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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1929
Page
4
Postal rates show mail in county per week and mail outside county in advance at $5.00. The entry lists a No 409 reference and year or Cartier terms. The fragment indicates rate structure for local vs distant mail delivery and prepaid options.
New York Trust Co figures show U S cigarette output rose to a record high while cigar and pipe tobacco fell below prior levels. In 1928 American manufacturers sold about 105 915 000 cigarettes, with cigars at roughly 97 billion and pipe tobacco near 160 billion pounds. snuff rose to 40 655 000 pounds, puzzling observers.
A surplus in the U S drives wheat prices down while China faces mass hunger unless aid arrives. The imbalance prompts questions on linking regions to alleviate both crises. Local social notes recount visits among Bloomington and nearby families including O Dells Flinns Mowerys and Pershings. Visitors also include Richard Burrell Carlos Freeman and Lillian Casey with various relatives.
Love for thésw as attending ds home vis- Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lavely and son went to New Albany Wednesday where they made their home. Duffy Kelley of gan came Tuesday. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ley and family, were guests of none Mrs. Charles Eo, Mr. and Mrs. Marie and Ralph ed to their homes in his Friday after a Jus and Mrs. Thomas and children of Henry Jones of the guests of Mr. Lovely Friday. Spaulding jington and Mrs. Roy Love went to Indian visit a few days Mr. and Mrs. Albi of Jasper were the parents over the visiting her Saye 0 Nolan for a few day Mr. and Mrs. Es sett Spauld ing and children of Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Bm
An ad notes that money comes irregularly and urges readers to compare prices for re screening back porches and installing new screens. It highlights wire options in black galvanized copper and bronze, signaling available materials and finishes.
By decree from the Clerk of the Daviess Circuit Court Agin Insurance Co and defendants George W Meurer Martin Bowman W A Meurer are bound to pay 11230.68 plus interest and costs. A public sale is set for the 13th day of 1929 between 10 AM and 4 PM at the Court House in Davie Indiana to satisfy the rents and profits of Township Four North Five West and Northwest quarter section Three. If rents and profits do not fetch sufficient value the sale will proceed to other terms.
A fragmented tale notes Mr and Mrs Thomas Hart of near Washington visiting on Sunday. Their daughter Wanda and Sophie Hart, six years old, are mentioned with a chore scene as the mother works as a maid while the boy is left at home alone.
Final arguments closed in Vincennes in the William Abbott case seeking a $600000 preferred claim against Sullivan Citizens Trust Company receiver. Judge Calverley aims for a decision before June 29 as the heated session centered on the alleged receipt James Lang gave Abbott for Liberty bonds.
Gary Indiana June 19 James Jurick 9 year old boy rescued after nine days chained in basement after running away from home he was under a doctors care at Lake county detention home authorities prepared for speedy trial of John Jurick father charged with contributing to delinquency bond set at 1000 dollars police say he chained boy to a heavy iron pipe in cellar the boy wandered from school and home before being brought to safety
Corning items note Mr and Mrs James Reilly and family returning to Indianapolis after a weekend with her father John D McDonald and family. Chicago guest Michael H Itgar and Catherine with sister Mary of Bedford visited here last week. Earl Doyle and baby of Washington visited her parents Thomas Nolin and family Sunday. Onetta Brown to wed James McDonald Tuesday June 26 with Albert Gallagher making a purchase earlier.
Wil ls McDowell, 75, of Wabash Indiana, was distressed when police investigated a dead man in a car. The coroner and undertaker story, printed after a rain storm, led to a long-lost reunion with B D Beadle of Berkeley California, a former business partner from Auburn.
Cleveland reports psychology of pricing foods in public school cafeterias guiding choices toward healthy items. Over 32 thousand pupils in the system spend more than $650 thousand annually. observers note pricing and arrangement affect selections.
The report notes total annual receipts of building societies in Great Britain exceed 500000 dollars. It recalls that forty four years ago there were no buildings in Seen, and one was erected in 1886 marking a growth milestone.
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