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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1925
Page
7
Cincinnati live stock report shows cattle around 9 to 11 dollars for steers and grassers, hogs steady to higher with top quotes near 13.75, calves around 12.5, and sheep steady around 14.5 to 14.75. Grain notes mixed White corn and hay steady with Timothy offerings listed.
Local observers note flagging attendance at chautauqua events across the region with guarantors covering shortfalls. Columbus and Seymour report losses while Washington’s event trails expenses, signaling a tough year ahead as longstanding platforms fade and interest wanes. The old Constitutional Elm symbol looms as history fades, prompting calls to focus on local corn and cotton topics.
A stern man mocks a hired hand for carrying a lantern while heading to see his girl. The worker protests that he never carried a lantern on the coast, recalling past hardships and misfortune as the moment hints at trouble ahead.
In St Louis a tailor struck his wife with an iron. she seeks divorce citing the assault. The case shows tensions and a resulting divorce suit amid other marital strains in the area.
A collection of divorce suits criticized for messy handling and delays. The remarks compare divorce to dirty laundry and bathwear, humorously noting the effort needed to earn money as opposed to its easy appearance.
Wood Smith resigned from the Loegootee city council on Saturday. The councilman’s immediate removal to Washington prompted speculation over a successor to fill the seat.
The August term of the Martin circuit court will adjourn Saturday. The next term will be in November.
An old advertisement touts “Phosphates” as a cure to calm nerves and boost energy. It targets “thin people” and those with anxiety, claiming the product improves mind and endurance. The copy promotes Williams' Pharmacy and other druggists carrying the final packaged product.
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