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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
6
Mrs Amanda Flint of New Philadelphia Ohio writes that Foley's Honey and Tar cured her little girl after other remedies failed. The remedy gives immediate relief from distressing coughing and is good for colds croup and whooping cough. Smith and Winton market the product.
Sullivan Ind June 19 The third annual distribution of pure bred pigs will be made soon to thirty six of the 125 members for the Sullivan County Pure Bred Pig Club. The program is fostered by the People's State Bank of Sullivan. Eighteen pigs were given away in 1917 and eighteen in 1918. Pigs were given to boys between the ages.
The article describes a 1917 club venture where gifts and a casino of Utter gifts back to the bank create an escalating cycle. Seventy two gifts are planned for next year if applied for. Several members estimate net profits between 700 and 1000 dollars as the first litter underpins a purebred pig herd, aiming to boost livestock raising among young farmers.
A community event titled Eastside Park Celebration is planned to draw a large crowd, with organizers announcing activities and safety measures for a well attended gathering at the park. Residents are urged to join the weekend festivities and enjoy the park’s offerings.
A planned celebration at Eastside Park for Independence Day will feature hand concerts addresses water races and other entertainments. A. J. Morton park superintendent leads the event and a grand fireworks display at night is planned. Jane H. Spencer former local attorney now in Terre Haute is invited to speak.
Washington June 19 The congestion in Washington from war workers influx has eased per the United States Civil Service Commission The Homes Registration Service in Washington reports it can provide rooming and boarding for all applicants Private houses list available rooms and two share rooms with board run 40 to 42 dollars monthly Government residence halls house about 2000 women with room and board set at 45 dollars monthly The city still has many vacancies in permanent positions especially for stenographers typists and bookkeepers Full info and blanks available from the local civil service examiner at the post office or customs house in any city Also note political commentary by G O P national chairman Wil l Hays on convict labor mines Indiana tax measures and related issues.
Fragmentary ad-like text claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local experiments and promotes a constitutional remedy. It references a “One Shake” remedy and suggests a specific cure allegedly revealed by a healer.
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