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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1908
Page
3
A historical advertorial touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe daily laxative. It claims mild action, no pain or gripe, and benefits for digestion and system toning. Endorsed by several unnamed readers and available at Lindemans Pharmacy.
A Chapel Hill man, J W Jenkins, praises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best in the world. He reports healing a felon on his thumb and claims it cures every sore burn or wound. Product priced at 25 cents at Willam C Betts' drug store.
Ether inhalation, once popular with certain Parisians, is being tried by some Americans in Paris. A New York socialite guest at a dinner near the Arc de Triomphe became intoxicated after inhaling ether offered by French noblemen. He staggered away and will explain later. Recovery has been slow. the habit is hard to break and reportedly harsher than cocaine.
Bloomington Indiana July 28 due to Prosecutor Louden absence papers not prepared for new charges filed by Real Estate and Building Association against ex Secretary Harry Axtell four affidavits will allege forgery perjury embezzlement and defacing records Axtell to provide bonds or bail bonds arrangements made for mother and brother to furnish bonds additional counsel sought to aid prosecution East Henley and Robert G Dilller named over 600 persons affected directly by the wrecking of the building association
Greene county and Walsh attorneys report continued hearings before Judge Henderson to late July with prospects of no receiver appointment. The county plans to ask deputy treasurer Ost ar W. Shyrer to be appointed as receiver, amid broad sympathy for Mr Walsh. In Princeton, George Shouse, a lineman, fell after pouring gasoline into a cold water joint causing his clothes to ignite. he survived the 30 foot fall but is in serious condition.
A jumble of telegrams reports local Texas voter action on prohibition and Democratic primaries, Wisconsin party rifts, and looming Republican strength. Additional items cover Coruna’s search for a Spanish steamer and rescue amid white slave trade concerns, a New York threat case, a Kankakee mental institute development, Indiana near beer controversy, and a Galveston banking shock.
The Indianapolis News reports a candid admission from Wall Street aligned interests that prosperity may be manufactured to influence Taft’s campaign. It quotes a stance that despite hard times, business will push for employment and special contracts to sustain production, implying profitless activity to boost votes. This reflection questions whether the revival is real prosperity or a political fabrication.
Indianapolis correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer, a staunch Republican and booster, with the Indianapolis Star, portrays a Democratic contest for the senate seat now held by James A. Hemenway. In fact, no immediate contest exists as Democrats plan to wait for the legislature to decide after the election.
A 19th century note describes how a mare’s powerful sense of smell governs a horse’s behavior. A calm, intelligent nostril seeks dainty offerings while resisting objectionable water. A blind horse warns strangers with anger, and horses in a pasture flee fences, guided by scent from afar.
A fragmented ad-like passage argues money cannot purchase essential qualities like breeding, appetite, or the knack for fashion. It cites Diogenes and Aristippus to stress limits of wealth, touting a medicine as best remedy for weakness and malaria, sold with guaranty at a local drugstore.
Grey and Peters headline Unusually Good at the Airdome last night, two top roller riders displaying superb control and artistry. Scott and Wallace earn applause for clever nets, catchy songs, and strong comedy. The program closes with a Pathe short and promises to avoid rainy streaks with new, better films from the Association. Dr sings a New Discovery is praised for curing long standing threats, with a testimonial from E. R. Pierson of Auburn Center. The remedy is available at William Batts' store. Continuous show tonight, with changes tomorrow.
A fragment from the New York World and local wit references parody campaign chatter and ads. Abe Martin Norse humor notes education value while Nile Haines sells education as in Chicago. Mentions a gardener’s lawn mower claim and a Nogee ad.
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