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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
The Butterick Pattern marks its fiftieth year, tracing roots from Sterling Massachusetts to New York and European capitals, now spread worldwide as the leading fashion pattern. We are agents and invite customers to view the latest styles.
A fragmentary report notes Milton and Colbert leading delegates at a Vincennes gathering. Mrs Allan Hotaker and Mrs Folia are mentioned among attendees. The text references the Problan Sisters and a ceremony closing with a barge visit, while Milton is named as originator of a fund or act.
In Indiana near Jasonville a Northwest Coal yard barn burned last night. Fifteen mules valued at 189 dollars each were killed. Foreman Leach suspects arson, noting fire started after half an hour. Jasonville fire department fought flames but saved no mules. Company plans to discharge about 150 workers until replacements are found.
Bedford, Indiana reports a man named Harvey Hopkidg from Vineceen was struck and killed near a quarry at Quittie when a switch engine on a trestle brushed him off the end. The engine slowed but pushed him over, throwing him about twenty feet to the ground, breaking his hip and causing fatal internal injuries.
An agricultural expert will be appointed to the county this year, following a public appeal. Officials cited the need for rational education and stronger rural programs, with funding raised through community subscriptions to support the hire.
The excerpt presents a garbled 19th or early 20th century monologue critiquing education reform, political blame, and societal vice. It mocks reformers, social habits, and economic pressures, mentioning education, corruption, and rising costs in a rambling, fragmentary fashion.
A seventy year old retiree from Bowersville Georgia credits Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root with ending years of severe kidney pain and sleepless nights. He reports relief after a fifty cent bottle and continued improvement with a one dollar bottle, urging others to try the remedy and requesting further information and samples.
J Warren Smith offers general repair work including furnace and plumbing services. Located just north of the Chinese laundry on East Third Street. phone number 788Y.
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