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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
Four good big Jacks listed including two ton Percheron mares, one trotting Dred by Arthur Park, one imported French coach horse, and one Morgan stallion. Prices reasonable. Phone number 23 provided for inquiries.
A theft occurred at Vincennes Union Station when a mail wagon was robbed of a parcels post pouch containing mail from Chicago. The incident happened around 6 am Tuesday. no robber clue yet. Authorities notified and secret service involvement likely. a prior similar theft was reported at Seymour.
A group of underage junior scouts hiked out at dawn with dens Mast and enjoyed a weenie roast. Mr. Ben Smith is praised for his four years of recreation work with the boys. The scout movement is regarded as a top program in the country, though some confusion over its purpose is noted.
John Brantlinger, charged with larceny, leaped from the third floor prosecutor's office of Vigo County Courthouse after noon, killed himself as officials approached. He had hidden in a saloon Monday night, robbed it after closing, and was arrested in a struggle with police. He died at the scene.
Car loads of old potatoes lie rotting on Kanspe city tracks due to lack of buyers and high freight, illustrating waste and inefficiency in shipping centers. The piece notes scarcity of enterprise among shippers and railroads and hints at broader economic mismanagement in markets and household purchasing.
The schedule lists Wednesday evening events by The Mozart Concert Company and Lau Fata, with 35 cent admission. Thursday morning features Boy Scouts, a lecture on battleships for 25 cents, and an afternoon Barnard Orchestra concert with a lecture on the Divine Rights of the Child by Mrs Leonora M. Lake, followed by an evening Joy Night a novel program by Ralph Bingham with the Barnard Orchestra, admission 25 cents.
A retired mechanical engineering professor tells senior classes that true invention begins by analyzing fundamental operations and discarding existing methods. He cites a scythe user attempting to invent a mowing machine and warns that simply replacing a person with a mechanism fails without an open mind.
A compilation from Evansville shows Joe Johnson, 13, among major league batters with a .407 average, leading Cravath, Titus, and Wagner. Also noted are base-running leaders Mulan and Moeller, and runners Lobert and Myers. Separate items discuss city planning for Ottawa and a remark on Henry Cabot Lodge.
Mrs Phoebe Simpson of 516 Front Street Washington Indiana testifies Dean's Kidney Pills eased her years of kidney pain dizziness and fatigue after four boxes. Pills sold everywhere 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents for universal shingles nails. Remember Dean's for daily relief.
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Insurance agent promotes fire coverage and hundreds of farm and city properties. Highlights a 317 acre river bottom farm with improvements at 70 dollars per acre, versus nearby land at 100 dollars per acre. Also advertises mules and horses for sale.
Property listing notes a well located site on DeWey Avenue featuring a barn shade and a pretty lawn. Price is reasonable as the owner is leaving the city. Contact THUARD Sulte 5 K of ¢ Building via phones 272 and 683 for details.
John Milter of Evansville received painful but not serious injuries when his motorcycle crashed through barbed wire fencing and hit a tree during the ten mile open race at the fairgrounds track in Petersburg Sunday. The accident marred the event though rain had left the track poor and the races went on in decent form as a fair crowds watched.
J J Coughlin offers exclusive wall paper and paints with forty years in trade. Located northeast at former Fourth and Van Trees streets opposite City Also contracting house painting and grain ing. See before buying. watch repair guidance.
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