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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
4
Professor Lomonosoff, rail minister of Russia, told Washington officials Russia needs two thousand locomotives and many freight cars to relieve transport shortages. He urged U S aid, noting prior government delays congested Russia’s railways and worsened wartime logistics despite Russia’s large manpower and food potential.
County workers report strong support for the Red Cross fund with Alfordsville volunteers boosting morale and rural areas expected to meet target. Meetings are held in Plainville Canneburg Epsom Corning and at Baltimore and Ohio shops, with plans to raise the full $8.54 county share by Wednesday night. Volunteers visit homes with donation cards to urge contributions in patriotic effort.
Classified style roundup lists donations and contributions from numerous residents and businesses in Washington, detailing church ties, civic groups, and individuals giving amounts from a few cents to hundreds. Also notes a funeral in Terre Haute for Katherine Kirchner and a Red Cross fundraising refreshment booth at the park.
Chicago June 26. Joseph P. Griffin, president of the Chicago Board of Trade, told the Illinois Women’s Committee of the Council of National Defense that housewives could cut daily wheat portions by a third and switch to corn. He cited a expected corn surplus and urged the U S to supply allies with wheat while using corn to stretch supplies.
We call your attention to a fortunate buy of 15 black pure dye tafeta skirts offered today at less than regular price. Prices include skirts regular 7.50 three for 3.95 and regular 8.75 two for 3.95, plus shirts at 3. These are fashionable, well tailored and aimed at the best retail trade. Act quickly as this mail lot won't last long and similar quality will be hard to obtain at such low prices.
Advertising circular shows deep discounts across many lines including 36 inch unbleached sheeting, satin, men and women's wear, silk hose, remnants, and household items. Highlights include $1.19 wash skirts, 44 cent hose, 15 cent goblets, 45 cent children dresses, and $1.50 percale and house dresses with several items marked down to clearance prices.
Former President William Howard Taft visited the Wire House in Wichita and talked with officials on draft exemption regulations. He is seen as a key adviser on a plan affecting about 10,000,000 American registrants. Reports say Taft is to be named to set a tribunal within the exemption organization.
Kansas Gorn Cropa Record reports 9,200,400 acres planted to corn this year, up 600,000 from previous maximum and 2,900,000 more than last year, per the state board of agriculture.
Washington reports firm but friendly protests to Mexico over new taxes and the Carranza decree forcing foreign firms to operate under Mexican charters. U.S. officials warn that Tampico oil and foreign operators face July 10 taxes, while seeking changes without provoking a deeper dispute. In Washington, Rep. Nason moves to amend the draft law to keep national guardsmen from being sent overseas.
A Berlin dispatch reports three Czech regiments deserted from Austro-Hungarian forces on the Galician front and joined the Russian side. The move marks a notable shift in the war as Eastern Front alignments shift.
The will of Mrs. Gharlty Ss. Kangt Man was probated at the clerk of court. Heirs include Richmond, Indiana and Toledo, Ohio relatives. The codicil alters the initial $2,000 bequest to William Calhoun, redirecting it to Dr. T. P. Spink and James Warner Spink. Executors named are Thomas F. Splake and Shelly Tatman.
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