Untitled fragment from post reads odd price marks
A fragmentary OCR line shows prices and a postal reference with unclear meaning. The text mentions three monetary values and a post number but lacks full context or identifiable names.
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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1937
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR line shows prices and a postal reference with unclear meaning. The text mentions three monetary values and a post number but lacks full context or identifiable names.
Former local woman Dymandell in Indianapolis dies at 65 after yearlong health decline. Daughter of Amos and Malinda Everett, she lived in the community, planned a Washington visit, and leaves two daughters Adolphus Perkins and Catherine Coverstone, plus sons Frank Keith Lilburn and William McDonald. Funeral at Antioch Christian Church with Rev. Buha leading, burial in nearby cemetery.
William Ferguson weighs a 25 year view on U S apple orchards asking if there are more or fewer trees now. The piece explores acreage changes and potential shifts in production comparing past and present orchard scales.
The notice recalls Claude Cherry of Loogootee and Elnora area, died after a long illness aged about 60. Survived by daughter Nellie Trotter of Courtney and wife Frances Moore, with siblings and relatives in Indiana. Funeral services are set for Monday at 10 in the Methodist church in Oakland City, with burial at Oakdale.
A railroad association bulletin shows fatalities at grade crossings rising and attributes most crashes to motorist carelessness. It notes in 79 percent of last year's incidents the train traveled under 40 mph, arguing that modest driver caution could prevent about four fifths of these disasters.
Assistant Secretary of Commerce Jo Monroe Johnson weighs a ban on risky stunt flights across the Atlantic. He notes the bold single handed crossing proved its value in the past, but the era of reckless freelancing is over. Aviation now favors conservative, highly organized operations over dangerous daring feats.
Loogootee residents hosted a bridge gathering with prizes for Mrs. Ernestine Heffernman, Mrs. Effa Cunningham, Mrs. Lena Smith and guest winners Mrs. R. Strickler, Mrs. Joe Patterson, Mrs. Lynn J. Ecuyer. Attendees included Mrs. Lyn. J. L Ecuyer of Greerleaf Kansas and others. next week host will be Mrs. Joe Ackerman. Women’s Club State Convention attendance noted with several names listed.
The Plainville Home Makers club plans a Thursday evening meeting at the home of Mrs. Floyd. Members are to gather for a social and discussion in a informal town gathering.
A sanitized OCR snippet presents numbered clue fragments and partial answers. The readable items reference small island, bulb flower, frost bite, eggs, gems, Greek, war container, affrays, knock, bugle, sages, poker stake, guiding, Morinda river and various incomplete terms, suggesting a cryptic or crossword style puzzle page.
Summer heat harms hogs causing restlessness and stress as farmers seek ways to mitigate effects. The piece highlights animal welfare concerns and calls for measures to reduce heat exposure and improve pen conditions for swine during hot periods.
Form No 109 Notice announces a 9 00 A M June 336 1937 hearing at the Ole Court House Washington County to consider license applications for Lewis W Burris and others at 315 E Main St and 26714 315 E Main St for beer and wine sales. The document names Washington retailer and mentions applicants and premises in incomplete form.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss cleaning blankets before storage and the sensitivity to rubbing and temperature. It mentions caution with washing and rinsing water, alkalis, and handling to avoid damage. Entities include references to blankets and storage, with uncertain details.
A readable fragment notes a state fair exhibit on fabric care to prevent moth damage. It mentions drying blankets thoroughly, hanging over a line, using a box or container, and safekeeping with paradichlorobenzene or naphthalene flakes as protection. It references a timely Indiana State Fair display in September.
The fragment cites an estimate of about 120000 comets in the known solar system and notes a logical relation: all blue-eyed cats are deaf, but not all deaf cats are blue-eyed. It also references an estimated total of 7,464 farming families in 1936.
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