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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1925
Page
7
A quirky Washington glimpse shows a Main street shop with a rubber tree decoration and pears growing on a ruth tree. The city election predictions hint at a tied result. Pupils now ride in autos to school, parking scarce on Sixth Street near the high school. Professor Donnelly predicts future ultraviolet meals while nude.
A northside housewife notes a chilly spell has left streets and businesses with a strong odor of moth balls as overcoats and other stored items failed to air out. The brief observation captures common discomforts of extended cold weather.
An Irishman received a note demanding five hundred dollars or his wife would be kidnapped. He went to the rendezvous at 9 p.m. and faced the masked writer who offered no chance to reduce the ransom. The piece notes this week’s snow in Daviess County, comparing it to the 1865 record teleweather snowfall.
A distressed speaker laments looming coal bills and vanished roses and violets. They describe drowning troubles in liquor as the supposed remedy, while noting that blame only fattens troubles. The fragment hints at hardship and coping through drink.
Fragmentary lines reflect social banter on marriage expectations and fashion. The speaker implies a man seeks a shorter dress but wishes it worn longer, while an older notion of authority contrasts with a woman’s agency in love. The text mixes playful witticisms about relationships and attire.
Hostess Rena Allen entertained with Halloween colors and games at her East Walnut Street home in Tisacreau. Guests enjoyed contests, pumpkin pie refreshments, and prizes including a turtle race won by Mrs. Elizabeth Williams. Attendees included Nettie Chattin, Margaret Donnelly, Dorothy Wade, and many local residents.
Two men were crushed beneath a freight car at a Pennsy yard in Terre Haute on an October afternoon. One died at the scene, the other was rushed to emergency hospital with injuries and later said to be expected to recover. Coroner and police investigated as scores of workers aided in the rescue.
Mrs Patterson dies after illness. funeral planned Saturday at St John’s church in Look. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Can sr, born near Alfordsville. Survived by two children, two brothers, and two sisters.
In a tight contest, pilots Drouhin and Laudry held the lead as air rivals pushed for top position. The event drew regional enthusiasts and showcased skilled maneuvers amid clear skies.
Grain and livestock prices show varied activity with wheat and oats softer while corn edges up. Cattle and hog markets remain steady to higher with hogs gaining about 10 to 14, top around 14.75, and cattle around 141.00 for fed steers amid steady to weak receipts.
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