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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1925

Page

4

Goshen Man Warns of Florida Land Boom

Thomas A Starr of Goshen warns Goshen Daily News readers against Florida land schemes tied to a real estate boom. He cautions Florida buyers against blue sky plots and unscrupulous agents, noting many subdivisions are questionable and the market is speculative amid a statewide frenzy.

Indiana Florida Thomas A. ‘Starr Goshen Atampa Goshen Daily News le Warn Galeymen Pacific Coast Uise

Prohibition Penalties Measured Across Courts in Early Year

Analysis shows penalties for prohibition violators in early year months before Wright codified law. Courts nationwide issued jail terms and prison sentences totaling 1498 months across 3,617 convictions, averaging 3.7 months and about 132 dollars per conviction. Federal cases under Judge Baltzell yielded 143 convictions with 798 months jailed and 41,400 dollars in fines.

Pines Haltzell Ars Baltzell Axinum. Co

Dorothy Dix urges wives to vacation in moderation

Dorothy Dix argues wives should take brief breaks from household duties to refresh their nerves and strengthen families. She warns against long separations and suggests two weeks to a month as a safe vacation. overindulgence risks neglect and marital strife.

M ‘Ther Ever Dorothy DIX

Bossy the cow survives dramatic sinkhole plunge

Joe Franklin of Veale township found his cow Bossy wedged in a former Franklin coal mine sinkhole eighteen feet below after slipping through a crust and falling fourteen feet onto a dirt pile. Rescuers used ropes and a wagon to hoist the animal to the surface. the cow walked to the barn seemingly uninjured aside from stiffness after about 48 hours entombed.

Min Franklin Owen Allison Andrew Gross Grant Taylor

Farmer Dock Stout Overcome By Heat In Pike County

Dock Stout a farmer from Bure Oak Pike County collapsed from heat while working on Saturday. Orvil Holling and Lee Herick nearby carried him to shade and later home. Doctor said he would recover.

Dock Stout Bure Oak Pike County Orvil Hollig Lee Herick

Classified fragment hints at late store sale on Avon site

A damaged fragment notes a sale action at a store on 21192 E Main Street Avon and references July timing. It lists names in unclear text and partial street details, giving a vague auction or sale notice without clear dates or participants.

Gilean Troy Road Main Street

Shortage of High School Teachers in Indiana

Indianapolis July 13 The department of public instruction reports a shortage of high school teachers this fall due to the requirement of three years college training for second class and four years for first class certif ication. Grade teachers are more abundant. music art and domestic science are in demand. Average salaries run about 100 for grade teachers and 150 for high school teachers. Sixty retired teachers have applied for positions.

Indianapolis Ind Army Indiana Public Igh

Visitors and local guests attend the Reeve Township gathering

Mathew Cullivan of Indianapolis visits relatives and friend Miss Irene Centin of EB St 44 during vacation with her father Thomas Conlin and daughter Esther. Several attendees from beyond the vicinity attended the dance given by the Smiths.

Mathew Cullivan Indianapoli

St Louis visitors and local family gatherings noted

The article lists numerous local residents visiting relatives and attending events from St Louis to Montgomery. Names include Kelletts, Wilsons, Delaneys, Mahans, Zinks, Reillys, Colvins, Culliv ers, Murphy, McCauleys, and Donaghd. Visits occur at homes of Mr and Mrs, with weekends and a funeral noted.

St Louis Visit For McCauldy Family Over Weekend

Misses Margaret and Sophia Donaghue visited James Mahan and family Wednesday. St Louis visitors also spent time with John McCauldy and family Saturday and Sunday.

St. Louis John McCauldy Amily Margaret and Sophia Donaghue James Mahan Family

Blast Shatters Cafe From Sewer Gas Blast

Centerville Indiana July 13 a Sunday morning explosion rocked the Howe restaurant on Main Street as sewer gas accumulated between a double floor and ignited. The blast damaged the restaurant and shattered nearby windows. no injuries were reported and losses were heavy.

Centerville Ind Wayne County Eugene Howe Boyd Lane Issaig Howe Theamberson Dunbar Grocery Nixon Meat Market Laura Hall

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