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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1917
Page
3
Community leaders announce joint services in July involving Baptist Methodist United Brethren and Christian churches in Daviess County. The plan includes coordinated worship and shared outreach as part of a broader effort to strengthen township voter participation and civic unity.
The article outlines how a future national draft will assign numbers to registered men and use printed rosters to verify identity. Exemptions may hinge on dependents with the draft board handling examinations, while federal efforts aim for fairness and avoidance of political influence.
The Indiana press laments the state's shrinking treasury under Governor Goodrich and his economy plan. Inflation and budget cuts are blamed for a drastic drop from about 4 million to 220 thousand in the treasury, prompting concerns over ongoing cost pressures and payments.
In Indigna 265145 men registered and of these 15109 claimed exemption. About half of the men in the counties who registered obtained exemption.
The schedule lists weekly services starting at 7:30 p.m. each Sunday in July at various churches. July 1 at Baptist Church with Rev E M Jones, July 8 at First M E Church with Rev W S Rader, July 15 at Westminster Presbyterian with Rev W P Hosken, July 22 at United Brethren with Rev J W Lettie, July 29 at Christian Church with Rev F E Mallory.
Official history says Germany sought peace delay before Bernstorff appeal and U S entry. It charges bad faith and describes steps before war declaration and armed guards on ships. Details include West Indies strategy and a $25 million purchase.
Washington calls for a sober Fourth of July observance showing democratic resolve in war. The information committee urges genuine celebration that honors sacrifice and freedom, avoiding noise and frivolity to bolster national unity. A Richmond Virginia note mentions Boy Scouts digging potatoes to prevent waste as wartime effort.
Saturday results show Washington 4–3 over ton and Philadelphia 3–1. Chicago beat Cleveland 1–0. St Louis 5 Cincinnati 1. Philadelphia 3 New York Brooklyn 7. Boston 5 Chicago 6. Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 0. Detroit rainout. Sunday Detroit 4 St Louis 2. Chicago 1 Cleveland 0. NL Saint Louis 44 Cincinnati 2 15. Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1.
The Daughters of the American Revolution plan an important Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs Tillie Boyd's home on Main Street. Attendance is requested to discuss the Red Cross fundraising and Fourth of July park actions. Several locals visited Rogers Station and nearby friends over the weekend.
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