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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1925
Page
4
The John Robinson circus brings nearly twenty clowns and varied acts to Vincennes tomorrow for two performances. The article highlights the clown as essential to circus appeal, noting aerial nets, balancing acts, animal displays, and new clowning features touted as unique to this company.
Washington resident warns that backache signals potential kidney trouble and urges early action. Doan's Pills, a kidney diuretic, touted after a local user reports relief from unfamiliar back pain. Price 60 cents at dealers. manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Austria currently generates enough foodstuffs to cover only eight weeks of consumption. The situation reflects a potential risk for longer shortages and may prompt policy discussion on supply diversification and strategic reserves.
Indiana newspaper staff sought tax data on congressmen and public figures but found an unwieldy unclassified roll of names and uncertain payments. The state revenue office will open records for thirty days, inviting inspection from 1300 to 1630 hours daily except weekends, amid debate on publicity.
A monthly report shows 3925 items issued by the public library. Hartford City reports a home fire causing $2000 to $3000 in damage. Youths in Maricle wear blue serge coats and white knickknacks as two boys and a girl stroll the street. A young driver, Raymond Snyder, collides after a glance at a girl. A cannon near McA camp in Greensburg fires back at 8130 in the early hours with minor burns. Bloomington fraternities plan to occupy several houses within a year, with at least six groups preparing for new housing.
Princeton reports traffic rule upgrades as a public safety measure. War Department approves interstate bridge project across the Wabash at Vincennes, a 2.5 million dollar venture with Illinois and Indiana highway departments. Federal funds to cover part of the cost. Gibson County Fair opens this week with John Robinson circus performances. Standard Oil of Indiana cuts gasoline price by one cent per gallon, benefiting motorists and rival stations in Washington follow suit.
A 1926 budget ordinance for Washington Indiana outlines tax rates and appropriations for city expenses. It names funds and departments, directs publication and public hearing, and notes approval by the Common Council and City Clerk Fred Fromme. Public notice invites objections before a September hearing.
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