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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1917
Page
2
Barr township residents are advised that Daniel Carlin, Trustee, will be in Montgomery Tuesday and Saturday and in Can Nerburgy Wednesday forenoon each week, with other times at his residence. The notice directs parties with business to meet him at these locations and times.
In Terre Haute June 1 Edward Gardener killed himself in a saloon to avoid conscription. Peter Muttleson returns to St Louis after visiting here with friends and relatives.
Bernard Guilluly trustee announces that business with Harrison Township may be conducted at his Glen Dale office on the second Saturday of each month and at his residence at all other times.
Reeve Township residents are informed that D.8 Jackman will be at his office in Alfordsville each Saturday and at his residence one mile south of Alfords ville at other times. The notice designates his position as trustee and specifies locations and weekly timing for availability.
Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh in all stages by acting through the blood to the mucous surfaces. The ad promises $100 reward for proof of failure and asks readers to send testimonials. It states the product strengthens constitution and is sold by druggists nationwide.
The report shows US foreign trade for the twelve months ending April 1917 with exports surpassing six billion dollars, imports around two and a half billion, and gold movements including substantial imports in April and gold exports over several months. It notes record monthly import totals and rising excess of exports over imports for the period, with detailed year to year comparisons.
Period ending April 1917 records total 61 million dollars, up from 274 million in 19hd, reflecting a 22 million dollar rise.
Petersburg residents oppose 10 new E and J schedule changes blamed on FE and J troubles. Rail service to Indianapolis now costs more and fewer daily trips occur to view the soldiers’ monument and state house. Citizens, merchants, and miners sign a petition urging earlier morning departures once track repairs are completed.
London reports a proposed dog taxation with rising rates for additional canines and a steep levy on new owners. Tokyo notes Americans in Japan may enlist upon the US transport’s Nagasaki call, with veterans planning commissions. New York ships Princeton students sail from port.
American port volunteers under M. Shoemaker Jr of Baltimore organized a relief effort for British troops and European prison camps. The drive raised sixteen thousand dollars to fund the project.
Notice at council chamber on June 11 1847 for refreshment privilege at East Side Park for the 1917 season. Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Witness my hand and seal this day of June 1917. City Clerk Pred Fromme.
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