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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1920
Page
3
An urgent sale notice announces an invoice sale from June 21 to 26 with a focus on closing out items regardless of cost. It lists canned beans and related goods with limited quantities and a promotional price around 4.75 per unit.
A ragged item lists townsfolk rumors and comic scraps about the storekeeper Ed Bascomi facing church discipline for selling dry goods and Jamaica ginger, Rev Perkins travels, and a miscellany of local characters. It mentions Zeb Yawking in Indianapolis, Aunt Beckey Hlinkins, and a town decision that no baseball team will form this year due to heavy work.
Indiana Chamber of Commerce leaders in Indianapolis call for workers to fill farm labor shortfalls amid harvest time. Hy Ro Inman notes shortages across cities and western states, with farmers requesting help from the chamber to secure hands. A conference with Farmers Federations and other officials will outline needs and arrangements.
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