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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
7
Halloween in Washington draws spontaneous parades on Main Street with makeups and disguises as merchants prep costumes. Fire officials warn cool air brings more stove fires, urging homeowners to clean flues and chimneys to avert blazes, noting autumn typically increases department calls.
A frail figure from Martin county known as chestnut John travels to Washington each fall to beg the public to buy chestnuts. News notes a trend in fashion with cretonne vests paired with Oxford Bags as a winter novelty seen on Washington residents.
A local woman waiting in a dentist office overheard a dentist tell a patient that there is no need to open the mouth wide as the dentist plans to stand on the floor during the examination. The odd remark sparked concern about professional boundaries in a casual dental visit.
The latest in men's apparel is the turtle neck sweater valued for style and practicality. Several high school youths have adopted the look, while a lighthearted aside suggests girls may skip clothes to avoid being without men.
A collage of quirky lines notes six injuries from a Chicago auto incident and mocks beliefs about heaven and childhood mischief. It comments on road danger, billboard visibility, friendship tests, quiet Washington days, and Britain’s cotton trade, with a jab at boll weevils aiding her.
Chicago grain reports show DEEDEC and DEC Mav futures with mixed quotes across corn and oats, while Cincinnati live stock markets list cattle steady to lower with hogs and sheep showing varied losses. Chicago stock market notes cattle, hogs, and lambs with price ranges and overall steady to lower trends.
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