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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks announced at its national meeting in Dillon Texas that an official emblem has been adopted. The emblem features a dial showing eleven o clock with a white face and red numerals, surrounded by a blue circle bearing B P O E initials, an elk head and shield, and a red five point star atop.
In response to Washington inquiries about Indiana's opium law Health Secretary Hurty notes the law bans opium sales to licensed druggists with records and prescriptions. Physicians may prepare and dispense their own remedies shifting the trade from druggists to doctors. He sees no rise but no clear fall in opium use and credits the pure food and drug law with reducing proprietary medicines containing opium or hypnotics.
The Saratoga town board, considering a sewerage system and septic tanks, was advised by the state board of health to select men with experience in septic tank construction and to ensure prudent plans. Dr I N Harry, representing the board, urged hiring an engineer with relevant experience and cautioned against overreaching in the project.
Delegates welcomed at an AL OR event as Maurice Donnelly’s ban is removed after thirty years in the Indianapolis diocese. Bishop Chatard removes the ban and recognizes the Ancient Order of Hibernians as part of the church. Speaker credits President Cummings for the action.
Fragmented OCR notes report on a Hatfield Palmer Company auto ride to Indianapolis, a Chicago appeals ruling upholding a $23,240,000 fine, and various unrelated items including a Russian admiral mention and an Arnica Salve promotion.
Compiled listings show payments to numerous individuals and firms across departments including coroner inquests and insanity inquiries. Amounts range from small disbursements to several hundred dollars, with entries for supplies, advertising, utilities, and farm-related allowances reflecting county government expenditures.
Marion County laments paying more into the state school fund than it receives back and argues transfers from rural areas to city schools shift costs. Indianapolis and surrounding communities benefit from state support, while country pupils move in and pay fees that do not cover instruction, leaving cities to fund other areas’ students.
State auditor J C Hilheimer a baseball fan overheard Billweimer say he would “uck the umpire” after a game in Indianapolis. The umpire was on the same street car and warned of a possible big undertaking if he tried to Hick him. A confrontation was narrowly averted.
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina endorses Electric Bitters for stomach liver and kidney ailments and general weakness. He claims it is the best medicine for chills malaria and run down conditions. Sold at J N Jones drug store 60 cents with guarantee.
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