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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
3
A fragmented notice describes a local initiation event by Vincennes Knights of Chiui set for February 9 in the city. It notes about two hundred attendees from nearby areas, and plans to organize a coming si nizatton with teams from Vincennes Washington and surrounding towns.
A muddled OCR fragment references Joan Mitchel and a delegate contact. It mentions government, offers, and bibles presented in letters, with trembling reactions. The text is garbled and unreadable in places, but implies a political or religious item tied to Bluth Avenue in New York.
Dr J W Wiley head of the Bureau of Chemistry testified before a committee on enslore the results of experiments and drug effects. He warned that preservatives and drugs like borax benzolic acid and salicylic acid in foods were harmful. He proposed denatured alcohol production from damaged fruits and advocated farmer education and state university support to distill alcohol.
John Terry a young Greek American boxer from this city gains attention with exhibitions using padded gloves and sharp demonstrations. A hand picture of Terry from the waist up appeared in last week’s Gazette, with an exhibition noted at Hoargholtzar’s venue. Jesse Jajen and others prepare for tonight’s event. no special trains announced.
Fragmented OCR text provides partial details for a local public sale. Readable fragments mention an action possibly tied to a sale and local officials, but crucial specifics such as date, place, and terms are missing.
An unclear report describes a threat received by Sam Milingenn followed by a blaze that destroyed Milingenn. The text notes the absence of fire protection in a hamlet, stating the town was effectively burned. No verifiable dates or organized details are present.
A massive fire swept through a small Indiana community near Here, gutting a Beaverview mill and several residences. Damaged structures included a paint shop and a large frame mill estimated at 574,900, with insurance plans covering part of the loss. Firefighters fought flames overnight as townsfolk faced water shortages and widespread destruction. Authorities question the origin while insurers assess liability and coverage.
The week saw a major blaze in Briar city causing $1,000,000 in property destruction, while a new French recity arrangement was announced to take effect in February. Port of Paix tensions and a Portuguese order maintenance note appear amid broader global concerns including a U S bank arrest and British ambassador talks with Ottawa on Franco American settlement.
Amid heavy gales and cold waves the public seeks relief with patent medicines. Advertisements boast Bucklen's remedy and Hollister’s pills as cures for ailments from rheum to neuralgia, claiming fast healing without pay, offered by local druggists and pharmacies in Texas.
Fragmentary text notes a toastmaster matter involving Indiana politics and a committee, mentioning John Hollett and a president role. The readable bits suggest a dispute or selection process within a political or organizational setting, but details are unclear and specifics incomplete.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a realty event on a Friday near Fort and a one mile west location. Details are unclear but indicate a real estate listing or sale context with named places.
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