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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1920
Page
4
A damaged OCR fragment discusses a photograph and a misspelled word. It references a possible value of 20 dollars and a five dollar item related to Lincoln and Lilly, with unclear context and no complete sentences.
The report outlines staggering price estimates and supply concerns as forecasts show quart costs rising to 10 dollars and potential shortages. Analysts warn that July could bring further restrictions while policy amendments pressure suppliers and travelers alike.
Local notes record youths PFersolgu Kernels T athern and William Davis run from the State reformatory amid reports of homesickness. Birth statistics show 1919 births at 149,690 with 1900s figures cited. Lafayette honors Sergeant George Crawn for distinguished service in multiple wars. Indianapolis reports raw Russian sugar sales and counterfeit currency concerns. Congressional debates push for army nurse rank recognition, spanning many states and local officials.
International corn fair opens February 11 and 12 in Chicago with a Pilgrimage event and a large entries promise. Dr Garfield argues higher wages for miners are needed to sustain living costs as prices rise, citing average annual earnings and the impact of longer work years while urging a public fuel administrator plan and advisory tribunal to stabilize wages and prices amid wartime needs.
A garbled note thread describes Miss Hadlock receiving a letter from Mrs. Leroy Hurt dated 1914, triggering unease over aged maps and memories. The piece recounts postal routes near Emporia Kansas, an oversize delivery, and a distant postage trek highlighting slow mail then and the writer’s reflections on time and events.
Vincennes reports Frances Johnson, daughter of Albert S. Johnson of Vincennes, is being held in New Jersey on charges linked to concealed weapons. Once a Vincennes teacher, she later worked in Perth Amboy and Hartford, with rumors of a scheme involving seduction and a harmed fiancé.
A garbled column recounts town and social chatter with names like Reverend Perkins Zeb Stubbins and Cy Hawking. Residents discuss politics, etiquette, real estate drift, and roadside store concerns while anecdotes hint at local humor, rivalries, and daily life happenings.
A fragment lists numerous personal names, firms, and entities, including Perrine, Hipste, Gregory, Brown, Blanford, and Meade, alongside companies such as The Bobbie-Merrill Co and American Law Lock Co. The garbled OCR hints at a register or roster of people, possibly a legal or business directory, with scattered notes and references to line items and firsts.
The congregation began 1920 with a $262.47 balance, down from $459.60 last year, as improvements cost nearly $30,000 and new buildings and repairs added about $17,000. Father Jochunt said a $2,500 deficit would be covered after Sunday. The annual report details receipts, expenses for church work, organ repairs, and school funding amid active rites, with 26 weddings, numerous masses, and 12 Sister Mary residence activities noted among parish organizations.
Wire dispatch from Washington reports tense exchanges as Republicans demand concessions on Article 10 of the League of Nations. Democrats accuse opposition of stalling to craft a political program, while White House officials press for continued negotiation before a bi national treaty vote.
In a densely garbled dispatch, references to a trial, defense testimonials, and political actors surface amid reports on forest management, veteran observers, and congressional interest. Names like Wilson and Lukiten appear among scattered mentions of farmers unions and a national forest policy push, with timing hints from January dates and administrative bodies.
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