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Newspaper

Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1908

Page

2

Trying To Make Trouble In Editorial Row Over Padgett

A local newspaper defends its support for Alvin Padgett in the Democratic congressional race, refuting charges of bias. It argues the paper backed Padgett fairly, notes differences with opponents, cites prior editorial stance, and defends intervention in district politics while praising Padgett’s role.

Alvin Padgett Padesit Daviess County Oper Padgett Gervata Ore Padgett Aistriet Min Padgett the Herald Thomas Nuigent

Fragmented text on post offices, courts and census data

The item references promised district post offices, Davies county, and a government suit against railroad firms. It notes a July 1 1907 census bulletin reporting 286502 in US executive service with 29103 at optional capital. It also mentions alarms, a theft case and claims about a casino figure.

Davies County Torbine Mianhood Censua

Barber Charles Halls Moves to Caretheraville Missouri

Charles Halls formerly with Kidwell's barber shop departed for Caretheraville Missouri today, accompanied by his wits.

Charles Halls Kidwell Caretheraville Missouri

Bratathian's Odd Notion Sparks Train Delay

A fragment describes Bratathian obsessed with calculating time spent by women at mirrors and trains, quipping about figures while he and his wife rush to catch a theater train. the scene shifts to a Chinese laundyman tale and a Lincoln anecdote about old labor.

Outlook on Self Improvement and Forward Focus

The passage urges forgetting past faults while learning from them to avoid vanity weakness and greed. It promotes using memory as a guide, not a chain, and advises journaling to track journey and set a prudent course forward.

Fragmentary Notes on Water Birds and Luminescent Feathers

A garbled excerpt discusses water birds and a phosphorescent plumage described in The Water Birds of North America. It mentions a bird nicknamed the bird ipatern and hints at luminescent breast feathers aiding light emission and possibly attracting another creature.

North America

Old Republican Joins the Ranks of Democracy

Andrew Schick, a longtime Republican active in Grant County manufacturing, announced at the Center township Democratic convention that he has joined the Democratic Party. He cites personal losses from the current prosperity and past party work spanning forty years, saying he seeks to fight the perceived wrongs now.

Andrew Schick Schick Mdags Grant County Nhve Sehlex Tha Democratic Stessild Sehick Hag

Unclear 19th Century Miscellany Letter on Homes and Trade

Fragmentary letter discusses housing costs and construction details, costs for timber machinery and labor, and speculative notes on building houses. Includes references to fashion, comfort, and a mix of domestic and commercial topics with scattered names and places.

Statues and Roosevelt notes in Washington letters

Washington Letter reports on Taft and General Cochran approving Borglum’s design for General Sheridan statue to be placed near Sheridan Circle on Massachusetts Avenue. It also covers Roosevelt era Alaska hunt hopes, Mount McKinley plans, and scenes of photographers and White House life, including Archie and Quentin Roosevelt’s attire and a remark about Prince of Ioele handshake.

Steet Sheridan Atalhe Rarueleston Taft H.Q. Cochin Michael Y. Sheridan PhMy Sheridan Sheridan Circle Twenty-second Street Uni Massachusetts Avenue Guteon Borglum New York Anra Sheridan Pratue Sheridan Borglum Lemon Cavalrs Statuars Herole Bupeout Cledle Herne Alaska Roosevelt Ace Orem White House Mr. Roosevelt Long Island Mount McKinley Theo New Union Station Capitol Prince Iiiole Fairbanks Jungs Archie Quen Quentin Carl Schofield

Short Stories From a Damaged Ledger of Oddities

A fragment includes a sacred turtle with imperial attachment caught in San Francisco, a 7A hen laying 2 000 eggs, two Skagit River miners finding ore worth 40 a ton then losing it to accident, a 889 pound Paul Terere bell in Bath Maine, Ginger Club merchants in Kenega City, a note on coldest day after sunrise, petrified corn over 2 000 years old owned by W H Kendall of Bowdainham Maine, and a note on a curious resemblance to the Federals era.

