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Newspaper
Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1925
Page
4
No 40 is praised as a major asset that will attract tourists through Indiana year round on the way to French Lick and West Baden. The proposal aims to showcase Martin County’s beauty to state authorities and aid neighbors in securing a state park, reflecting ongoing park efforts.
The piece argues advertising drives commerce, noting that while some merchants promote openly others stay silent. It traces a shift from a single general store to specialized commerce, arguing advertising in newspapers is a public service and vital for meeting consumer demand. It emphasizes bold newspaper promotion as a hallmark of contemporary retail.
The completion of the cut-off by the state highway commission promises a scenic drive from Washington to West Baden and French Lick. Described as a mountain like route over hills with wonderful views from high points and valleys, it offers a tireless week end trip for motorists in Martin and Orange counties.
The report notes former government figures involved with a misappropriation case. Roy Couch, custodian of the state house, was sentenced in Indianapolis after a formal trial. Despite Republican ties and political influence, Couch served months then received a gubernatorial pardon from Jackson.
Following a crash at Princeton John Fe uch of Mishawaka Indiana admitted making his own license plates. The improvised plates matched the state size and color but lacked raised figures. Local authorities noted the plates closely resembled legitimate ones and described them as fake.
A fragment hints at Chrysler common stock moving around $15, with speculation about foresight and hindsight. The text suggests hindsight would have made a easy year, but the wording remains unclear and inconsistent.
About 150 carpenters and builders attended a Celotex demonstration organized by the Rout wardge, featuring a Pine versus Celotex frame test. The exhibit showed Celotex strength, insulation, acoustic benefits, and varied uses from wall sheathing to plaster bases and store decor.
Bertha Crays recently underwent appendicitis treatment at Daviess County Hospital in Washington. If her condition continues to improve, she will be moved to her home Saturday or Sunday. It may be about three weeks before she returns to the post office.
Market notes show corn prices at various levels, with No. 3 Yellow and No. 3 mix across different weights and grades. Livestock prices list cattle steady to higher, hogs up to 13.75, sheep 6.50, lambs 16.00, with Hoosier stock market mentions repeated.
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