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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1909

Page

2

Tax debate echoes in Senate over corporate earnings levy

Democratic lawmakers in Washington argued on Thursday afternoon about a proposed 2 percent tax on net corporate earnings. Senator Shively warned the plan would burden smaller firms, while larger corporations would bear the tax. The discussion touched on public service corporations and how the measure would affect savings for ordinary people.

Paunrey Washington Halley Shively Shivély Ata Iiferlita Praper- Hlongle Thin Corporation

New Trend in Education Across the Nation

An article notes debates over algebra and Latin in lower grades and promotes vocational and domestic science training for girls. It argues for practical education to fit modern needs, with emphasis on reading writing and spelling while suggesting limited mathematics for all pupils. It critiques a shift toward trade basics for boys and domestic skills for girls as guiding citizens for the future.

Ttatahod al Vassar Harvard Indiana Chicago Abe State Cap Cithena Ite Giris

County board and council clash over Hitchrack and offices

The board and farmers with local businessmen restored the Hitchrack near the courthouse while the city council refused to pave the square or retain the city offices there. They are urged to reconcile and avoid petty infighting. Deputy Warden Pratur reportedly vowed to arrest Sunday fishermen, citing blue laws that prohibit Sunday fishing.

Becaus Board of County Commissioners Court House Thes Council Bloomington Pice Jack Pratur Stindby

Girls Best Friend to Her Mother

An editorial piece urges that a teenage girl be guided by her mother to navigate adolescence safely. It emphasizes the mother’s control to curb risky company, teach self-care, and prevent wandering into danger as the girl grows toward adulthood.

ACK OF ALL TRADES SMART KENTUCKIAN

Trade card listing diverse goods and services for sale by Shadrack Hy Armd strong in Owengbory, including coal, horseshoeing, watch repair, umbrella repairs, and various household items. Mentions cash-first terms and an attorney Rufg Langston, with tactile product claims and a humorous tone.

Pisto Yang Walt Wildpark Southern Harmony Jones Tom McHirath Foot's Medical Advertiser Langston Owengbory

Mail Order House Advertising Undesirable

The Brownstown Banner notes that mail order house advertising is undesirable to most newspapers. It argues it draws visitors away and harms local merchants. The piece describes editors fighting against mail order houses in the state and cites a home merchant perspective.

Guirness Howe Brownstown Cie The Land

Fragmented Notice Translates to Department Advertising Sale

The readable fragments indicate a department advertising notice about a sale or auction action. Key terms suggest a public sale involving property or assets, with references to a department and advertising. The legible pieces hint at dates, prices, and responsible officials in a local notice.

The Blue Blood of His Ancestors

A fragmentary 19th century prose excerpt discusses ancestral nobility, noble lineage, and faded grandeur. It references ships, battles, and moral judgments of lineages titled Barony, with remarks on royal blood and the perception of aristocracy. The text cites Walt Marrison in HL. Lonlés as a source or quotation anchor.

Chile Rhine Beau Walt Marrison

Fragmented OCR story on 19th century election results and weather

An unclear narrative describes a local election with a close margin and references to a drought era. It mentions Barta and Boo as rivals, a morning vote, and a torah vote at one o clock. The passage mentions glvoes and drys with scattered details.

Barta Eye Gees

Damaged Notice Recites Personal Injury and Medical Claims

Fragmented text shows a personal injury tale with mentions of a plan to seek medical remedies, a plant disease, and references to Moss and Indianapolis. Vague quotes describe wounds, notary style notes, and potential cures. The readable portions imply a medical or legal notice about injuries and possible treatments.

Reward Offered in Kansas City for Girl's Assault Suspect

Police and city officials publish a large reward for the capture of Miss Anite Owen who was assaulted and hospitalized after a concussion and partial neuronecrosis. The attack on a Miss Gowene left authorities seeking a suspect, with rewards totaling 5300 offered for the apprehension in Kansas City.

