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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
4
Want column reads for sale honey in bulk with delivery. Describes honey as thick, sweet, good on cereal and tea. Mentions urging substitution of honey for sugar by government and includes playful note about honey sundae. Signed S. H. Burton, Apares.
In Burns City a war relief program is outlined with Mrs Kate Williamson Ray as the first speaker. She outlines wartime duties and how women can aid the war effort through home front activities and health measures. Indiana Health Commissioner Hurley will discuss women’s training and the impact of science on public health.
A water main burst in front of the street car barns on East Tanrs Street Tuesday night, forcing the electric plant to close temporarily. The break echoes last December’s incident near East Ninth Street, with officials awaiting a new main to restore supply. The city appropriated funds to secure pipe and bring water from the West Eighth intersection, aiming to prevent future outages during repairs.
Authorities battled to prohibit amusements at Eastside Park while seeking funds to repair a drinking fountain near the Washing National tak and safeguard the electric light plant. Urban priorities show residents narrowly escaping notice as measures proceed.
A lively crowd enjoyed a jazz band at the Onion Depot last week. Townsfolk strolled lantern-lit park paths as residents arrived from nearby cities for visits and social gatherings. Notables including Mrs Yet and Miss Blanche Lee traveled for short visits while families and friends shared news from Wheatland to Vincennes and Cincinnati.
The item lists society notices for Thursday afternoon focusing on the Philippines Cuba and Porto Rico topics. John Guyer and Ray Gonley opened a suit pressing lien in the Main Street room at Charles G. Stumpp's Market. Additional society details appear on page 6.
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