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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
2
Washington reports organized labor lawmakers seek clearer information on the proposed universal conscription plan. They urge prompt hearings and full disclosure of implications for workers, unions, and the national economy.
Samuel Gompers argues universal conscription is theoretically right but urges careful study before endorsement. He warns against profiteering and questions wealth definitions, postwar standards, and the risk to democracy, proposing a diverse commission to study the issue.
Willard Sisco, a school bus driver from Decker township, was plowing corn when a swarm rose around his feet near his home. The cultivator wheel knocked the swarm off a bush, and he drove away uninjured as the bees settled again. A second swarm later moved into a hole at Orrville’s Charles Mason store before vacating and being hired by Cad Orr.
Indianapolis June 19 Elias W Dulberger defeated GOP governor nominee may run as an independent in November. He said friends urged him to announce a third candidate but has not decided yet and would run alone, not on a third party ticket.
Mrs. Marion Chandler and children visited Mrs. Frank Colglazier on Friday afternoon. Miss Violet Riggins stayed with the Hacklers this weekend. Mrs. Mable Kirk visited Mrs. Lyviia Barley. Homer Wade and daughter Eva called on the Roscoe Franklin family in Odon Sunday. Francis Wilkey and family visited James Wilkey Friday. The Colglaziers and Emmett Colglazier with their daughters Iris and Hope joined a Plainville trip Sunday afternoon. Bertha Barley visited Edith Aincal Tuesday. Sion Hackler purchased the Julia Wilkey farm. Earnest Wade attended the Plainville carnival Saturday. James Wilkey went to Bedford on business Wednesday. Mrs. Cora Monts and daughters Ruby and Bonnie spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Lamie Deboard. The proper way to wake up business is with a few rousing cheers.
Farmers in Daviess county face a poor corn outlook for 1924 due to cold and wet weather. Experts suggest substitute forages such as millet sorghum and Sudan grass, with sowing times from July to August and methods for hay silage or feed. Varieties include Early Amber orange Red Top and Goose-neck, with careful seed selection to avoid Johnson grass contamination.
Mrs. Sadie Garvin and daughter Alice Cochran of Claypool face trial in Mishawaka on kidnapping charges for taking Ralph Garvin 14 from Mishawaka to Claypool in an auto. The boy remains in their custody pending hearing. custody originally given to the father after a divorce. Columbus-Freedom costs noted in a divorce action: $6,750 including alimony fees and trial costs.
Indianapolis dispatch reports the Hoosier Auto Association calls for police in every village to burden cut-out fiends. The bulletin praises law-abiding motorists and urges backing local officers to end muffler blasting that disturbs hospitals and sick children, warning of possible harsher penalties.
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