Damage from Windstorm Impacts Daviess County Crops
In Daviess County the recent windstorm caused damage estimated in the thousands. Crops that were fair were greatly shortened, while apples were blown from trees, some cider making, others sold locally. The article notes ongoing oil activity and mentions officials Boril Luder and John Reinsel visiting Washington from a military camp. Fire crews faced challenges during rapid shifts in city incidents.
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Urchard
Daviess
Boril Luder
John Reinsel
Washington
Shington
D. C
Zanesville
Lear
Luter
Luder
Lexington
For Sale Classified Items Parade
A jumble of ads offers numerous for sale items and notices. Listings include furniture like a Davenette heater kitchen cabinet and mattress, instruments such as saxophones cornets and a Buescher bass, a 1925 Ford coupe, typewriter No 6, radios and parts, a gas stove, hay and beans, and several small household goods. Also announced are sales at Johnson Music Co and multiple private sellers with contact details and locations.
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Forlsalh
Ruby
Ford Oupe
Roscoe Allen
Hometings Company
la Oliver
Anthony Wilson
Connelle
Ind
Kentucky
German police dog naps by telephone pole
A German police dog is described as leaning against a telegraph pole and sound asleep, a quiet moment captured in the scene.
Washington News Drews Urges Dry Edie to Shoot
Washington report notes Drews tells Edie to shoot in elf defense and questions if that linked to being offered a drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington News
Andrews
Edie
Monkey and man spark street scene chatter on Fifth Avenue
A loosely quoted fragment describes a monkey alarming pedestrians on Fifth Avenue and a Kansas City man claiming to handle $6,000 bricks daily. The passage hints at a chaotic urban moment with jittery residents and sensational claims.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
MAN
Kansas City
Foolish Girl Tries English Channel Swim Plan
A fragment notes a girl attempting to swim the English Channel and jokingly suggests she might have boarded a steamboat to reach her goal. The tone hints at speculation rather than a reported event.
For Sale Four Room Cottage on West Tenth Street
Four room cottage with two porches lights and city water in good repair. West Tenth Street possession at once. Liberal terms available.
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West Tenth Street
Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Claims Quick Weight Gain
An old advertisement promotes Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a fast way to gain weight. It touts the product as a flesh producer with vitamins and sugar coated tabs. Offered by McCoy's, the Lebat Cod Liver Oil Tablet is advertised in boxes of 60 tablets with claims of pounds gained in 30 days.
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Daviess County
J. Lindeman
McCoy’s
Potts family reunion at Potts grove in Reeve
A Potts family reunion held at Potts grove near Reeve Sunday featured long life and sums of attendees. E E Meade chaired and officers were elected including President Frank Potts and Treasurer Oral Potts while many Potts relatives and spouses attended with numerous children and extended family members listed from the Potts line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potts
Aerate Prater
Oral Potts
John A. Wil
Cleta
Arthur
Pearl
Ernest
Ben
Laura
Marie
Keth
Lawrence
Sylvia
Herber Nelson
Leo Russell
Crank
Bie
Pais
Josephine
Altan Dollars
Ralph
Oneta
Lucille
Martha
Austin
Friedman
Logan Prater
Daugh
Daily Market Report and Cemetery Cleanup Notice
The report notes fluctuating cattle prices with steers around 14.00 to 13.50 and calves near 12.00 to 13.00, with miscellaneous hogs and stock summaries. Also a Bethel Cemetery cleanup is planned south of Washington on Thursday morning, August 27, with the Ladies Missionary Society serving.
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Er’s
Montgon
Publica
Washington
Ill
Ladies Missionary Society of the Church
H. Bur
Coal Company Coal
Jesse J. Wilson
Montgomery
Lambe
Arte Lane Chaice
Tame
Nate Srook
Bethel
Ladies Missiona Society of the Church
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Ailgdét
Walnut
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Positon
Wash
Emmons Co
Newark
New
Shorts State
Paul G. Smiley
R. L. McIntosh
Lassifie
Campbell Av
Waite Ngton
Indiana
Nashington
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Potts
Ters Thelma and
Elizabeth
Harold Armes
Sidney Carmabah
Robert
Mahala Potts
Ira Potts
Gilbert
John Livingston
Wilbur
Wilma Doufe
Taylor Potts
Elmer
al Katherine
Tack
Lee Grant
Ald
Mabel
Ray
Pearl Fraklin
Gusta Smith
Lula- Willia
Elmer Potts
C. J. Potts
Norma Kard
L. A. Harold
Ruth
Sher
Kathleen Paul
Esther
Wilma
Laura Prater
W. H. Purcell
A. Smith
Annis Edwards
Gus Lett
Earl
Thomas Davis
Roy
Clarence
Mildred Armes
Zeie Evans
Edith
Sam
Charles
Bernard Kates
Susan Krodel
Frank Krodel
Williams
Taylor
Daily Market Reports
F. H. Gross
Clover
Chicago
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