Skaglt River Washington Bath Jelty Kbnega City W. H. Kendall Bowdainham Federn Times

Mertn Mac Sprints to 2 13 Among California Trotters

The article notes Mertn Mac as a top trotter in California with a 2 13 mark and mentions Beary Lemany's stable. Jebo showcased Mhek Mack with a 2 08 and Lady Mowry at 220014, while Michigan strategizes for Dartmouth to boost the Ann Arbor football schedule.

California Beary Lemany Jebo Mhek Mack Lady Mowry Michigan Dartmouth Ann Arbor Santoot Dodgers App Aga Scanlon Luclus HL Biglow Capehapoplon A. D. Jones Csyistuat

Tales They Tell at Pranklin and Mantua News Tidbits

A garbled collection of notes mentions Pranklin Pa naturalization questions in Youngstown Ohio a Bert Miller ownership a tobacco supply and a refused applicant. Mantua New Jersey installs electric street lights drawing roosters to crow at night. Michael J. Doyte of Boston spent four thousand dollars to appear in debtor court claiming he had no money to pay a bill.

Pranklin God Mae Congress Bert Miller Youngstown Abe Mantua N. J Michael J. Doyte Boston

New York City Population and Lodging House Activity

The New York Herald notes 24 men were arrested last week for unspecified offenses. Bowery and Thirteenth Avenue lodging houses accommodate about 12 4K lodgers nightly. The city employs 187 officers to manage doors and monitor entries and exits. Population growth outpaces other cities, with debt rising proportionally.

Bowery Thire Avenue New York City New York Giuipal New York Herald

German Gleanings and Early German Industry Notes

The article notes Prussia had 647 deaths by self harm out of 100000 cases and that Germany bans dentists from calling themselves American. It mentions Nurnberg as the birthplace of pencils with 30 factories producing 800 million peppella yearly and cites German sports clubs with a combined 470000 members this year.

Prussia Germany Europe Nurnberg Hans

Animal Life Columns On Birds And Reptiles

A fragmented article discusses animal life and feeding habits. It notes an eagle surviving twenty eight days without food and mentions large insects and silkworms. It claims mulberry leaves support silkworm production and references pythons and other serpents at a London zoo feeding on dead rabbits pigeons fowls and guano.

London Zoological Garden

London Bray Sets Apart Talk on Literature

Fragmentary English notes report a new London Bray dedicating a session to literary matters. A Bible bought for peace in South Shields yielded two pound notes to a London coroner. A concern guards office faced questions over a 1,600 cup deen incident last year. An invention aims to help ballroom dancers by pedometers to share distance danced.

London All Peace South Shields Boger Certa Jack

Quake of Opinion in Emerson Reflection

The passage laments superstition and idol worship while questioning the value of fearing public opinion. It contrasts avoidance of old deities with the agitation caused by prevailing beliefs and social judgment, reflecting Emersonian self reliance.

Fragmentary OCR Story Snippet on Early Marriages

Readable text shows a dialogue about early marriages and fear of parting. Characters Brie and unnamed partner discuss wedlock and a perilous situation, with garbled phrases indicating a dramatic scene.

Hair Snip Sparks sentimental quarrel in Chicago Post tale

In a clipped memory exchange a young man laments the loss of a lock of hair while a woman claims she paid $34 for a cat witch trinket, noting the cut piece nearly ruined. The scene from the Chicago Post centers on affection and rival feelings.

Chicago Post

For Sale or Trade Olds Four Cylinder Car Ad

Standard four cylinder Olds with four speed gear top glaze front side pose tank tools and extras. Operated by a careful owner. Asking $3000 or trade with price right.

Mehta Wang Tools Shextra

Learn of Staple Remedies for Children Health

The article urges all in households with children to study safe staple remedies to treat common pediatric ailments. It warns against neglect by caretakers and notes constipation as a frequent issue leading to longer term digestive troubles and related illnesses.

Werald Harry Boon Patna

Uncertain Housing Ad Mentioning J Biddinger and Rates

Fragmentary OCR text references J Biddinger and a rooming or touring situation plus real estate terms. It also lists various ailments and a remedy described as a general tonic or alterative. Overall the passage is garbled and lacks coherent event details.

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