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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1913
Page
5
A quirky exchange urges modern laundry methods with steamless, odor-free washing. Anty Drudge recommends Fels-Naptha soap to replace old wash boilers and harsh soaps, promising easier chores and cleaner clothes. The ad promotes Fels & Co. based in Philadelphia as the supplier.
A fragment explains how stamps can stick together when carried in a pocket due to body heat and thickness. It notes winter stamps sticking more and curiosities about why stamps come apart over time, mentioning experimentation with postage and the behavior of stamps in different conditions.
A testimonial describes recovery from tuberculosis after using Eckman’s medicine. The patient reports relief within three weeks, with sweating stopping, reduced fever, and restored appetite. The letter claims a ten year health improvement and endorses the product as nonpoisonous and effective for breathing and throat symptoms.
A Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company publication outlines that about 0 per cent of 1972 accidents on railroad property could have been prevented if workers exercised special caution. The report details exhaustive investigations of each accident, including as a case study a woman tripping on station steps, and emphasizes improving safety culture and employee cooperation to reduce recurrence of similar incidents.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an Italian female, Anita, with a voyage dated 1902 and a birth year 1548, indicating garbled transcription. No clear event, place, or organization is identifiable beyond the voyage reference and archaic dates.
The Secretary of State Hon William Jennings Bryan says the Chattanquas have established a great people's university and are among the strongest feeders for colleges. He adds that ten percent of Armour Institute students owe their presence to the Chautauqda influence.
Hon. Champ Clark statements defend chautauqua lecturers and the source of chautauqua money. He argues against editors who deride public figures who lecture for pay and praises the bipartisan group of educated speakers as a strong force shaping American political thought. He expresses deep interest and wishes them success.
John M. Twitty, cashier, and W. P. Walters, assistant, present a balance sheet for the State Bank of Washington in Indiana. Total resources list loans, discounts, furniture, and fixtures, with total liabilities at 248,446.47. Notary public Stephen F. Myers swore to the document on June 10, 1918. Commission expires June 22, 1913.
Statement of the Citizens Bank of Elnora Indiana cashier Harry Hitchcock and president Samuel Shufrebergarer lists assets including loans 80940.07 overdrafts 4.18 banking house 8000, furniture 1090, deposits 26441.21 cash on hand 5870.08 total resources 119539.39 liabilities show capital 10000 surplus 5000 reserves and profits unspecified. Sworn by cashier Harry Hitchcock before notary Beever on June 10 1913.
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