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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
3
An advertisement extols Peruna as a blood purifier and tonic, asserting it cures catarrh of the stomach and related conditions by removing stomach inflammation that hinders digestion. It cites numerous testimonials from patients and a notable endorsement by William Hoge praising its broad health benefits and routine use.
A garbled notice offers items for sale or trade including an operable six tank unit and mentions a price around 3000 dollars. The fragmentary text is difficult to parse but indicates a deal with a buyer or trader and a stated “price right” condition.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger argues against wage cuts during downturns while noting managers and cotton mill owners reduce wages to match declining demand. It asserts workers accept cuts, yet managers resist restoring wages in booms. The piece contends quicker wage raises would curb strikes.
Charles F Budabn of Tracey California recalls a box of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the cure for years of itching and piles. He says two small cent boxes worked where other treatments failed and notes the product is sold under guarantees at a Jones’s drug store.
Citizens of Rowlesburg West Virginia use dynamite to fight a fire started at midnight Thursday on the Baltimore and Ohio line about 25 miles east, believed burglary attempt to blow a safe. By 2 46 Friday morning flames destroyed several buildings, loss estimated at forty thousand.
Chicago reports Chirlea Benett of Waukegan Tl received a medal under an act for uncommon bravery after saving a woman from a moving Chicago and Northwestern train two years ago. He was a brakeman at the time and received a personal letter of commendation from President Roosevelt. The injured woman’s name was Miss Guif of Mite Space.
A fragmentary discussion traces slang from moral warnings by a country mother to a defended vigor praised by writers and a dictionary authority. It notes slang as a potent, adaptable force in language, shaping perception and literature across eras.
Prospects at Joplin field show great ore veins with the first well yielding rich ore of high grade. Reported by prospectors a second well near twenty eight feet of ore. potential investors named include Harry Van Trees John S Smoot Thomas Nugent Jota W Prote and H G AL Vance amid plans for stock formation and ownership.
A fragment reports on lumber output and use, estimating near twenty million thousand feet of lumber and related products. It cites state contributions from Washington, Michigan, Mississippi, Minnesota, Oregon, California, and Louisiana with varied share percentages, and contemplates ten to fifteen years to absorb future demand. The piece attributes the data to Emerson Hough and a general public sentiment.
Taft begins a southern tour to Charleston and beyond with aims on the Panama Canal, U S relations with the Republic of Papavia, and boundary issues between Panama and Colombia. He is followed by Richard Rogers, general counsel, and plans for public remarks during the summer. The trip also touches on social issues as a note on readers and couples.
Reported in Bloomington, the Smith family faced tragedy when George W. Smith allegedly refused a child’s burn accident, a door was forced, and a baby sister feared danger. The family moved to a farm after temporary guardianship changes and charity aid. The Philadelphia Ledger correspondent notes Maloney’s long court record and ongoing alcohol issues among tenants.
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