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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

3

Power engineer as poet of progress in Technical World

A lengthy discussion extols the power engineer as a prophetic figure driving democracy and industry. It links steam and mechanical power to independence, global reach, and universal education, imagining engineers pushing humanity to harness celestial systems and feed mankind through the sweat of the planets.

King’s Palace Columbus Etaye Ul Howes Universal Correspondence School Pacific Coast Mount Ranier Seapole Tacoma Middle West Mick Bernard Shaw Solar System

Extravagant federal outlays prompt deficit warnings

Henry Litchfield West urges readers in the July Forum to note the massive total appropriations for the year, surpassing last year’s budget and climbing toward a looming deficit. He contrasts Roosevelt era spending with Civil War totals, warning of tax increases and new revenue needs to finance a peacetime government. The piece cautions against fiscal excess and muses on inheritance and income taxes as possible remedies.

Henry Litchfield West Congress Army Howse My. Fitzgerald Nejror Great Britain United Stated Suth Ag Fiens Europe Irgaaury United Pats

Bonham Man Visits Home and Attends Bonham Funeral

Clifford of Bonham, now in Bicknell, is visiting a few days. He conducted the funeral service for Mrs. John Haag held in the new Catholic church at Bicknell. The German Catholic priest from Vincennes preached. Mrs Haag’s body was moved to Montgomery and buried in St Peter's cemetery.

Clifford OF Bonham Bicknell Mr. Bonham John Haag Vincennes

Reform debate and a theft at Paliser's Airdome

At a state meeting the Indiani Bir Association chief speaker advocates appointing county offices to fill posts. The discussion notes that Indianapolis would hire patriots if offices were appointed, while a columnist mocks the idea. Separately, Paliser's Airdome reports $300 in moving picture shields stolen, a young local suspect noted after the theft, with the incident kept quiet initially.

Bedford Democrat Paliser Airdome Palmer Linton

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Stuckey at Lodge

Mrs L H Stuckey, a prominent lodge woman from South Merida Street, turned forty one yesterday and was surprised at home after a lodge gathering. About sixty friends and neighbors attended, presenting her with valuable gifts and sharing a pleasant social time. A brief ad mentions Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electro Bitters with testimonials, sold at I N Jones and Jones's drug store.

L. H. Stuckey South Merida Street Enta Lodge Bucklen J. W. Jenkin Chapel Sam I. N. Jones’ Drug Store

Indiana for Demography Wingate Lists Republican Troubles

Shelbyville Daily News editor John J. Wingate argues Republican prospects in Indiana look gloomy. He cites Chicago’s steamroller, a weak state ticket, and opposition from labor and temperance groups. Wingate favors Democrats Bryan and Kern and predicts Roosevelt will win Indiana. A promotion for Dr King’s New Discovery ends with a local drugstore note.

John J. Wingate Shelbyville Daily News Pewnpaper Taft Harmony Bryan Kern Indiana Chicago Sarkcalth Mr. Roosevelt Old Soldiera Temperance People

The Florida Times-Union on Taft in a desperate position

The Florida Times Union argues Taft faces an impossible clash between Wall Street and public opinion. It says he must fool both sides or risk crushing defeat, noting his resourcefulness yet stating he cannot please both factions. The piece ends with a quip about mis-spelled names in police court dockets.

Florida Times-Union Taft Wall Street Wall The Times- Union Wallstreet

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