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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1925
Page
5
Dan Geran listed at phone 3152 F for a local FrORR sale notice. The fragment notes a Jersey call and a 244 3 p Syn bit.
Market notes list No 2 wheat and various farm products with prices and changes. The text then shifts to a baseball game recap detailing Washington and Pittsburgh innings, key plays, substitutions, and final scoring events with players Bluege Coveleskie Ballou and Marberry among others.
Receipts show 6 500 cattle with steady to 10 cent higher market and prices for heavy, medium, and light weights ranging from 11.35 to 12.00 dollars. Cattle receipts 800 with slow market and cows and heifers priced 5.00 to 10.00, and sheep receipts 900 with steady market. Prices reflect mixed demand across heavies and lighter stock in a fluctuating market.
In a tense game, Pittsburgh pitchers limit Washington to few hits as Cuyler and Traynor drive early runs. Key moments include Smith booed at bat, a fan struck by a foul ball, and a late scoring rally with Aldridge and Moore on base.
Minnehaha Falls in Minneapolis has nearly no water due to dry weather and upstream drainage. The bronze Hiawatha statue sits high and dry as Minnehaha Park’s famed attraction loses its flow and tourism declines.
The Panama government asked the United States to seize Panama City to restore order. The occupation began at 1 30 this afternoon after the request was filed at noon.
The Lyceum course at Clarksburg High School begins Wednesday evening at the M E church. Humorist Robert O Brigs will headline the program and the public is invited. Sheriff Maddux took C G Marshall to Pendleton penal farm after a city court verdict for possession of intoxicating liquor, fined 100 dollars and costs, sixty days.
Decatur County Indiana treasurer invites sealed bids for 5200 bond issue to fund highway construction in Clay township. Twenty bonds dated Oct 15 1925 mature semiannually to Nov 15 1935, interest 4 percent. Bids due by 1 pm Oct 24 1925 at Greensburg courthouse. bids must be par or higher. Right to reject any bid reserved.
Advertisement offers two Fordson tractors rebuilt and ready for service. Also promotes a 1924 roadster in standout condition with full repairs and fresh paint interior and tires. Quick sale priced at 150 dollars with one third cash.
Classified ad announces a Willys Knight Chummy roadster with good tires available for 38 dollars in 1925. Also offers a Ford four door sedan in good condition at a four dollar sacrifice.
A 1923 Ford two door sedan in A-1 condition offered for 250 dollars with easy payments. Also offered is a stationary engine with wood saw described as as good as new and priced as a bargain.
In Decatur circuit court of 1925 James B McLaughlin as administrator filed final settlement for the estate of Louisa D McLaughlin deceased. The court will examine the account October 28 1925 requiring heirs creditors and legatees to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved.
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