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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
3
Plainfield residents demand action as an inferior oil causes sticky streets and ruined rugs. Citizens recall a plan to test quality while merchants and households suffer. many remove carpets, stay indoors, and some townsfolk leave to visit relatives.
The New York Sun recalls Grover Cleveland and his readers with praise, noting past editorials and wartime-style ferocity in journalism. A separate item from Hopkinsville reports a baby pulled a two inch feather from a neck a feather likely lodged in the child’s throat, now removed.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim the United States has no ex president since Washington and reference December 1790 and March 2001. A testimonial from Mc Frank Conlan of New York praises Electric Bitters as a family medicine for dyspepsia and kidney issues, touting improved digestion and vitality. It mentions J N. Jones's store as a retailer.
Work on the Linton sanitary sewer ran at a record pace with crews laying 2100 feet of pipe in a single day and ditching 950 feet at eight feet depth. City officials report the entire system comprising thirteen and one half miles of pipe is more than half finished and expected to be ready for council action next Monday night.
An article analyzes tariff reform stances within the Republican Party. It critiques the platform as skewed toward protectionism, arguing for production cost equalization and fiscal boosts to manufacturers. It cites opposition from reformers and notes Roosevelt's influence and the Indianapolis News view.
Fragmentary text mentions angel food, oven or batter terms, and flour. No clear event, date, or proper names to identify a specific news item or outcome.
Report from a June meeting of Odd Polleyship officers in French Lick and West Baden. Delegates discussed support for J. B. Cuclidini of Indianapolis to become deputy grand sire at the September sovereign lodge in Denver and to send 25 in delegation for the election.
The Washington Light and Water Company directors announced a move to meter-based service with flat-rate options for certain users. The plan aims to cover expenses from the plant itself and reduce taxpayer burden, with details on meter installation, day service rates, and penalties for late or unpaid bills, effective July 1, 1908.
A 11 year report from Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville shows 1310 discharges and 229 expirations. 326 returned from violation of parole, 319 deemed delinquent, 49 died, 237 still at large or location unknown. Total parole costs about 664 thousand with expenses near 509 thousand and a net around 45 thousand.
Fragmented reports indicate multiple infant deaths linked to summer complaint germ disease. Authorities warn against feeding infants fruit in hot weather and urge proper milk handling. Bloomington World notes ongoing court actions in Indiana while Laurel reports a newborn weighing four pounds.
An advertisement claims Dr Well’s Syrup cured a child and promises a free sample in exchange for patronage. It mentions a local buyer offering the product at 41.00 per dozen and names Lintemaz’s Pharmacy as the distributor.
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