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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1917

Page

6

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad in Toledo News

Oath by senior partner Frank J Cheney of F W Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio that the firm will pay $100 for each uncured case of catarrh. Notarized December 6 1888 by A W Gleabon. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claimed to act through blood, testimonials offered. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation distributed by Cheney & Co Toledo.

State of Ohio Lucas County Frank J. Cheney Fw Cheney. & Co Toledo A.D A. W.gleabon Viail Cheney & CO Hall

Thefts of Elephants Stir Siam Officials in London

London report notes a rise in elephant theft across Siam prompting stringent measures. Despite prior regulations intended to curb sales and demand sale papers, thieves, many from Karen tribes, persist, with fifty elephants stolen from British foresters in a single year, causing substantial losses.

London England Siam Kwen

Women Smokers Increasing Rapidly Says Expert

In New Orleans Manfred P. Welcher of the Anti Tuberculosis League of America warns that smoking among U S women is spreading fast. He says tobacco is poison yet women have as much right to poison themselves as men and notes women smoke in hotels and restaurants during fittings, with many becoming slaves to the habit.

Geclarea New Orleans United States Manfred P. Welcher Anti-Tuberculosy League of America

Man Swears He Is Not Dead in Seattle Probate Case

Arthur George of Seattle filed a sole declaration with the County Clerk asserting he never died and is alive. The Probate Court is resolving a dispute over Beattie real estate worth over 750 dollars claimed by Mrs George’s heirs, with George alleging seven years of absence and alleging he lived under his own name in Edmonton before moving to Tacoma a year ago. The Swedish Counsel was involved to guide heirs in securing the property.

Arthur George Seattle Beattie George Edmonton Alberta Canada Tacoma

Compulsory health insurance urged by state official

Rufus M Potts Insurance Superintendent urged a compulsory health insurance law at a social insurance conference. He argued universal coverage could be achieved at far lower cost, with returns in health benefits, but stressed the need for a state system to provide financing at actual cost.

Washington, D G Rufus M. Potts

War on Brown Tail Moth Won Fewer Pests This Year

Fewer brown tail moths found along the coast of Connecticut and Long Island and on trains from infested regions. Officials report the pest appears to be in decline, with fewer migrants observed during the flying season than in previous years.

Ems United Connecticut Long Island

Boy Prodigy in Mathematics Knows Birth Years

Ray Fork, six years old of Findlay Ohio, is described as a mathematics prodigy. He recites the calendar by heart and answers complex questions about days and dates without error. If told a person’s age he computes birth year instantly and can determine the weekday of any birth date on request.

Ray Fork Findlay Ohio Altho

Red Sox Tactician Sees No Loss in Criticisms

New York June 30 Jack Barry manager of the world champion Red Sox argues critics underrate his team. He cites added depth with pitcher Bader and notes Carrigan’s loss as catcher coaching hampers catching. He says Boston remains strong despite weak catching with Cady Thomas and Agnew rotating duties. The piece mentions Indianapolis Reserves defeating Bicknell, Vincennes Sun reporting disorganized Gray conditions, and Halas set for leadership changes.

H. C. Hamelton New York Jack Barry Mangee Red Sox Crimson Warriors Dodgers Bader Barry Bill Carrigan Boston Cady Nor Thomas Sam Agnew Noa Carrigan Cardigan Cady Trigan

Household Hints Uncooked Pickle And Mint Drying

An old household guide describes a no cook Piccalilli with chopped tomatoes onions peppers salt and vinegar flavoring with mustard cloves oil and cinnamon. It advises soaking then draining, aging two to three weeks for readiness and notes long shelf life. It also explains cutting and drying mint by snipping leaves and storing in jars, with fresh green leaves when rehydrated.

No fret cast o bait in casting wk bass

The fragment describes a fishing tip where the angler should reel lightly for about five feet after casting before continuing. The text is limited and partially unreadable, highlighting core advice on line control and timing during bass fishing.

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