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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1915
Page
5
A long muddled excerpt traces a myths and facts about a famous shoestring knot patent tale. It recounts a supposed inventor, a western sales plot, royalties and profits, and the public interest in a time saving device. The narrative weighs consumer benefit against manufacturing costs and patent expiration.
Bloomingtion and several southern Indiana Indian Guard units lose federal status as eight of thirty five are deemed fit for federal service and alignment with War Department funding ends. Soldiers in Bloomington Terre Haute New Albany Washington Madison and Martinsville are affected. Officers miss Fort Benjamin Harrison school as revised orders require storing U S government equipment. Local commander Col T J Louden notes overall commendation for efficiency despite setbacks.
Ralph De Palma won the feature with a near ninety mph average in the long race aboard a Mercedes. The event set speedway records and drew praise as De Palma, in a foreign car, outpaced rival Stutz and Delages, while DePalma’s Mercedes exceeded rival times despite pit stops.
A Washington reader, Mrs. Phoebe Simpson of 515 Font St, reports years of kidney trouble with backache dizziness and fatigue. After using Dean's Kidney Pills she notes relief and improved energy, stating four boxes ended the pain and improved her overall health. Pro 50c at dealers from Hester-Ailburn Co. Props. Buffalo NY
Massachusetts students engage in trials of aerial communication using ground equipment and paying for demonstrations. The fragment indicates positive progress in exer ents related to sending and receiving signals, highlighting early experimentation with new methods.
The Nebraskan reports on Germany’s note to the United States over the Lusitania sinking. It notes American disappointment at Germany’s failure to discuss reparations and highlights points about the ship being unarmed, carrying no concession suns, and the U S demand for guarantees against future attacks. It cites projected presidential response within 24 to 48 hours and mentions Nebraska’s torpedoed ship incident as supporting evidence.
Washington May 31 The United States Public Health Service issued a strong public warning noting the death rate after age 40 is rising despite healthier living. It links degeneration to sedentary habits and urges daily outdoor exercise and active leisure such as walking, gardening, golf, or other games to improve longevity.
Gen Victor Huerta denounces US interference in Mexico and asserts Mexicans will settle their question without intervention. He signed the interview after reading it, insisting that any intervention, no matter how friendly, is unacceptable to Mexico.
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