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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
7
The state budget committee outlines starting salaries for examiners at 2400 dollars per year, with senior grading to 2600 after proven ability. Building and loan inspectors would earn 2000 dollars initially and 2460 as seniors. A six week probationary period governs progression from beginner to advanced ratings.
In Indiana towns Anderson Bluffton Beman Warsaw Peru reports a Halloween party incident Homer Sparks burned his leg but recovering while Kenneth Stokes burned by gasoline near a stove and Maurice Linkenfelt 17 bought a racing model flivver for 25 dollars and later his car was ordered sold by the court.
A woman approached laundryman Normal O Bee and declared she had a gun. Police intervened and rescued Bee, preventing harm. The incident occurred recently in Evansville. Authorities are investigating the unusual confrontation and seeking further information.
Elletsville schools will open Monday. The ring was delayed until a 30000 dollar addition to the building has been completed.
Prices run about 45 cents a pound as farms report record turkey supplies for the holiday season. Local buyers find abundant birds, signaling lower costs than in recent years.
Francisville region sportsmen Francisville-Wilber Lewman and Haroan Shepler recorded a notable bag while hunting nearby. Their haul included ten prairie chickens three plover two jack snipes three rabbits seven pigeons and one owl reflecting a varied upland and game bird catch.
A 76 year old man known as Ansman and his 55 year old partner Ber Smith recently tied the knot defying age norms. The couple, from Peru, celebrated their wedding with a simple ceremony and plans to life together in retirement.
The article reflects on past county fairs and predicts a modern revival. It recalls Loogootee District Fair memories, Anthony’s flying machine trial, and the broader festive atmosphere, noting the fair’s decline and potential comeback with renewed appeal and community gatherings. It mentions Langley and the Wright brothers in the broader history of flight.
Fragmentary note claims Indiana counties will steadily rise to ninety two, marking an autumn event. Text mentions constant increases starting now and predicts a county total reaching the target. Names or dates are unclear due to OCR damage.
INDIANAPOLIS reports steady corn and rain weather notes. Chicago live hogs up with top around 11.30, heavy and light classes mixed. cattle and sheep receipts varying with steady to firm prices for select grades. Market breadth shows western grasses at about 11.26 and stockers near 6, all reflecting a complex midweek trading scene.
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