11 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1917
Page
1
A New York Sun excerpt discusses Senator Underwood's bid to cut the 10 cent per pound margarine tax and license costs. It argues the tax harms dairy competition, notes margins on cream butter, and cites dairy stock shortages while comparing U S and Danish consumption and pricing dynamics.
An operator issued a set of house rules urging customers to call by number, keep to five minutes, answer quickly, avoid visiting the switchboard, and remain courteous. The note emphasizes patience during busy periods and requests suggestions to improve service for a better experience.
Fragmented text lists midweek Christian services and remarks on the congregation. Names and details are unclear, but hints at preaching times and Wednesday events.
Gifts of dressings are requested for women who completed an eight lesson course of three hours each. In July the first ten days saw 279 certificates issued. Each state chapter will supply a battleship named for its state and related ships. Chicago chapter provides for Chicago and Illinois. New York chapter will supply New York ships. Boxes will be shipped by chapters to Bush Terminal in New York for distribution to the ships.
Local business leaders propose a Wednesday mass meeting to nominate candidates for borough offices, forming a citizens ticket endorsed by all parties to avoid prejudice. Senator Wilbur P. Graff secures University of Pennsylvania scholarships for Percival Evang of Saltsburg and Thelbard Pearsall of Brookville. Mr and Mrs EB Williams of Wayne Avenue visit Niagara Falls and nearby spots.
Fairmont West Virginia August 11 Ebert Moran a ninety six year old man showed grit as he and his son felled a tree at his farm before dawn to make sleepers for a bridge his guests would cross. The effort kept the approach safe for visitors celebrating his birthday.
In Arkansas on August 11 Flossie Smith, 15, disguised as a boy after reading about Russian women in trenches and munition work. She left home for work on a cotton plantation, passed as male to workers, led to arrests of two sweethearts, confessed and returned to female dress.
In Cleveland Ohio on August 11 a small tribute marked the burial of a beloved pet horse laid to rest at the North Randall race track. The quiet ceremony honored the animal’s companionship and daily presence at the track.
Mary Putney the trotting filly, famed for mile time records at ages three and four, will have a four foot marble shaft erected by owner Chauncey B. Senra of Fall River, Massachusetts. The grave inscription will honor her world marks and four futurity stakes wins, beneath elms overlooking the track and grandstand.
A string of property transfers lists various buyers and sellers across Blairsville, Creekside, Canoe, Clymer, Brush Valley, and surrounding areas. Amounts range from 47.25 to 6900 dollars with parcels including lots, 8 lots, and acres. Names include Christopher Nehring, A M Adams, Robert Holstein, Vina Morrison, Charles Torrance, Nu W Muir, David Cunningham, Margaret Coal Mining Co, Langham, A W Buck, George E Clawson, Mary Parker, George M Dunmire, RB & P Ry Co, Dixon Run Land Co, Rt Rev Regia Canevin, Storage Ice and Supply Co, Andy Kimetz, and A H Wilhelm.
Major General Thomas H. Barry led a review of about 4000 cadets at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis with governors Cox of Ohio Det of Kentucky Cornwell of West Virginia and Goodrich of Indiana observing. The Officers Training Camp ends in five days with commissions to those passing exams. Oklahoma claims most anti war snipers jailed. other states reportedly envy.
Maj Frank W. Smith, United States Postal Inspector at Philadelphia, departs for France to manage overseas mail for the American troops known as the Sammies. He becomes postmaster for the American forces and will ensure proper addressing and distribution of letters arriving in France.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that washing eggs removes a protective film, increasing spoilage during storage. About 17 to 22 percent of washed eggs spoil in storage versus 4 to 8 percent for unwashed eggs. Producers should avoid washing for storage and provide clean shelter for layers, selling washed eggs locally for immediate consumption.
The Wall Street Journal quotes an unidentified author who argues credit can be a valuable tool for investment but should not be abused or worn away. He warns against living on credit and advocates careful investment, asserting wealth came from prudent use of capital and self restraint.
The text describes the ancient Markets of Pare in Paris near Isla de la Cita. It notes booths as property with duties flowing from mother to daughter, and their control passed from monarchs. It mentions revolutionary changes that left market women with learned arm and tongue, though future sellers rely on cleverness and charm rather than those early traits.
A quip filled exchange highlights parliamentary persistence as members debate limits on speaking time. The Birmingham Age Merald records a playful father son exchange about flustering and the notion of unlimited discourse, underscoring spirited legislative culture.
A historic ad promotes free examination by Dr Barnes Hue for a wide range of ailments. It lists symptoms claiming to diagnose kidney, urinary, stomach, lung, nasal, rectal, venous, blood, skin, nerve and debility disorders. The pitch emphasizes a no charge consultation and suggests patients are told if curable.
Dr Barnes outlines weekly consultation hours at Moore Hotel Indiana from 9 am to 4 pm with free examination and consultation. Home office in New Castle, Pa. Extended hours for next visit hora indicate ongoing outreach and extended availability.
Washington reports eighty seven German merchant ships seized in American ports are placed under the Shipping Board for operation, with fourteen already under navy. Vested by Congress in May, title rests with the president. Many ships repaired and put in service by the Shipping Board, which plans chartered trips and no direct operation to compete with private shipping.
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