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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1922
Page
2
Fragmented notes describe Masses and catechism at Saint Marys Church with pastors listed, including John T. OHare and Barkart. Various denominations hold worship, Bible study, and benediction across the day, with evening services and youth meetings noted. The garbled text references church events, schedules, and a focus on religious instruction and communal worship.
A Baltimore and Ohio Railroads report from 1930s observations records drivers failing to take safety precautions at railroad crossings. Among 58,890 machines observed, about 1 percent ignored warnings, with 2,472 drivers slipping or failing to stop before tracks. The railroad safety department notes rising automobile risk across the era.
Sheriffs and revenue men captured two men after raids near Brooksbridge in Center township and Trinity Springs. They recovered ten gallon stills and mash, destroyed one mash batch, and arrested Henry Martin, who pled guilty. He was fined and sentenced to three months at the penal farm, suspended on good behavior.
Wetrhord Michigan Japel Ford is collecting threshing machines. He traveled from Water-day automobile trip through Pennsylvania and Washington Pa in search of old 1820s threshers said to be foundry hidden. He found the machine and about 47 period pieces. Both destined for Detroit to reflect on his Dearborn home farm and make it a museum of early American farm implements.
In London June reports narrate a humorous craze among Cambridge University and Hilrente students who prize beards. The Royal Beavers organize as undergraduates flaunt beards while rival whiskered groups clash over the length and display of their facial growth.
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