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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1925
Page
4
An article warns that the European corn borer and other caterpillars attack thick stemmed plants in Indiana. It details egg overwintering, larval boring in stalks, and practical controls such as hand destruction of borers, piercing burrows with a wire, and removing and burning infested plants along field edges to curb spread.
Four thousand young men gather at Camp Knox for a citizen training camp. Registrants include city, country, rich and working boys from Ohio Kentucky and West Virginia. They are processed through medical inspection and issued uniforms before entering barracks training.
Dorothy Dix dispenses blunt guidance to a wife betrayed by her husband and a widow seeking independence. She urges confronting the affair with divorce for dignity, then advises the widow to become self supporting rather than burdening aging parents. Also counsels delaying marriage for two young women until finding genuine, capable partners.
Indianapolis reports a sharp rise in gasoline tax receipts for June, totaling $314 684 higher than the previous year. State collector Archie H Nobilt cites higher automotive use and a three cent per gallon tax as drivers, noting $1 812 026.97 collected in the first quarter of 1925. A fragment mentions Mammoth Cave river courses being traced with dyes.
A late-emerging second brood of codling moths is forecast across Indiana from Evanville to Fort Wayne with July spray windows. Extra arsenate coverage is urged through July and August due to extended hatching and heavy infestations anticipated, requiring careful orchard spraying.
H E Stalcup son of Steve Stalcup formerly of Elnora now in Linton has accepted the agricultural instructor post at Linton High School and has begun his summer duties.
Announcement states that stores will open on Friday night and Saturday night compensating for closures on July 4th. It notes the association’s decision to extend hours to cover the holiday period and ensure customers can shop Friday and Saturday evenings.
A fire at Parker Farm near Switz destroyed six hundred bales of destroyed stock. James Ryan reported the blaze appeared to have started spontaneously in the cafe. Firefighters fought the blaze but the bales were completely consumed.
John Rutter oftersburg was in the city today visiting Mack the bookbinder who has bound for Pike officials and made many acquaintances during his stay Elwood Williams of Keller Williams is recovering from a four week illness and will return to work soon Mrs Herbert Baker of Atraw road underwent a major operation at St Vincent hospital Indianapolis Dr Tomas B Noble performed the operation and reported the patient was in good condition post op
An old advertisement promises relief from varicose and swollen veins using an original two-ounce bottle of Emerald Oil. It claims full strength, guarantees reduction of swollen veins and goitre, and urges trying Williams Pharmacy with a £0 offer if unavailable. Implies quick improvement after topical application.
Shoals, July 2. In a sequence of recent elections four bank presidents have filled vacancies in Martin County. Albaugh of Star Milling Co. was chosen as president of the Martin County Bank to fill the unexpired term of the late Benjamin C. Johnson. Charis W. States of Johnson and Chenoweth was named vice president. About two weeks earlier Thomas Browning, mayor of Shoa, was elected president of the First National Bank to cover the vacancy caused by the death of George W. Gates.
Public utility commission authorizes a rate reduction for Loogootee light and power upon petition by the city. The action lowers charges for residents and businesses, effective after standard regulatory approval and notice. The decision reflects municipal advocacy for cost relief amid electric service needs.
Ad listing price cuts on Hill Top knickers, Warner’s brassieres, silk hose, printed silks, and Cinderella panties. Items include Hill Top knickers at 3.25, Warner’s brassieres 39 cents, silk hose 39 cents, yard fabrics 85 cents, and Cinderella dresses 1.65 to 1.00 dollars for children’s sizes.
A species of fishing cat common in parts of India and Burma feeds on fishes and mollusks it catches itself, reflecting its specialized hunting of aquatic prey.
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