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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1908
Page
3
Reads like a garbled historical page listing astronomical events with sunrise and moonset times, weather notes and scattered names. It mentions tides, showers, a June date, and references to persons such as President Grant in a truncated reminiscence. The fragmentary text mixes event data with varied names and place hints, reflecting a miscellany rather than a cohesive report.
Matthew Smith of Harrison tows ship to the city today. Many visitors, travels, and departures are listed, with residents and guests from Chicago, Vincennes, Chicago, St. Louis, Denver, Indianapolis, Plainville, Bloomington, and other towns, including Dr. A. B. Knapff and son Howard, Miss Lula Smith, Mrs. James E. Massey, and Captain Boutersé among others.
Local classifieds list furnished rooms and houses for rent including No 206 Flora Street and a six room house near Walnut and Feathers. Ads mention brick streets, gas, cistern, city water, and elevated lots with details on locations and contact references.
An assortment of local items reports vaudeville at the Grand and Theatorium with the Airdome drawing crowds and plans for Niagara contest. It notes a police dress suggestion, a tax levy decision, and community events including the First M4H church meeting, Dramatic club rehearsals, and a state Sunday school convention.
A schedule lists B&O S war Des Moinesia conference for German Baptists June 1 2 with round trip $17 63. Peoria Illinois National Convention June 11 12 14 16 17 with round trip $10 15. Indianapolis June 15 16 17 with round trip $4 25. Chicago National Republican Convention June 3 to 16 with round trip $7 35.
An old promotional notice touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a safe laxative for infants and children. It claims the remedy aids digestion, promotes natural bowel movements, and suits delicate patients. Endorsers include mothers from various towns and pharmacies offer samples and sales at $1.00 per bottle.
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