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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
3
A controversial board advertisement orders removal of a famous building to a site in Harrisud. No bids will be accepted above 3500. Bids open December 41. Health cleansing products marketed with dubious health claims appear in the text.
Mrs F Rowling recalls stories from Gayatse Uganda where patients eagerly seek Western drugs. They trust the white medicine woman and try to take pills in odd ways, with some swallowing pills or inserting them into ears and nostrils.
The Indianapolis Star reports the controller plans tighter accountability for bank directors. Banks must show monthly board meetings, establish examining and discount committees, and record loan approvals. Present practice varies with many banks holding daily to monthly sessions.
A holiday of obligation for Catholics marked by services in multiple churches. The Immaculate Conception feast was observed with three Tuasses celebrated at each church. The ad copy promotes Arnica Salve for pimples and skin care and mentions Rack-W at the clothing store for men and boys.
The opera house hosts four touring musicals and a circus show next week. The Girl From the U S A opens Wednesday, followed by The Toymaker's Dream, The Circus Girl, and The White Hat. Indoor Circus Tough features high-wire acts and clowns tonight.
Seymour Indiana December 8 The Gallowmere Ice Cream Company of Lewersburg has closed a deal with the Ebner Ice and Cold Storage Company to build an ice cream factory at Seymour, expected to begin operation around March 1.
An advertisement touts Rexall Mucu-Tone as a cure for systemic catarrh claiming it purifies the blood and restores vitality. It endorses Mme Swift of New York and Rexall stores, notes price, mail orders, and a money back guarantee.
Clem overruled the jury on trial and sentenced Henry E Agar to from two to fourteen years in the state penitentiary. He was fined 107 dollars and distrained two years. The embezzlement charge involved 516 dollars of the funds of Central Trust and Savings Company of Evanston, where he acted as agent. The case follows a long saga of disappearance, presumed death, and later arrest in Texas as Agar faced embezzlement forgery and conspiracy charges.
A French aviator Antonio Fernandez, a popular figure, was killed when his aeroplane exploded mid flight at about 1850 feet. The craft plummeted to earth, tearing apart on impact and scattering debris. The incident occurred during a routine maneuver and left spectators in shock.
The article notes early experiments by two aviators tracing models modeled after the Wright brothers. Fernandes showed progress in Europe last summer but failed to gain major recognition. Lefebvre, a French aviator, died September 7 when his Wright powered aircraft turned over shortly after takeoff at Fort Myer.
Raglesville area news notes include illnesses in Hopkins and Seneff and Evans families, residents visiting Chicago for the stock show, grand jury subpoenas in Washington, and travels of Keck Casey Clark Wadsworth families plus relocation plans to Arkansas. Read as a compact snapshot of community life.
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