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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1938
Page
4
The Washington Democrat reports daily except Sunday from the Democrat Building. Local coverage highlights community events, politics, and society notes with regional notices and brief updates from city and state government.
A hospital near Evansville reports a remarkable operation where surgeons used tibia bone grafts to fuse a damaged spine. Dr Schnek led the procedure with assistan ts from Dr Don Davidson and Dr Harley Kaufman. The patient remains in a cast as healing proceeds, with expected recovery time around two hours for the grafts to solidify.
The United States Public Health Service offers advice for staying well away from the office this summer. Wear light clothing and limit sun exposure, watch food and water, protect eyes, avoid mosquitoes and ticks, drink salty water in heat, and follow safe travel habits.
President Roosevelt today backed a bill granting the president discretionary power to choose any of the top three candidates for post office vacancies. The measure seeks to loosen the current requirement that the president appoint the top civil service candidate, a change Democrats say would reduce Republican advantage from prior administrations and ensure more partisan balance.
A fragment notes sculptors of classic and medieval times color their marble figures. The line hints at stylistic approaches and historical context in sculpture, suggesting a discussion of materials, techniques, and cultural influences across eras.
A Children’s Day pageant titled Joy to Far Countries will be presented Sunday night June 12 at 7 30 at Central Christian church. Primary children portray nine foreign countries with narrators Miss Rowena Splater and Martha Gilley. Music by the Junior and Intermediate Choir directed by Marion Donaldson, who will also perform a vocal solo. Prior to the pageant the primary children will sing three group songs including Sunbeams and I Think when I Read that Sweet.
Mike Jacobs, a fight promoter, says he would take less than a million for a boxing monopoly and title run. He claims to prefer pet upkeep over pugilism while the Weary promoter battles nerves.
Daviess Farms reports armyworm infestations affecting dairy operations with four developmental stages described, from eggs to adult moths. Three generations may occur yearly, spreading across fields near Moose Factory Ontario as farmers race to protect crops and cattle from feeding damage.
A scrambled crossword style list presents clues and partial answers for horizontal and vertical entries. Many items reference body parts animals ships gods places and abstract terms with some missing or garbled letters, indicating a completed puzzle grid.
In a traditional practice, shepherds in distant lands tether geese to their flocks to prevent straying. This method leverages the geese as vigilant keepers, guiding the flock through countryside and fields.
An old advertisement touts FARTEITH as a new improved powder to sprinkle on upper or lower teeth. It claims the product does not slide or slip, has no taste or flavor, and provides all day firmness. It promotes FASug store and promises fresh breath.
Senator Elbert D. Thomas conference chair seeks a satisfactory compromise on the wage hour bill. He is shown conferring with the White House after an exposure drew crossfire between northern and southern groups risking a Senate filibuster.
Mr Bassett of the Soil Conservation Service near Washington urges timely weed control to protect pasture forage and moisture. Weeds cycle and must be mowed repeatedly to prevent reseeding, with mowing best at bloom. Hand pulling aids inaccessible areas. lime and fertilizer boost desirable grasses, reducing weed problems on cooperating farms.
Sealed proposals for foundations piping switchboard and electric wiring for Power House equipment will be received by the Clerk-Treasurer of Washington Indiana until 7 30 P M CST on June 14 1938. Bids opened publicly after deadline. Proposals must follow Engineer Form 96 and include non collusion affidavit and Form 96 A questionnaire. Bevington Williams Inc consulting engineers.
The Board of Public Safety of Was Indiana reserves the right to reject a bid or awards. The contract calls for a total bid price payable to the City of Was Indiana. The contractor must furnish required bond and comply with all municipal requirements.
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