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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
3
A compact survey outlines methods and pitfalls in rapid wealth schemes. It weighs risks, cautions readers to avoid traps, and presents practical advice for discerning sound opportunities. Detects common schemes and advises careful scrutiny of promises and costs.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Fourth of July program arranged by Woodmen officials with parade elements and balloons. Mentions attendees like George Stuchey and others traveling to Indianapolis for grand lodge meetings, plus references to civic and company involvement.
Washington May 11 The governors conference concluded with a declaration of cooperation between states and the nation. President Roosevelt and governors praised the results as a lasting benefit from natural resources and urged a permanent organization of state executives 46 sovereign states to act together. The final day featured a strong push for action over theory with speeches, a rolled back program, and approval of a harmony filled approach to future cooperation.
Chicago reports the Royal Neighbors of America elected officers at their May 1916 convention. Lina Collins of St Paul won as supreme oracle over Mary Fay Hawes of Rock Island by 32 votes. Officers named include Betty Bubbie vice oracle and Jessica Mitchell recorder. Headquarters shifting from Peru to Rock Island. Also notes Emily B Woodley, longtime nurse and Civil War nurse corps veteran, died at 73 in Philadelphia. Foraker championed by 17th Congressional district for Secretary of War. Hebrew tenants barred at Astor’s Apthorpe apartments in New York. Balloons at London accident and local Memphis shooting mentioned amid broader tidbits.
The markets section lists cattle and beef figures with wide price ranges and assorted commodities. It mentions exports, stock futures, and livestock items such as cows and butchers, along with transportation and utility costs, reflecting a snapshot of regional trade activity and price levels.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a candidate for Brace in the Forty-ninth indie race, with references to Williams or Daviess county and expressions of strong political sentiment.
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