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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1918
Page
5
British and Allied forces report eight miles southwest of Rheims repulsing a German attack after stout fighting. Heavy enemy losses and prisoners taken. Official dispatch from Paris dated June 12 notes continued Allied defense and local successes on the Western Front.
A fragment recalls a Saturday scene with mention of Ife and Ny a, suggesting absence of certain figures or events in the red area. The readable text hints at a disrupted or unclear moment, preserving only scattered names and settings from the page.
Figures from the auditor's office show mortgage exemptions increasing from last year to this year. The city of Peigtingin records a total of 84,445 in exemptions for this month, up from 60 for the previous year, indicating a growing relief program impact.
The Carrico estate, after Novia Carrico's death and widow Apela Carrico’s proviso, was divided among named heirs including Dawn Rola, Charles, Mara, Austin, Jose, H. Cardo, Lawrence Patterson, Leone Patterson, and others. The split followed the widow’s share and subsequent distribution to children and relatives in Barr township.
Society notes recount a Pleasant Hall program by the Weary Township food club with readings, songs, and pledge to curb flour use until harvest. An auto party of Mrs Walter Kerry and Miss Allen toured Plainville, Evansville, Wheatland, and more, while families journeyed to Michigan for summer. Executrix Hapley Schwab is noted in training, with local relatives and a hand mill farm belonging to John H Cr.
Soldiers report bonds with army life and ambition to fly while training at the auto school today. Letters mention not feeling homesick, transfers and training at Patoka, and desire to join aviation. Local families and visitors are noted, with social calls and a chicken dinner at the Hawkins home, plus a wreck witness and Camp Dereks furlough.
Anayille reports the funeral of the late Rev Francis Torteck will be held Tuesday morning. Several relatives and friends from nearby towns traveled to attend, including Mr and Mrs Henry Kramer and son Ralph, Mr and Mrs Frank Dougherty, J B Rodarmet family, and others visiting from Chicago, Louisville, Camp Taylor, and Camp Tartar.
Patriotic events across every neighborhood of Daviess County opened the drive for the sale of war savings stamps. Speakers described the campaign and its goals as the same organization that led the Third Liberty Loan Drive orchestrates this new effort.
Officials consider the petition for Washington-Waler amid talks on control approval. Light & Bower Company seeks an increase in rates, with water service impact noted as imminent.
The Montgomery Tribe of Ben Hur will dedicate a service flag with eight stars at Montgom ery next Friday night. Reverend J. W. Darby and W. A. Jochum will be speakers. Minnie and Mr Mrs Hiram B Arvin report their son Raymond Arvin serves in the navy and has just landed in the U S after four trips abroad, mentioning travels in three countries and a carnival visit. The note also mentions home nursing and a government push related to opium poppy cultivation by Japan.
City Council 15 holds a regular session at City Hall with discussion on a water company petition for an increase and a second reading of the non intoxicating beverage ordinance. Amendments may be proposed as the first proposal did not fully meet expectations.
Market notes show oats strong with No 2 white gas and white oats priced amid a mix of hay weakness and Timothy offerings. Timothy values sit near 16 to 17 dollars per unit while other feeds report scattered quotes including 9 to 10 dollars for Chaver g.
Market notes show hog receipts at Indianapolis slip to around 16.40 to 16.60 with bulk sales in that range. Cows and heifers mostly 12.00 to 14.50, sheep 10.50 to 11.50, while a political veto on liquor interstate shipment is noted in Congress.
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