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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1919
Page
3
A farm tour showcases the Moline Universal Tractor pulling a two row cultivator. The display promises faster field work, noting 60 percent of county crops grown in rows and claiming the tractor handles all cultivation with no horses or mules. Visitors are urged to see Mr Swallows plow two rows at once.
Farmers are advised to check harvest tools and binder twine for good condition. If there are doubts, repairs can be ordered now to avoid delays. The notice emphasizes acting ahead of potential jams during a bumper crop and mentions stock concerns for binder twine.
A fragmented ad style note suggests checking bed springs or mattress quality to avoid morning discomfort. It invites talking over the matter, implying a not comfortable night and a product or service to improve sleep quality. It reads like a local promotional snippet.
Community announcements include completion of a front porch at George Godwin’s home on Walnut Street, graduation news from Padua University with Sanford Palmer and Ray Kiefer, and a new Vespa service station opened by Zot Murton & Luis. Also noted are a St Simon’s commencement address by Very Rev Francis Sarris and a Coca Cola promo highlighting price reductions for beverages.
Market figures show bids across commodities with prices like 27 500 and 38.00 to 37.60, indicating varied trading ranges. Notable quotes include 29.50 and 30.00, reflecting activity levels and price shifts in the session.
A birth notice reports Mr and Mrs Leonar Grannan of 5088 West 6th Street welcomed a fourth son. The weather forecast notes fall tonight with little temperature change. yesterday’s high reached 94 degrees.
Washington June 13 The government develops a program to pay bonuses to farmers who delay marketing their wheat, part of a plan to aid the railroad and stabilize the crop economy.
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