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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1906
Page
3
The 11 week hair fair drew girls to a Paris market where dealers from Paris Berlin London Moscow and other cities examined their hair. Prices ranged from 43 to 53 francs per two pounds as 88 pounds of hair were sold bringing about 4 600 francs 900 dollars in proceeds.
Mrs Cairo ine Miler aged eighty seven of Logan township died minutes after falling in the yard on July 30. She leaves a ninety two year old husband. Washington ministers extend sympathy to the bereaved husband son and church and pray for strength guidance in this hour of trial. President Aden Hicks and Secretary J S Douglas sign the ministerial association notice.
Mrs Millis Huftaiser of Columbia Town writes she suffered years with dyspepsia and was bedbound before taking Peruna. After trying many doctors and failing to improve, her husband bought a bottle and she recovered, now endorsing the remedy.
Miss B. Morgan of Harrodsburg, a well known young woman, was arrested in Indianapolis by Post Office Inspector Fletcher on obscene and libelous mail offenses. She appeared before U S Commissioner Nephleeters in Bloomington and was bound over for the September term of the federal court in a $2,000 bond. The case stems from a months long inquiry by a secret service agent after vile letters were sent to residents of Harrodsburg and Bloomington about a married couple. The report notes Hoosier admirers pledge allegiance to “Charlie” Fairbanks amid rumors of frigid conduct. A Presbyterian Men’s League picnic is announced at West End Park on July 4.
A commentator notes that faultfinding reporters may quit, yet kindness harms few. He argues most people are good, rivals vary value in trade, and misjudgments arise from envy. The piece reflects on how farmers contend with thievery and protect workers during hard seasons.
Washington report states the president signed the railroad rate bill at 11 15 p m last night. He also signed the immigration bill and the Hill for constructing a lock canal across the Isthmus of Panama.
A circuit court issued a temporary restraining order against Frank Buckingham the city controller barring him from exercising control of city operations amid impeachment proceedings. The order delays July mediation tied to city government keeping salaries unpaid this month and blocks announcements of officials by Buckingham until resolved.
A fragment from a newspaper column mentions Charlie Schwab and a quasi residence related to citizenship, alongside an advertisement for Electric Bitters praised as a remedy for dyspepsia liver issues and other ailments. It references J N Jones as a local druggist and notes a price around tents.
Henry Backes of the Democrat notes a newly described four room cottage for rent with concrete walks and a high, nice lot on McCormack Avenue. The dwelling will be vacated around July.
An OCR fragment promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy. It claims health benefits, urges readers to obtain the product in various sizes, promises refunds if no benefit, and offers a booklet and samples via postal request.
Unknown friends praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel trouble cures and recommend its use. Lindeman's Pharmacy notes date and a Citizens Band concert at Park on July 4. An unrelated line extols a woman's appearance and mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea or Tablets at a local pharmacy.
A chaotic listing describes multiple properties for sale and rent, including a 3 room house with outbuildings near Ogden Street, a 4 room dwelling with water and outbuildings, and several farm homes 30 to 46 miles out. Prices range from 360 to 1250 dollars with rents from 8 to 9 dollars monthly, plus notes on fruit trees, fences, and nearby facilities.
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