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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1917

Page

2

Urges Women to Support the Liberty Loan

By Mrs. Antoinette Funk vice chairman of the Woman's Liberty Loan Committee the piece calls on women to fund the war effort through liberty bonds noting bonds as low as fifty dollars with flexible payment options it stresses democracy liberty and national unity and urges every woman to buy a bond or persuade others to do so highlighting the war as a defense of life against oppression and a safer home for children.

Antonette Funk Antoinette Funk Woman's Liberty Loan Committee The United Press Washington Joan’committee Europe Lusitania Eafe America

Rag Leesville Visit and Decoration Exercises Report

Rag Leesville, William Keck and daughter Mrs William Simpson near Loogootee spent Thursday through Saturday with Mr and Mrs T G Wadsworth. A large number of people attended Decoration exercises here Wednesday.

William Keck William Simpson Loogootee Mro T. G Wadsworth

Margaret Mason's Fashion Hints on Wooly Trends

In a breezy New York column, Margaret Mason notes Third Avenue chic as Fifth Avenue knitters flood streets with woolen gear. Soldiers, sailors, and fashion-minded ladies sport mufflers, chest protectors, and yarn-trimmed garments. The piece covers dresses, lingerie, hats, veils, and parasols all embellished in wool, predicting a 1917 wartime surge in wool embroidery and "wooly" styles.

New York Fifth Avenue Angerie Farhion Ann Mother Soose

Local residents attend Decoration services and visits

The article lists numerous local residents and their movements from Odon to Bramble and Washington, noting Decoration day attendance, family visits, and social calls. It mentions Elmer Flinn and family from Linton, Mrs Susanna Flinn, John W. Cricklow and wife, Logan Gant and family, Sydney Bowman on Wednesday, and Trustee A M Clark traveling to Washington to greet the new superintendent. It also notes weather hoping for settled conditions and motions of residents to register for upcoming local matters.

Roberts Odon Alex Wallowe T. G. Wadeworth Huw T. G. Wadsevorta

Plainville Social Roundup at Sunday Services

Plainville residents attended Odd uridl Services Sunday. Austin Taylor and family from Lingon visited with relatives. James Rink and Sys Louis McKittrick hosted Sunday gatherings. Elf Day hosted by Cyrus Day, and Noah Daman’s daughters visited Elnora relatives. Will Fletcher and Harry McBride visited Raleigh Sawyer. Kidd England and Rosco England spent time with their family. Sylvester Hackler and family stayed with Wel Hackler in Washington. Margaret Runnerla continues Sunday visitations.

Clars Pollows Austin Taylor Lingon James Rink Sys Louis McKittrick Elf Day Cyrus Day Noalh Daman Daugisters Elnora Afra Will Fletcher Harry McBride Raleigh Sawyer Mrs. Kidd England Rosco England Sylvester Hackler Wel Hackler Washington Margaret Runner

Davis Purchases Vingennes Drug Store in Vincennes

Davis, of its city, has purchased the Wood Watjen drug store on Main Street in Vincennes. He plans to take charge today. Davis has been in the drug business for years and previously worked at Fred S. Craig and with Williams the dressmaker. London reports more Allied sacrifices as golf notables Watt and Carr are noted. Watt dies after leg amputation from shrapnel at Vimy Ridge and Carr is missing. Tomatoes used for stock feed and oil in Italian industry.

Davis Vinveones Vincennes Main Street Vin]cennes Fred S. Craig Tor Williams London David Watt Vimy Ridge Frank Carr

Trench Tales From London Report on Lagnicourt

A wounded Australian recalls the battle at Lagnicourt describing German charges lasting seven minutes or more and intense close combat with butt-ends bombs and improvised weapons. He mentions a comrade named Pritz losing his head and quotes violent acts to illustrate German ferocity.

London Lagnicourt Pritz

Humphreys Homeopathic Remedies Offered for Families

An old advertisement touts Humphreys remedies for mothers fathers nurses and invalids with a claim of over sixty years of trust. Sold by druggists with cash on receipt of price. Free mailed medical book and address at Comet at York.

Humphreys Argent

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