24 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1919
Page
1
An ad features washable summer skirts in chic styles priced from 2.95 to 19.50 with pearl buttons and wide delix trim. Also advertised are George Georgette blouses with beading and embroidery, and sheer voiles and organdies in new shades priced around 1.50 to 2.50.
A local shop emphasizes a wide selection of new shirts blouses neck wear and underwear aimed at the boy’s trade. The statement suggests the volume of business hinges on meeting this demand.
Local markets report butter fat at .52 eggs .30 old hens .20 young chickens .30 roosters 15c and 10c oats .70 corn 1.60 Indianapolis grain lists corn No 3 yellow 1.81% oats No 3 white 71-7114 hay No 1 timothy 36.50-37.00 hay No 1 clover 28.50-29.00 Indianapolis Livestock Heel receipts 11 500 tone 20 clower best heavies 21.20-21.25 medium and mixed 22.15-21.25 common to choice lights 21.15-21.25 bulk of sales 21.00 receipts 1000 tone steady steers 12.50-16 cows and heifers 5.00-15.00
An official notice explains that three cent stamps remain valid after July 1 1919 but postage rates drop to two cents per ounce for first class mail and one cent for post cards. Three cent stamps and two cent cards may be redeemed in July 1919 for other stamps or stamped envelopes, not cash.
A party of Princeton Elks traveled to Lawrenceville Illinois on Tuesday afternoon for a lodge invitation picnic. Lawrenceville Elks hosted the visitors promising an enjoyable time.
Two weeks of heavy rains have damaged much wheat in Gibson county. Fields are so soft that machines cannot harvest the nearing dead ripe crop, hindering cutting operations and raising concerns for yields.
A party of young girls headed this afternoon for White River where they will camp for two weeks. Participants include Lucile Smith Miriam Reisman Hazel Colvin Hazel Saloman Marjorie Mullen Marjorie Levi and Alice Shine. Chaperone is Mrs Lawrence Saloman.
The Thursday Club of Washington township will meet on June 26 at the home of Mrs. John W. Ford. Members will answer roll call by naming their favorite magazine.
Six children and parents gathered at a southeast of the city home on Sunday June 22. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert M Graham Sr and family plus relatives from East St. Louis and Patoka Bank tickets noted. The two siblings at home were Miss Opal Graham and Walter Graham.
German officials insist a treaty will be signed as Allies delay final readiness until week’s end. Ertzberger may sign for Germany while President Wilson prepares to return.
Paris reports a likely Friday or Saturday signing in Versailles with Germany represented by a single signatory. Herr Dunker says Mathias Erzeberger may be recalled. Von Hansel hesitant without government orders. The ceremony could span two hours with 65 German delegates in formal dress as crowds mark the moment.
President Wilson plans a two week country tour but may extend if senate opposition to the league of nations remains. Reports indicate insufficient votes to separate the treaty from the Covenant or to end the war immediately, with no two thirds in favor of ratification as now framed. The trip will be a solo venture with no Taft accompaniment.
In Washington on June 24 opponents of the League of Nations voiced the slogan Immediate peace. Senators Fall of New Mexico and Edge of New Jersey introduced peace resolutions now before the foreign relations committee, which may act soon. Administration forces oppose the Republican proposal as an attempt to harass President Wilson.
The Harvesters, a trio presented by Sandor Radanovits, join the Redpath Chautauqua with a prelude afternoon and night. Their sketches blend clever storytelling with superior music, featuring Wilbur Beatty as bass-baritone reader and supported by Ada Allen and Wilma Thomas as soprano and contralto.
Hundreds of farmers and melon growers from southern Indiana plan an all day meeting in the city building on Wednesday. County agents issued invitations for the event to discuss shipping and handling problems as the United States crops reach record cantaloupe and melon production. Railroad men and shippers will address the audience on crop handling.
The national assembly voted overwhelmingly to sign the peace treaty after Chancellor Bauer announced the cabinet’s decision. The session felt like a funeral, Cater dressed in black delivered a somber address over Germany’s 1914 plans amid the tense atmosphere. The report mentions Indiaapolis News and a chaotic addendum about a league of nations attack and a local shop scene with a joke about a waste basket.
William Lathom aged 57 died Monday afternoon at :45 at the southeast city home after a months long illness from heart failure. The funeral plans hinge on word from Noble Lathom overseas with the American army. Surviving are three daughters and four sons plus several brothers and sisters. Funeral likely Thursday at the home. Mr. Lathom belonged to Height Chapel church.
In Terre Haute on June 24 plans to merge the 6th and 7th internal revenue districts are discussed in Washington. The change would take effect June 30 with headquarters in Indianapolis and branches at Evansville Vincennes and Terre Haute. Isaac R Strouse now Seventh district collector may be replaced by Peter J Kruger of the Sixth district.
Gen. Pershing arrives in England from France for a short visit. He is met by Gen. Biddle at Dover and will spend the night as Biddle's guest before a motor trip to Oxford tomorrow.
Washington reports that Germany signs a peace treaty and a wave of disarmament follows in the United States. Demobilization rises and many war bureaus will shift control as President Wilson issues his proclamation.
Short promotional line inviting customers to visit the store first to save time on their purchases. It emphasizes convenience and immediacy for shoppers.
Funeral services for George UU Gorman who died at his Owensville home will be held at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The procession will leave the south Main Street residence, with a short service at the home followed by interment at Odd Fellows cemetery under Masonic lodge auspices.
The body of Thomas C Braselton was removed from Colvin and Key morgue at 9 30 am and taken to Whitechurch for a 10 am funeral conducted by Rev Forace A Sprague. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Mr Braselton was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge which had charge of the services.
The marriage of Miss Hazel Laura Haley and Harry Owen Burton was performed at the Haley home at 8:80 this morning with Rev. Dr. E G Hildner officiating. The couple left by 9:46 train for Chicago and other northern points.
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