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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
5
The spring drive is on as demand for buggies grows. Our stock includes wide and narrow-track buggy types with steel rims and all rubber tires priced from 128 to 150 dollars. We offer a line of buggy harness and a tire recycling program to breathe new life into worn tires.
A local column touts New Perfection oil stoves and washing machines as labor savers. It contrasts biblical furnace trials with modern kitchen toil, urging homes to swap hot stoves for oil models and kettles for machines while promoting records by Harry E. Humphrey and others for entertainment.
The piece argues reputation cannot be weighed and must be earned through integrity. It recalls a four-decade business history, noting growth from 600 to over seven hundred thousand square feet. It emphasizes service to the community and invites customers to rely on their staff and facilities.
A period advertisement urges homes to be inviting and livable for children and teenagers. It stresses well furnished spaces for youths, including desks, book cases, chairs, rockers, cozy corners, and porches. Good furniture, it claims, shapes character, taste, and social circle, and invites parents to consult the store for ideas with no obligation to buy.
A muddled sales pitch touts a lawn mower as a wise choice, claiming better value and longevity than cheaper models. It urges readers to compare life satisfaction and cost, promising guidance on selecting a mower that balances price with reliability.
Henry Walthall stars in Modern Husbands at the Grand tonight a tale of a wealthy business man and a modern wife whose misread attentions and neglect lead to marital strain and possible tragedy. Also features The Wegleya vaudeville act and Hearst News in a Christieomedy program shaping the night.
The program highlights Mack Sennett in Yankee Doodle in Berlin with references to Kaiser and Von Hindenburg in a comical skit. Nazimova stars in Toga of Fate at the Liberty Thursday and Friday with a special Bite From Bohemian Girl prologue by Paul Sebring, Roy Scoble, and others.
Bridget Madden died this morning at her son Michael Madden's home in Bogard township from general debility. Born in Ireland May 10, 1835, she long resided in Bogard, was a devout Catholic of St Michael's parish. Funeral services will be Thursday at 9 a.m. at St Michael's, with burial at St Peter's cemetery.
Squire J. C. Sheley announced that residents owing dog taxes have until July first to pay without extra costs. After July first prosecutions will begin against those who have not paid.
ADDITIONAL WANT ADS moved from the second floor to basement room once used by Squire Kellams J C Shelay J P Joots. NOTICE delinquent dog taxes due by July 1 with no extra expense. prosecutions begin after July 1. FOR SALE used lawn mowers repaired sharpened and some furniture. Alfred Walton corner Herron and East Fifth. FOR SALE good work horse Bell phone 438. 10d3t
The notice promises free repair or rebuild if work proves not first class. It invites patronage based on product quality and careful customer care. It provides contact numbers Bell 30 or 1376.
The court convict carries a fine from five to twenty five dollars and must pay court costs. Minor penalties reflect standard municipal fines and associated charges. The excerpt notes the financial penalties but lacks broader context or specifics of the case.
Atlantic City June 19 Today was resolution day at the convention of the American Federation of Labor and the resolution proposers were put in force. Delegates voted 180 to 150 to urge repeal of daylight saving law. Prohibition was expected to come up through brewery workers. Frank Carvington president of the Illinois district of coal miners planned to ask sanction for a five day week six hours a day for miners. He said 56 000 miners are out of work and the plan would provide the nation with coal with all miners working. Building trades would seek a 40 hour week at a dollar an hour.
Squire J C Sheley relocated his office from the court house second floor to the room in the basement previously used by Squire J W Kellams who has resigned.
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