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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
5
One-piece cotton Joey bathing suits offered in black with black and white narrow stripe banding. Two button shoulder straps, two sizes available. Useful for any age, priced to deter last minute needs for a swim.
Hosiery specials of the first week were eagerly bought by women who judged hosiery of exceptional worth. The cash offer promises greater savings with high quality and lasting service. Beautiful black lustre finish and seamless design with spliced heel and toe. Slight irregularities noted at the garter top.
Society notices announce a Presbyterian Guild apron sale at Mrs L I Read's home on North Past Street Friday afternoon from 2 to 4 o'clock. The event invites public participation. Other society items mention N O B club meeting with Sam Schofeld on East First Street, and various residents planning trips and visits.
A wartime warning is issued urging farmers to inspect fields as attackers may have placed wires to injure harvesters. Reports describe mower injuries and the fear that enemy agitators could be sabotaging agricultural work, with tensions rising as the harvest season nears.
The focal selection board named thirteen men for military training in Indianapolis. Twelve will travel Saturday morning from the Indiana School for the Deaf. The list includes Roger Warr E Uribe, Warren Lashbrook, Benedict A Wade, Au Khiwell, Arthur Otiste, W Armstrong, Garrett Norval Sheetz, Thomas Kelfett, AL 4 McCarty, William Presley Lobker, and others. One man claimed he is not a slave and urged men to join. The board sent questions. one applicant answered by marking across the sheet and mailing it back. The next call awaits.
Farmers in Evergeney County press Washington and urban centers for harvest labor. The plan enlists local enrollment agents in Elnora Plainville Odon and Montgomery to match workers with farms. Farmers must place calls 24 hours before needed, with deadlines Saturday 6 oclock for Monday labor. Agents list include Washington Fred Fromme Plainville J J Dowshdrty Elnora P Talliver Odon Wp Hayes Montgomery John Rudelpie.
Amid state regulatory advice and council talk, officers outline midyear expenses and hiring pauses. Items include utility rent, tree trimming, hardware purchases, sprinkler work, and payroll costs. Key names and entities surface in a diffuse list of expenditures from Suddath & Co, Yarbrough, and Electric Works, with Midyear budget strains noted.
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