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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1916

Page

6

Waste Paper Revival Faces Shortages and Rising Prices

The article notes a global pull for waste paper as a major raw material for papermaking. Foreign restrictions reduce jet-making stock exports, boosting costs and driving demand for rag, burlap, and old paper fibers. High grade and low grade rags, waste paper, and scraps become vital for box board, newsprint, book papers, and roofing felts, while clean clippings and printer waste fetch steady demand.

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Denver Returns to Mayoralty Scheme After Commission Rule

United Press reports Denver overturns commission government after three years and reverts to a mayoral system. Robert W. Speer elected mayor under a charter amendment as council is nine members, four appointed by Speer and five chosen by a novel method through local civic and business groups to avoid an immediate election. Future councils to be elected by popular vote. An industrial board and a mayoral cabinet are created to streamline administration, with centralized authority cited as the motive for change. Separately, DePauw University begins its seventy seventh commencement in Greencastle Indiana with a concert by music students and the bishopric sermon set for tomorrow.

Denver Cole Jima Robert W. Speer Mss Speer Couneilmanic Hanger Wansecy Sheer de Pauw Greencastle Ind DePauw University School of ‘Music George R. Grose Hilliary A. “Gobin

Fragmentary Memoir of a 19th Century Politician Hero

A garbled obituary sketch recounts a long career from North Carolina origins to military service in the Civil War, promotion to brigadier general, and a claim of serving as Oregon Territory governor and its first U S senator. It mentions participation in battles, leadership of Indiana troops, and a later nomination with Breckinridge.

Joseph Lane Nort Carolina Insana Low Allany Lane Ulacedy Indiana Verft Cruz Matnamoras Oregon Territory Oregon ISGC P Breckinridge

Indiana and Purdue Meet at Bloomington

Indiana and Purdue meet at Bloomington for the final athletic contest on the old Dan Field before its demolition for a new gym and field. The game shapes the West conference race as both teams aim to avenge a Lafayette loss and defend state and Western titles with Grimson primed for key scoring. Louise Cro will continue regional play in Ohio during the summer.

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Portable steel buildings for every purpose advertised

Portable steel structures claim fireproof weather tight and indestructible with uses as private garages cottages boat houses storage houses shops engine houses railway buildings and voting stations. Emphasizes quick shipments and cost savings and offers consultation on requirements paints and fabrication oils.

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