Kansas City Junge Owen Prines Owen Wan

British steamer attacked near Viborg by Russian mine fire

June reports say a British steamer Woodburn was fired on by Russian torpedo boats near Viborg Finland while approaching the bay. Emperor Nicholas and Emperor William aboard allied ships examined the scene as the German yacht Hohenzollern joined the convoy. No official statements yet from British or Russian offices. Captain Robertson confirms the attack in a telegram from Frederikshaen.

Viborg Finland Emperor Ncholas Pinkpas Bay Fred Hohenzollern Emperor William Emperor Nicholas London Forsjon Office Woodburn Ruasier Saratilp Veggel, Whitfield & Company New Castle Robertson Prederikshaen

Opposed to Woman Suffrage Says Cardinal Hibbons

The text reports Cardinal James Gibbons declaring opposition to woman suffrage, arguing women belong in religious and domestic roles. It references St Josephs College, Gardinal Hibbons, and remarks about chivalry and political life, with scattered notes about Colombia and a maritime incident near Santa Marta.

Enomettattorg Gtr St. Josephs College and Academy Gardinal Hibbons Eva United States

RACES FOR THE PENNANTS MIDWEST SCORE NOTES

Racing pennant races listed with teams and locations including Topeka Wichita Pueblo Denver and Des Moines with various scores and standings. The report highlights matchups across multiple cities such as Lincoln Omaha Des Moines Cedar Rapids Davenport Peoria Bloomington and Decatur with a mix of win loss tallies and league references.

Lesgoa Sabres Topeka Topeke Slabt Wichita Pueblo Denver Lincoln Lincaly Bee Dubadge Peoria Galla Bloomigtons St Hioomsington Decatur

Daily Market Quotations Feros and Kansas City Listings

Readable market items show cattle cows hogs lambs and calves with varied prices across ranges and classifications. Prices appear for feeders and rough stock, plus grain and lumber items listed with multiple district references and grade numbers.

FEROS Moore and Bucks Kansas Cary

Saviea Women and Electric Bitters Promised Health

Women described as lovely in face and temper are warned of kidney poison causing pimples and a wretched complexion. Electric Bitters are claimed to regulate stomach, liver, and kidneys, purify the blood, strengthen nerves, and improve breath and skin, with many starting treatment at W. C. Betts. The British agricultural colleges.

W. C. Betts

Will quiz sugar trust in new federal inquiry

New York dispatch says a federal grand jury subpoenas issued for Receiver George H Barr his counsel and all witnesses in the recent Pennsylvania Sugar Refining versus American Sugar Refining suit for alleged Sherman Trust violations The order is expected to be considered by the grand jury on Monday Also reports a dust duel in Lakeland Florida where A J Jones and Clyde Carter fought over a bet Carter was killed and Jones wounded with uncertain recovery

New York Grand George H. Barr Pennsylvania Sugar Refining Company Ameri‘ean Sugar Refining Company Sherman and Trustaw Ode Lakeland Fla A. J. Jones Clyde Carter Carter Jones

Cabinet formed as Pecanha leads Brazil new government

Brief Telegraph Notes reports President Nilo Pecanha forming a new Brazilian cabinet. Also notes the Children's Home Society conference in Milwaukee, preparations for Mrs Tutt’s visit to Woodberry Point, and various 1907 era items.

Nilo Pecanha Brazil Children’s Home Society Milwauke Pearly McCellan New York William Randolph Hearts McClellan Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Stuart James B. Gentry Madge Yorke Venezuela High Federal Court Ha&É Castro Thelburgs Syndicate Hoke Smith Georgia Tasker H. Elias Philippines Army War College Washington Barracks W.W. Witherspoon Staf

A Thrilling Rescue Story From Washington to California

Bert R Lean of Cheney Washington recounts a desperate lung illness after a cold spurred dangerous trouble. He tried Spokane doctors and a California visit without relief until Dr Kings New Discovery cured him. He praises the medicine for lung trouble bronchitis coughs and colds and asthma. Trial bottle offered free and guaranteed by W C Betts.

Low Bert R.lean Cheny Wash Spokane California Dr. Kings W. C. Betts

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