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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1927
Page
4
Notice advertises subscription pricing for the publication, listing county and outside county rates, weekly carrier rate, and in advance payment. It notes that mail subscriptions are continued automatically on expiration and that publishers do not wish to force the Democrat on anyone.
A call to persuade any injured soldier who refuses government aid to file a claim. The Veterans Bureau spends 15 million dollars monthly on disabled soldiers, yet that sum conveys little. Every disabled veteran should receive the care he deserves.
Ora Hatfield is found guilty of murdering Nell Anderson, Vincennes restaurant keeper, and sentenced to life imprisonment. Hatfield, with a long record, had been paroled multiple times and returned to prison for various offenses. He will begin serving his sentence in Michigan City while debates over pardon control continue.
The Veterans Bureau designates June 7 as the final deadline for submissions or actions related to a pending program. Officials urge interested parties to comply promptly and provide required documentation by the date.
If this kind of weather persists, Daviess county farmers may adopt rice as a rotation crop. Rice needs abundant water, and the region currently has plenty of supply to support such a shift.
A New York Sunday Roto edition prompts many men to send marriage proposals to pretty women. One reader recalls a high school memory from Kant as men abroad seek wives, while brokers offer luxuries. The piece notes rising broker activity and costly Wall Street seats, reflecting urban hustle and hopeful letters amid speculation.
June 4 report from the department of agriculture predicts lower pork retail prices than a year ago, citing higher domestic supplies and increased slaughter. Price reductions in live stock and wholesale meat markets are attributed to plentiful pork, with less export demand noted.
Edna Harrison seeks 5000 dollars for personal injuries in Evansville streetcar incident. She says on January 2 she was alighting a streetcar when a car driven by Adams Weber struck her. Plaintiff names the defendant in circuit court and requests damages.
An official statement from International Paper confirms a leadership change as the top director is declared. The announcement outlines the new role and expected impact on company direction and strategy.
Hamlet Lett, Daviess County agricultural agent, says only about ten percent of farmland is in crops and corn can still be planted by June 26 with yield depending on fall conditions. If wet soil prevents corn, plant soybeans or cowpeas for soil benefits. Melon growers face washouts from frequent rains. Enos Yarlworth mentions his melon grove has planted watermelons several times this spring.
Fragmentary note describes how different regions view bread and ingredients from Mexico and Central America. Mentions dried fish, ice taba, potatoes in Ireland, and tree bark in Russia in a fragmented historical context. No clear event or dates emerge. Names and places are implied rather than specified.
Dr Roscoe Gilmore Stott president of Franklin University gave the commencement address for the Washington High School class of 1927, likening life to a baseball game and urging effort at third base. Diplomas were presented by R L McIntosh with scholastic honors awarded to several students.
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