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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1919
Page
6
A sales pitch promises a Hamilton rifle by parcel post for buyers of Jumbo Blue laundry blue. Dealers are urged to stock 75 10 cent or 150 1 cent packages and to order from their jobber if not on hand. Premiums are advertised with the offer.
The schedule lists dates from June 10 to July 11 for the 1919 county board of review sessions across towns and townships. Taxpayers are urged to study their township date and present cases to the board to expedite work. Officials named include Samuel F. Bush County Assessor, Jacob G. Clark County Auditor, Elmer Buzan Treasurer, Thomas D. Slimp Judge appointee, and William H. Kiefer.
Washington city officials cited a report by Fire Chief William N Belcher detailing eight hours during June when the city had no fire protection due to alleged failure of the Washington Water Light & Power company to answer pumping station calls. The water pressure dropped to 22 pounds, later rising to 10 pounds, with pumps reportedly broken and staff unavailable. The chief notes communication failures and questions the company ready to serve claims amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
Indiana and Illinois Christian churches attend the annual conference at Union Christian College. Officials plan a $100 000 endowment campaign and dedicate Hatten buildings to be used as gymnasium and school. WC Pearce and other speakers from Chicago Urbana Dayton and Tokyo address the gathering. Graduation tomorrow will produce the largest class to date.
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