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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
6
Buy steels in one year promising a lifetime of durability and versatility. Indestructible, fire proof, weather resistant portable tents suitable for building, railways, voting stations, workshops, and contractor facilities. Available in all sizes with shipments designed to save time and money.
A fragment notes advice to women on remedies for gynecological ills and general symptoms. It promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as safe and alcohol free, claiming it aids irregularities, backache, headaches, and nervousness. It urges readers to consult Dr Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel for free medical advice.
An advertisement offers a cloth bound copy of the book Common Sense Medical Adviser detailing life physiology anatomy hygiene and cures. It directs readers to send 3 dimes or 380 cents in stamps to Dr L Vierce, Buffalo for wrapping mailing cost and the book.
United Press reports at the National Lumber Manufacturers' convention in Chicago the call to amend the Sherman Act to allow cooperative contracts among businesses under federal regulation. President Charles R. Van Hise of Wisconsin urged clear lines between beneficial cooperation and restraint, advocating a co operative framework to aid industry without wasteful competition.
United Press reports at the national lumber convention speakers urged broader advertising of timber products. James Kelley of the Chicago Herald and a panel of experts from forestry, commerce, and fire protection discussed publicity, merchandising, and product promotion for sawmills.
A Washington reader, George Brown, endorses Doan's Kidney Pills, citing relief from kidney discomfort and back stiffness. The ad urges buyers to seek the same remedy with Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo. Geologists estimate ocean ages by comparing sodium input from continental washings.
A long list of local residents and families are noted for weekend trips and visits. Mr and Mrs Messick and child spent the weekend in Oden. Several names report travel to Washington for various days.
A cluttered local column lists numerous names and families visiting relatives and attending events from Sunday to Tuesday. Remarks reference Dr Myers, Mrs McCall, Mr and Mrs Austin Mall, Mrs Farah Metheny, Mr and Mrs George Scott, and others visiting Liberty Washington Elnora Raton and cemeteries as many residents paid respects at graveyards.
In Glendale and Harrison township reports drought risk for corn planting and a poor Wheat crop outlook. Whooping cough appears in the vicinity. C D Russell, building gravel roads near Newberry, visited his son Alva. Preachers Hoske en Dawson White spoke at East Union. Bridge work at Straight Line ferry to start in June. Ernest Lett recovering after being kicked by a horse. Nelson White from Covington visiting relatives.
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