29 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Princeton Daily Democrat
Location
Princeton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
1
Summer listing shows boys wash suits aged 3 to 7 at 59c to 2.45, dresses for ages 2 to 7, white tennis oxfords and pumps, black oxfords, and socks priced 10c to 65c. It advertises samples on nightgowns, tub skirts, coats, suits, parasols, neckwear, jewelry, auto caps and hats with various sale prices.
The notice asserts there is a buyer for every item whether new or used and regardless of value if the price is right. It emphasizes the classifieds column as the search tool to locate buyers.
President Wilson personally urged Senate leaders to end debate on the food control bill arguing that drastic prohibition amendments would complicate passage and could delay the measure for a month, risking its success amid the wet and dry fight.
Sixteen foreign born county residents will seek citizenship in Gibson circuit court with a federal naturalization representative present to aid in examinations. Applicants include George Binhack Henry F Sweppy August Block William Graper N Reisman Peter Simon August Kleusmeyer Henry Rosemeyer J A Zwissler Ferdinand Lehmann John Haen Carl Koberstein Sebastain Strebi August Graper John R Orth and F J Henneberger. Examinations start at 9 o clock.
Indiana consumers will save 50 cents to 2.50 a ton as a federal coal agreement reduces mine prices. Washington credits Secretary Lane with saving 380 million annually. soft coal prices depend on freight and dealer margins. Indiana caps 2.75 mine run and 3.50 screened domestic sizes.
The Redpath Chautauqua circuit delivers a cosmopolitan show in Princeton with Miss Helen Watson Powers thrilling the audience and earning encores. Fraulein Mayer discusses German life and liberty, while Princess Watahwaso captivates with songs and dances. Rain disrupted the Thursday matinee, but comfort returned for the evening performance. The Gilbert and Sullivan troupe is slated to perform this afternoon with a 20 voice chorus and orchestra.
Berlin dispatch reports German defense breached after a bitter hand to hand fight as English troops seize the foremost positions at Oppy. Haig claims success at Avion and a major leap against German lines southwest of Oppy with a 2000 yard front. Paris notes heavy blows on the Meuse.
United States President urges Senate to spare distilled spirits and back a compromise to the dry amendment. He warns abrupt nationwide prohibition could unsettle business and spark opposition among young workers while linking revenue needs and food control timing to the measure. Senator Lewis introduces substitution proposal banning spirits over 10 percent alcohol.
General Pershing's fighting men in France are nicknamed the Sammies as nickname debates rage over the term and whether it should gain official status. The report notes public and press reactions to the moniker and its staying power.
The Consumers Gas Co plant was sold to Citizens National Bank of Evansville for 40000 at a receiver's sale held at 2 PM in the courthouse corridors. Only bidder aside from the bank was manager Fred Freese. future plans were not announced beyond intent to improve and operate the plant.
Gibson County pastors join national drive to preach food preservation on Sunday July 1 in observance urged by the late Council of Defense. Herbert Hoover National Food Director says churches should focus sermons on To Win the War by Preventing Waste and coalitions of civic groups are asked to cooperate.
A group of men in Gibson County met in the county courthouse to discuss organizing a fish, game and bird protection group. State organizer E A Norman dismissed the crowd to allow Chautauqua plans and urged signatures and local enlistment ahead of the next meeting, with Boy Scout members helping in the bird protection effort.
Two divorce cases heard today. Miller versus Miller granted. Boerke versus Boerke taken under advisement.
Eugene V. Debs says war is a crime and conscription is anti democratic after being barred from speaking at a St. Peter Minnesota chautauqua on July 4. He disagrees with Spargo Russell and Benson who shifted views on the war and Russia trip. Debs notes threats of arrest and defends free speech amid government actions.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Smith hosted a Thursday afternoon party at their south Race street home for their daughter Dorothy Eugene Smith to mark her third birthday. The event featured pink and white decorations and refreshments of ice cream and cake. Guests included Thelma Mitchell Joy Marie Miller Ruth Virginia Metzger Zenas Harold Smith lford Monroe and Deloris Miller.
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