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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
3
Arthur H. Greenwood rebukes tariff policy as harmful to farmers and wage earners. He condemns the Fordney McCumber era, arguing higher duties raise prices, shrink purchasing power, and favor monopolies. He cites economic hardship and calls for relief by reducing tariffs.
A historical discussion notes agriculture nearing parity with other lines, achieved by reducing others rather than raising rural prosperity. It warns the farm and small towns could bear a heavier burden if policies shift again, noting the bill’s popularity and a Senate vote of 44 to 42 after a year.
Funeral services for Thomas Butler were held this afternoon at 2 30 o clock at the United Brethren church. Rev R T Gwyn officiated and burial followed in Bethel cemetery.
Windsor Castle in England holds about 360 clocks and watches, including the first lever watch ever made, highlighting the rich horological heritage displayed within the historic royal residence.
Mrs J W VanHoy hosted a bridge gathering at her West Main Street home honoring Mrs Pearl Brewer and Mrs Myron O Britn of St Louis who are visiting. Three tables played four games with prizes to Mrs Chester Clements Mrs Joe Patterson and Mrs John O Brian. A luncheon followed for guests including Mrs J W Strange Mrs Vernon Walker and others.
Honeymooning Prince Thiramateu of Japan and Princess Kikuko are welcomed with elaborate receptions during their European canal tour, arriving in Paris as part of a royal tour. They meet crowds and officials while continuing traditional duties and public appearances.
Charles and Carlin Buchanan sons of Rev and Mrs M G Buchanan Harland Bruner son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bruner and Jesse Smiley son of Curtis Smiley left for Indianapolis to enter a thirty day training course at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The camp opens Friday of this week. This is the second season for the Buchanan brothers and they were accompanied by Rev Buchanan.
Mrs Ed Bruner celebrated her thirty ninth anniversary with a Saturday evening party attended by relatives friends and neighbors Refreshments of home made ice cream and cake were served Rev Wamsley an evangelistic singer from Rushville attended as an out of town guest He helped Rev Deal in meetings at the local Methodist church Rev J W Strange will entertain her bridge club Thursday night
Mrs. Bernard Matthews traveled to Cincinnati last Friday for the Mount St. Joseph Academy alumni banquet and reunion. Dr. Matthews joined on Sunday and they began a vacation trip to Washington City and other eastern points.
Dr and Mrs T N Braxtan and family arrive Friday to stay with Dr and Mrs J W Strange. Former Loogootee residents and ex partners, the Braxtans lived in the west and Boise Idaho for years. They came to Chicago for their daughter Ellen's college commencement, then to Paoli to visit Braxton relatives. They have three daughters and a son, and many local friends await their greeting.
Born to Emil Strand a daughter northeast of town on Tuesday morning and to Wil ford Acton a son on Sunday. Guy Lampson from Indianapolis returned home after visiting Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Strange. Mrs. Earl Brewer arrived from St. Louis for a two week visit with her mother, Mrs. Emma Smith, with Mr. Brewer to join later. Leo Walker welcomed a daughter Tuesday evening. Everett Baker of Bedford visited last week due to Mrs. Carl Force's critical illness. The local Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society meets Thursday at Mrs. Ward Chandler’s home with a special program. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dant and son Junior visited Louisville to see friends. Epworth League at the Methodist church plans a new tennis court.
The midweek service begins at 7 30 with the theme The Commandments of Christ discussed by Pastor G C Hitchcock. All ages are welcome and bring a friend.
Treasurer of State William Storen of Scottsburg and Clerk of the Supreme and Appellate Courts Fred Pickett of Richmond are identified in the document as key state officials involved in the proceedings. The record notes their titles and cities, indicating their official capacities in the matter.
Estimates place global air route operations at about 76000 miles with the United States contributing over 21000 miles. Spain forms a technical commission to advise on direct wireless and telephone links between Argentina and Spain. A California inventor's aircraft uses a universal joint to keep the fuselage level. Colorado River dam will create a lake about 11 miles long. Florida designers add horizontal propellers under a monoplane to boost lift on takeoff.
A blonde typically has 140 000 to 150 900 hairs on the head while brunets have 100 660 to 116 000 and redheads under 100 000. The note adds France is estimated to hold 100 000 000 acres of valuable forests reserves in Africa colonies.
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