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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1927
Page
4
Warner Smdot, son of HL A oot, leaves Friday for Hollywood to enter films. He is among ten young men chosen by First National Pictures from 376 entrants nationwide. Purdue University and an Indiana student were among the judged winners in Kentucky visit.
Finley S. Peter Dunne left $590,000 by Payne Whitney in New York, reflecting long friendship rather than idolization. The notice mentions mail and carrier subscription options, with discounts and advance payment terms, and states subscriptions by mail outside the county at $5.04 per year.
Crowds cheered as Charles Lindbergh arrived aboard the Mayflower and the Macon, with planes and ships filling New York harbor in a festive, patriotic reception. Mrs. Lindbergh and officials observed the parade, salutes, ticker tape, and a marine escort as the aviator prepared for another air leg amid a temporary engine concern.
A weary Wee Scouty rests on a rock, dreams of shore and the inymites, wakes to a school of fish near his helmet. He spots green growth like a tiny town and decides to rest again, hoping friends find his rescue.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a discussion where Henry Ford challenged conventional history, linking Mary Sawyer to a school named after him and asserting that history is bunk. The readable text mixes Mary and her little lanai with Ford’s theories amid a debate on historical accuracy.
American youths who plaster their locks with oil may notice Lindbergh wearing his hair au naturel and possibly setting a fashion trend. The remark suggests the aviator’s appearance could influence teen styling choices.
Officer Greenwell responded to a Lansford street home on Poplar where Jimmie Lansford, a sixteen year old, was taken into custody for cursing and abusing his mother. The teen had recently been released from Plainfield Correction Home and police are probing possible reentry to the institution.
In a tight contest Maysville defeated Miles with strong pitching and timely hits. MeLin and Weils each contributed multiple hits while Miles struggled at the plate. Maysville advances to face Montgomery in Montgomery next.
A compact reflection notes dependence and ownership, contrasting having and owning. The speaker hints at a philosophical stance on possession and one’s own volume or tome, inviting contemplation of autonomy and value without material claim.
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