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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1907
Page
2
City council considers three paths for the electric light plant direct ownership receiver or sale with direct control favored as cheapest and most manageable. A Chicago newspaper battle over Sunday issue pricing emerges with boycotts and lawsuits tied to a proposed price rise from five to seven cents per copy.
The article reports higher meat costs and reduced wholesaler shipments. Retailers struggle with scarce offerings and rising costs as beef, lamb, and pork prices climb. Consumers face limited options and fear further increases as market conditions tighten.
An old promotional notice extols Swamp Root as a great kidney liver and bladder remedy. It claims dramatic relief for urinary and digestive issues and offers free samples and a sales address in Binghamton New York.
The judge directs jurors to investigate bribery claims and offers to bribe Martin public officials recently disclosed. The court notes burglars have been unusually active in Shoais and urges the grand jury to examine the matter promptly.
Fragmented local fragment hints at a bitter superintendent contest as Democrats split over Corn and Risley. The note mentions a booster for Geo H Parris and a testimonial about a medicine, with references to Cedar Grove and liver and kidney troubles.
The Princeton Clarion reports army worms causing heavy crop damage especially in low bottom land west of Princeton. Farmers fight the infestation with trenches to trap worms, dragging a log to destroy them, or burning straw in trenches. A new method uses a ditch filled with worms and crude oil poured in then set afire, praised for low cost and effectiveness.
Frank Stagee, charged with killing Dell Ross in Bedford, was given a preliminary hearing and released as self defense was cited. The Stagee brothers, traveling from Bonnigile Kentucky, faced capture trouble but no proven wrongdoing. At the time they worked at the adjacent dairy where one brother died and another lost limbs, with Frank forced to defend his life.
County commissioners visited the poor farm today accompanied by the superintendent Charles Osman and others. The report promotes a debate on deafness caused by ear tube inflammation and cataracts, endorsing constant rein for chronic deafness and noting a pricey unproven cure from Henney & Co Toledo with Hall's Family Pills.
Washington analysis claims the United States bears the bulk of risk under the new reciprocity pact with Germany. Critics press for congressional action as experts and officials debate who fixes export prices and the treaty’s real impact on tariffs and trade.
A jumble of political snippets mocks Panama concerns, tariff revision dreams, and public figures. The Topeka Journal notes resignations delayed by mosquito fights while columns reference Root Yale remarks, Allison on tariffs, and tongue in cheek humor about airships, mustaches, and politics.
A blotchy advertisement lists 165 acres at 50 per acre plus 130 and 20 acre parcels with prices from 360 and 60 per acre. It mentions a four room house on a 1% acre lot, vacant main street lot, two story residence, and several bargains in South Washington with notes on financing and insurance.
A garbled list shows travel round trip rates and limits for several cities including Mexico City Cincinnati Indianapolis Los Angeles and Bodkane with June dates and September deadlines. Several figures appear corrupted but indicate varying prices and cutoffs for rail or bus services.
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