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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
2
The piece urges parents and teachers to oppose bird killings seen as savage by boys. It cites Richard Lieber on common song birds like the song sparrow robin and catbird, detailing their diets and noting their overall beneficial role in Indiana ecosystems.
A Brussels embroidery sack arrives for Chief Garrity praising its lifesaving gift. Reports from Bremen, Juneau, London, Stockholm, and Warsaw cover currency, trade, royal coronations, rail assets, wage agreements, opera revival, French ship orders, and Poland’s access to the sea as troops advance toward the Baltic shore.
Terre Haute on March 22 members of local 355 United Mine Workers of America declared a boycott on potatoes and sugar due to high prices. Potatoes selling at $6 a bushel and sugar at 17 to 18 cents a pound spurred the action. Miners vow not to buy potatoes until $2 a bushel and sugar until 12 1/2 cents a pound. Joseph Sixk, vice president, warns fines for noncompliance.
Three thousand American army horses and mules will evacuate the Remonnt depot at Camp Zachary Taylor Within a month and for the first time since the war they will be sent to fresh country pastures to regain strength. Orders to this effect have been received at the camp. Louisville. Wireless equipment installed in general offices here and several division headquarters by the Louisville and Nashville railroad to estimate radio value as an adjunct to telegraph and telephone service, announced by R. R. Hobbs. Manhattan Kansas. Amateur wireless stations can tune in at 9 53 daily to receive weather predictions from the Kansai State Agricultural College station. Tulsa Oklahoma. Western Association of baseball clubs adopts loan on spitball and other freak deliveries. season opens April 22 with 140 games. Toledo Ohio. Jimmy Wilds English flyweight champion seeks rematch at Warsaw after win over Frankie Mason. John Boyer comments. bleaker note about a dog’s broken leg.
The United States plans to rent relief ships within a month to carry flour to needy European countries and transport more than 400 Russians Finns and Poles who advocated violence to overthrow the government. Soviet Arks and ships used by the United States train corporation will carry 5 000 000 barrels of flour and commercial vessels will also be used.
John J. Slater, president of the Retail Shoe Dealers association, says standard shoes will be reduced during spring and summer. Retailers agreed to smaller profit margins, though fancy and ultra fashion footwear will not be cut. Arthur Williams notes this could foreshadow narrower margins in other wearing apparel.
Mexico City reports that U S import trade with Mexico in 1919 totaled 3280,578,277 dollars, 43,046,414 more than 1918. The American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico cites increases due to government officials facilitating trade in branded imports amid allegations of favoritism.
The article notes students in Indiana are asked within two weeks to contribute about 7500 dollars, roughly one cent per child, to a fund to support the erection of a statue named America along a river marking a national gift and tribute.
Miss Bella Pettigrew wed James Little just ten hours after arriving in Bicknell from Airdrie Scotland. The ex-ceremony was performed by Rev. W H Newlin after a chance meeting in Scotland.
Arthur Woods, chairman of the Americanism commission, said from Indianapolis that radicals seek Legion enrollments to learn the group’s actions and policies. He cited a statement issued last night about alleged red infiltration at Legion meetings in Gianapols.
Charlex Johnson, a New York professional walker, was found exhausted in a woods near Gary Indiana and died. Identified by medals and papers showing twenty years of international walking contests, he appeared to have been missing for weeks and was about forty years old.
Farmers in Pike county fear a spring and summer labor shortage as workers migrate to cities for factory jobs. They may cut crop acreage and reduce live stock to survive amid low prices for produce relative to labor costs.
Pastor Rev Virgil Thompson announced a Methodist revival plan to add two million members by June first. Local church aims include 270 new members with cottage prayer meetings across six city sections during Passion Week and Easter Friday decision day. Revival runs three weeks starting Easter Sunday with assistance from Rev John Ragle of Nashville Indiana and director Dr Room Smiley leading gospel training.
Edna Davison faces divorce in the Davies circuit court. Husband Austin Davison of 3310 McCormick Ave says she abandoned home life after visiting Tulsa, resisting his finances and social life. He seeks custody of their son Woodrow J. Davison and title to their jointly owned property.
Mrs. Charles Callahan dies at 35 from influenza pneumonia in Lost River township Martin county. Her mother in law, who lived with them, died of pneumonia Monday. John J. Quisley, 72, civil engineer and Indianapolis Democrat, dies of influenza. services held March 19 in Indianapolis with burial at Holy Cross cemetery. he leaves a widow and five children. Edmond Truelove, a retired farmer and Civil War veteran, dies at Loapooteb. born July 24 1868 in eastern Daviess county. survived by sister Roxeab and Mrs. William Myers. Baptist church member at Fordsville. Sainte Dunlap, formerly of Oda, dies of pneumonia in Oklahoma City. Born in Ohio, moved to Daviess county as a child. blacksmith by trade. Mrs. Ellen Carten, sister, resides at Odom.
William Slimp of Elnora died last week after a long life in the county. Survived by children Thomas, Aea Slimp, Margaret Saddler, Clara Rainwater, and siblings. Funeral and burial details follow in local cemetery notices. Grace Southerland widow of A T Southerland died in Indiana of nephritis. Nancy Lee aged seventy seven died near Maysville. Louis Snider coal miner died of scarlet fever at 21 in Wheatland. John J Brennan aged fifty nine died at his mother’s home after a nervous disorder. funeral at St Johns.
Fragmentary text references a one-time German ruler and guards, with remarks about staying out of sight and not being followed. The legible content is sparse and stylistically inconsistent, offering minimal factual context.
The aurora borealis appeared in Indiana including Wash- Indion for hours causing telegraph and long-distance lines to falter for over two hours. Observers reported vivid displays, prompting superstition among residents while scientists explained atmospheric phenomena behind the lights.
Washington reports President withdraws price controls on bituminous coal effective April 6 and moves toward prewar conditions. John L Lewis of the United Mine Workers comments while the coal commission's majority report is affirmed and joint wage talks are invited.
The War Mothers met Monday afternoon at the Fieve oath and an ended HICeling. They arranged an Easter market at the Eagles plot room on East Main Street for April 3 and asked for donated misshapen articles as tokens of appreciation. Several sold star mothers and one gold star father attended with photos of their sons as their histories are recorded. The case will be tried at the court term beginning Monday in Shoals.
A Banner report describes telephone operators as the focus of a campaign advocating for the so called hello girls. Five operators work at speed, handling calls hourly while customers observe. The piece praises their dedication and the demanding nature of the job, noting fatigue after long shifts.
In a jagged report from Saski dated March 22, George Eystead recovered a mineral showing in a shallow well about ten miles from here. The discovery described as gold nugget like and of sure quality prompted a claim at the Guminions land office.
Jamoulateb press briefs report an agriculture surge in the Shatin Valley with terraced crops and diversified farming. Vienna experiences top-down telecom chaos prompting a shift to private control after a business leader meet. Warsaw warns spouses of pilots as hostages if flights fail. Herlin notes higher wages barely cover butter in price controls. Cheyenne plans a national guard all Indian cavalry troop in Wind River district, first of its kind.
Cary council delayed action on a confirmatory resolution for improving North East Eleventh Street from Walnut to Grand. Four remonstrants, mostly widows unable to pay, oppose brick or concrete paving and curb work. The measure was first adopted February 23 and a contract setting was postponed to next meeting.
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