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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1909
Page
7
A collection of short items reviews dieting fads and social tips, noting women’s fears of flesh after meals and the idea that diluted cream may curb appetite. It cites pieces on a prize essay contest, exotic dishes, naive fashion tweaks, and homemaking advice across several cities, with cautionary notes on housework and gender norms.
A discussion on the harsh economics of acting for women, noting the need for rare talent and persistence. It outlines costs for gowns, make-up, and living expenses, the typical three to six weeks of unpaid work, and the high failure rate of plays. It emphasizes that many performers earn little even after weeks of effort and investment.
Dr. Robert Bruce Hull preached his inaugural sermon at Sumner Avenue Baptist Church. He urged that the Christian life centers on service and self sacrifice, following Christ as the ideal man and calling all disciples to minister to others.
Pennsylvania reports state health department decree ordering New Kensington to draft modern sewage facilities within 12 months with funding timing to be set later. West Pittsburgh Realty must filter Teaver River water and halt river sewage. Sewickley and West View plans approved. Swirling election fraud allegations surface in Armstrong County as Attorney General Todd Hamp ton pursues challenge to Judge Patton’s reelection with hearings adjourned to December 21 for further affidavits.
Dr A A Caring chief medical inspector orders city medical inspectors to visit each reported diphtheria case and verify anti-toxin use. If not given, inspectors must obtain family consent and administer it themselves. He declares public health more important than professional ethics.
Auditor General Rob ert K. Young reports for 1908 mercantile license tax collections reached 1 227 474.04, up from 1 308 978.54 in 1907 and 1 267 887.45 in 1906, with a lower cost of collection at 10.5 percent. Uncollectible tax rose in 1908 to 3.2 percent due to business depression, compared with 2.6 and 2.0 percent in the prior two years.
A large protest mass meeting in Greensburg criticized the Uv. Westmoore land Water Company for failing its charter and franchise obligations. Presided by rector Wather Po. Ead ward, the gathering heard that reservoirs were dry and Moorhead Smith lawyers said the contract to supply water had been violated.
Fire gutted St. Thomas Polish Catholic Church at Fooledale Sunday evening, destroying the building and its contents including a pipe organ and altar service. Cause undetermined with no decision on arson or electrical fault. The church had a basement worship space for years and a three year old superstructure valued at 18,000 dollars. total building and furnishings valued at 25,000 dollars. The rector is Rev. John Poperg.
The case concerns the disappearance of a hen. Mek Ponther sues for damages for false arrest. Myra Ponther testifies after the hen vanished she was arrested and brought before Alderman Pb. WE woail, where a jury hearing released him. The jury awards 174 to the plaintiff Harrisburg. Chief factory inspector Delaney notes grace period for employment certificates after April 1910 and no change in department rules for youth workers or telephone exchange points.
James P. Kelley chief engineer aged 34 died instantly when an eight inch gas line under test exploded at the United Natural Gas Company pumping plant in Halsey. Three others, M. J. Crandall George Schreiber and M. Armstrong, were injured and treated at the scene. Kelley leaves a wife and one child.
John Gilmore 20 of Finteyville died after leaving his brother Robert Gilmore's home and being struck by a passenger train on the Pittsburg Virginia and Crowduston line. The incident occurred while he visited Waallingtany. presbytery discussed revising church songs.
Truncated OCR text reports a state trooper arrested for alleged entering with intent to commit a crime at a home connected to St Mary’s Church. Scattered items mention a poker game dispute, a shooting, and land options with prices quoted from $25 to $60. Names and places are incomplete or garbled.
A protest hearing noted by Hinata Corporation Clark Jahn Po Wil dworth of the state department discusses a trolley protest by New Castle. Wout Steret and Conepanig oppose the term aslay for New Castle after an attack at a cited location. The hearing adjourns with plans for further action and potential delays.
An OCR fragment lists multiple periodicals such as Good Housekeeping American Magazine The New York Daily World and Democrat Philadelphia Daily North American and others. It advertises access to leading publications via the Democrat in advance and notes arrears and ordering terms.
A jumble of brief notes covers women’s roles in London and New York, court cases, inheritances, and social events. Items mention a London women only apartment building, a New York probate dispute, a Mrs. Cart H. Selulty estate, and American peers through Lord Greville.
A garbled OCR page mentions Harvard football captain, a thirty round boxing draw in Paris, details about baseball figures and leagues, and scattered notes on wrestling, football training, and university athletics. Names and places are jumbled, with references to Seattle, New York, Michigan, and Washington, plus hints of political bribery coverage and young athletes emphasized.
The piece notes revived labor temple efforts in Pittsburg and wage increases for color pressmen in New York City and iron workers in Wales. It cites discussions on international working hour adjustments, union amalgamation plans among stone cutters, and ongoing mine fatalities in the U S and Britain. It also mentions railway yard workers seeking broader organization, strikes at Newcastle area pits, and a dram about a woman seeking compensation for a fall in New York.
Dr Bake land, president of the American Bler k Chamien godoly, has invented a substitute for gutta percha elon sto celluloid amber and other insula tora. The material is named bakelite in his honor.
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