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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
Washington Indiana's June 20 1916 issue discusses debates over constructive statesmanship and the federal reserve system. It criticizes Republican opposition to progressive reforms while praising the central bank plan as a major domestic achievement and questions party alignments amid wartime and economic power shifts.
Pinched speeders threaten a valuable machine as North Vernon and nearby towns debate a new county seat battle. Jennings County has long contested the court house location, with Old Vernon serving as the seat for decades. Carranza’s stance raises questions about U S involvement.
In June at the Silas Tow ranch an auction of 80 cattle drew hundreds of stockmen from across the United States and Canada. The average price reached $675 with a bull selling for $4,000 the high, a bull call at $2,100 and a heifer calf at $3,600.
American League results show New York seven over Cleveland with other games pending. National League readings list St Louis four to Cincinnati one and Philadelphia three over Brooklyn one. A portion of the text appears damaged and includes a political sticker reference and a misread congress candidate name.
One lot of ladies suits in plain and weave fabrics light and dark colors. Values up to 15 pounds. Close out while they last. Includes misses suits in serges and desirable materials in various colors. Also coats and fabrics including poplins gabardines silk poplins taffetas shepherd plaids. Prices up to 20 dollars.
One set of ladies skirts in serges and poplins sold up to 5.00. Sale S239. Lot 2 consists of ladies no skirts in series and poetry worth up to 4.00 and 3.00.
A sale of kimonas features long ladies’ kimonas of crepe material valued up to 1.45 dollars with sale price listed at 8 cents. The item suggests a promotional offer on traditional attire.
Lot offers eight coats described as poplin and broadcloth varieties with white trim and wool blends. Original values up to 27.98, special sale price 4.75, featuring remaining stock of high quality fabrics and versatile finishes. Includes coats advertised as finest toats and other desirable sits and wool materials.
Local shop advertises ladies silk and wool dresses in various colors including French battleship gray and rose. Diminutive jot notes mention Crepe and satin fabrics, with prices up to 9.5 dollars and closeout values to 320. The sale highlights Misses silk dresses and updated fabric trims with fading stock remaining.
Readable line items show lawn fabrics and georgette materials offered at reduced sale prices. Items include voiles and lawn waists with yardage and fabric types noted, indicating bargains around the stated sale figures.
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