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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1917
Page
8
A long list of donors and contributors to Red Cross relief funds from Cunningham and surrounding towns. The roll includes individuals, families, churches, lodges, and businesses such as Knights of Columbus Knights Templar No 33 and Webster Lumber Co, with totals reaching hundreds of dollars. Community figures like Mrs J G Sanford and J H O’Donnell appear among many others, highlighting broad civic support.
A man plagued by insomnia seeks help from a friend who suggests sitting up at night with a sick bed companion. The tale evolves into a comic misadventure as the plan backfires, leading to sleep induced chaos, a strange “magic cure,” and a long night of unintended consequences.
A London Chronicle note describes a tired girl standing through the first act and a man who, after the curtain, asks her to mind his seat while he goes out for a drink. The piece captures a moment of chivalry and social ritual in a theatre setting.
Berne June 20 M Hoffmann member of the Swiss federal council resigned over involvement in attempts to negotiate a separate peace between Germany and Russia. Some Swiss papers had called for his resignation.
Daily market report from Indianapolis lists grain and livestock prices. Wheat for No 2 Red steady near 2.54 to 2.90, corn strong, oats and hay steady, Timothy hay about 20.50 to 21.00. Cattle receipts show steady to lower tones with steers and cows quoted, sheep at lower end. Liverpool and Fellows held a Tuesday meeting with Third degree conferred on two candidates, George Barnwasrer PG M delivering remarks.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention possible showers and thunderstorms in northern and central areas with a fall in the southern portions. Mentions uncertain terms like zeniths and dates. Lacks clear locations or authoritative data to confirm a forecast or regions.
The Riverside coal mine owners south of town advertise for ten miners with the mine in constant operation. An informal dance at Wheatland tonight features the girls orchestra that will perform in the city.Louis Queen and sister Mrs Sam Cox and children from Seattle arrived Sunday for a visit, after ten years away. Bernard Queen of McCormick Avenue is their brother. A Petrograd report notes a commission led by a woman to plan universal conscription of women labor. Washington contract news items report 44 850 army transport wagons let by the quartermaster general for new armies.
Lois Weber and Phibias Smalley, noted for successful directorship, are associated with Idle Wives. The fragment hints at their established reputations and ongoing collaboration in film direction.
A review notes The Wives a dramatic film about discontent and resilience, praised as one of the screen’s strongest dramas. William Tox presents Sporting Blood a two reel tale of love and revenge on the racetrack with Dorothy Bernard and Glen White, leading to a final showdown and triumph for Mary Ballard and Jim Riddle.
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