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Washington Washington Democrat

Location

Washington, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1917

Page

8

Patriot program urges liberty bonds and Red Cross support

In a church talk led by Father Boland and Chairman McCarty, the message calls on all able citizens to buy Liberty Bonds and support the Red Cross. It frames financial sacrifice as patriotic duty and a path to victory, citing democracy abroad and life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all. It urges those unfit for combat to contribute financially.

Red Cross Father Boland Eveu Russia Poland Ireland England Council Chamber of Nations Fieht Army of the Republic Cyphe Fas McCarty W. V. Boland

Big Times at Shops mark flag raisings in Baltimore

Baltimore & Ohio shop employees held two flag raisings Saturday afternoon drawing large crowds. About 500 car shop workers heard J Earle Thompson speak while Ex Senator Dick of Maryland addressed the locomotive department crowd. West End children and Boy Scouts aided with band music, praised as top local patriotic demonstrations. Maddalena in Rigoletto planned for Grand Friday June 14 with Miss McKedy's fine mezzo soprano.

Baltimore & Ohio Shop J. “Earle Thompson Thcre Maryland Locomotive Department West End Via Maddalena Miss McKedy

How to Tell Real Diamonds From Imitations

An old guide explains practical tests for diamond authenticity. It notes real stones resist scratching, show unique refraction, and retain water drops while imitations smear or reveal flaws. Methods include using a file, sapphire hardness, and looking for multiple dark points when viewed through glass or paper.

Barefoot Dancer Sparks Expressive Feet Debate

Critics question the dancer noted for expressive feet, while a press agent is accused of claiming she interprets classics with every toe wiggle, stirring debate over performance interpretation and publicity.

Lever Bill Favorably Reported by House Agriculture Committee

The Lever food control bill was favorably reported today by the House of Agriculture Committee. It would grant the president power to act as food administrator during shortages and set authority for national price and distribution controls.

Washington, J House of Agriculture Committee Herbert Hoauver

Weather Update and Local Birth Notice

The forecast calls for warmer weather in the northeast with overcast skies and a high of 75 and a low of 6 as showers pass. A birth is recorded in Vincennes on Sunday, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank i x. Real estate transfers include Mary M. Moone transferring lots 2 and 3 in Turner's first addition, Greenville, and Jahnson & co. selling to Ed ward P. Killion & wife in Elnora, plus Anna Townsend and husband selling to Hugh and Tao.

Franki x Vincennes Kray Trownee Mary M. Moone Faith Washington Turner's Greenville Jahnson & Wo Edward P. Killion

Incation Indicates Camp Address in Washington

Ambiguous OCR fragment references Colbert in Washington and a camp linked to Mary E. Hedrick with partial figures 900 and 1,250. Readable items suggest a notice or property related entry but details are incomplete.

Colbert Washington Mary E. Hedrick

Grand Tonight at the Gold Rooster theatre

In the five reel feature Her New York Phoebe Lester a country girl fancies a New York man Philip from the city seeks love and health rescue. A glamorous train tale follows Phoebe meeting Laura Owen and a kind police officer guiding her to a wedding. Also Our Fighting Forces and Flynn Stanley vaudeville conclude the night.

New York Phoebe Lester Philip Phoebe Laura Owen Phasbe Philp Pathe Flynn & Stanley

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