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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1907
Page
2
A fragmented snippet mentions crops, corn yield, and farm progress with notes on oats and other fields. It references Magic No 3 papers, rural improvements, and a testimonial about Electric Bitters curing stomach and kidney complaints, attributed to J. N. Spates druggist.
A fractured real estate notice describes several parcels near Mont gomery Indiana. Listings include a 58 acre farm at $50 per acre with fruit, a 420 acre tract near a village at $66 per acre, an 860 acre site with no buildings at $ per acre, a 7.1 acre home with fruit and a 144 acre plot suitable for living. Also offered are a 130 by 108 foot lot for a factory or lumber yard at $1250, a two story residence near shops and a railroad worker home, and various dwellings priced to attract buyers. Fire insurance ads appear within the same text.
An old health ad urges attention to kidney and bladder ailments in children and adults. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer & Co as a mild immediate remedy, offering a free pamphlet and claiming testimonials from sufferers cured.
GTY MARKETS lists prices: Wheat 6 cents per bushel. Flour 3.60 per hundred. Corn 50 cents per bushel. Corn meal 70 cents per bushel. Butter 15 to 20 cents per pound. Eggs 13 cents per dozen. Spring chickens 16 cents per pound. Chickens hens 1d per pound. Turkeys young 9 to 11 cents per pound. Geese ? per pound. Ducks 70 cents per pound. Bacon sides 10 cents per pound. Pork hams 1d cents per pound. Apples 6 cents per pound. Potatoes 170 cents per bushel.
Cincinnati Ohio reports latest market quotes for flour soybeans and grains with prices for wheat No 2 winter corn No 2 mixed and livestock including heavy steers sheep spring lambs and hogs. Prices range from 2.60 to 7.50 for hogs and 4.85 to 5.75 for heavy steers with lambs and sheep noting mixed commodities in bulk.
A Sunday gathering in Raglesville drew a large crowd for a U B Rally. The report lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and attending services, with mentions of illness, travel from nearby townships, and a large funeral service conducted by Rev. Father Stanton.
June 21 report states a bystander saw Mothoe's child injured when a squirrel fight caused the mother to stumble and fire a shot. The bullet entered the boy's head, reportedly killing him as shocked onlookers watched near the Bejiford area.
Adam Hildenbaugh near Alfordaville was thrown from a buggy after a runaway horse startled by a dog. He landed on hip, head, and shoulder but was only shaken and not seriously hurt. The horse and buggy sustained no damage. Dr. C L Rowland halted the animal after it ran about a mile.
Mr E W Goodloe of Dallas reports trying Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming effective relief from malaria and biliousness without grinding or griping. At J N toned drug store the product is priced at 25 cents.
Fragmentary ad style copy touts summer preparedness and a wide range of items. The text promises complete offerings and urges readers to visit the store to become steady customers, highlighting low prices on hot weather needs.
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