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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
1
A lengthy, uneven article weaves a historical meditation on illusions of conquest and the end of a utopian horizon with wartime labor policy. It shifts to a practical Harrisburg conference on draft exemptions for munition and government contracts, emphasizing facts over legal conclusions, and cites industry impact and employer conduct.
The text outlines required details for draft exemption affidavits. It specifies that applicants must provide full information about farm size, ownership, stock, labor, and time spent farming. The district board will decide who qualifies, assessing necessity and substitutability before granting exemptions or deferments.
The Briscoe car boasts a half million dollar motor with a 27 mpg 83 hp engine. It features assembled parts for lower repair costs and faster assembly. Selling at 725 dollars cash or on payments, same price for both. Brilhart's Jewelry Store Indiana Pa offers a Briscoe booklet. Order early before a price rise.
The article outlines President Wilsons peace aims stressing no German dismemberment beyond necessary territorial readjustment, a world secure from war, and settlement of disputes by arbitration. It notes official circles sense Germany is realigning and peace may come sooner than expected.
Sharon, Pa Aug 29 The Farrell plant of the American Sheet and Tinplate Company announces it is the first mill in the United States to employ women as toughers in the cold roll department With the plant at normal capacity the women will earn 4 50 a day Officials say they are doing the work as efficiently as men List of letters remaining uncalled for in the Indiana office August 26 1917 Mazie M Booke Mary Boyce Mrs Hary Carney Miss Laura Edward Mr Wm Galentine Miss Lillian Miller Miss L L Miller National Importing Co Miss Gertrude Nes Mr G B Rhea Mrs Harry Stewart Mr Henry Stewart Mr L Ward Mrs F T Wilcox When inquiring for letters in this list please state that they were advertised giving date Harry W Fea P M
Thomas Esther transfers 2.4 acres in Pine to A. H. Seaman for 240 dollars. Enoch Bellis transfers a lot in Urey to Raymond Lovelace for 150 dollars. J. D. Johnston transfers 8 lots in Burrell to Luie Lanfrankie for 650 dollars.
A letter to United Mine Workers officers and members urges workers to continue at work and refrain from strikes while the central competitive field conference on September 6 proceeds. The union plans to seek a nationwide wage increase for all members, per Mr. Green and the workers letter.
Pendleton Oregon August reports heavy losses to sheep herds in Eastern Oregon. One owner loses twenty five head. A bear on hind legs carried five sheep. Tom Gurdane confronted it and killed the bear but saved the flock. Two more mature bears were killed nearby. one weighed over four hundred pounds with long tusks. Gurdane and men also killed a four and a half foot rattlesnake with twenty rattles.
Striking workers issued formal demands to the company on July 21 seeking an average 15 percent raise and improved conditions. Since then about 12 to 16 men, mostly foremen across road sections, have been summarily dismissed, the workers contending these dismissals were tied to their union activities. Representatives confirm the action and the requests underway.
Negotiations with railroad officials in Rochester extended for weeks without result. Federal labor department officials visited twice in the past month to secure an amicable settlement, but no agreement was reached. A noon deadline passed yesterday and workers would not work after that date unless demands were granted, leading to a strike by the employees.
Harrisburg Aug 29 state Department officials report heavy inquiries about a new law requiring individuals and businesses using assumed names to file both the real and assumed names with state and county authorities. Many certificates are already on file and blank forms are in demand. The measure targets firms using “and company” when only two persons are in the outfit. The State Grangers Picnic will focus on farm matters in Williams Grove, shrinking from years of large displays to a one day meeting tomorrow. A marriage license issued to David Cook and Miss Winifred Nickell prompted note of nickel-hunting quips from the bureau.
Governor Brumbaugh is urged to grant a respite for Ward Mottern, whose execution date in September could arrive this week if a third pardon request fails. The fate of Mottern hinges on the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons after prior hearings. Ernest Haines, recently freed, may influence the board, while Mottern shows no visible distress despite the verdict. Also noted are a new General Electric thermostatic metal and tungsten use in batteries.
In a column from World’s Work and Los Angeles Times insights, investors are urged to judge fund ventures by management agility. Henry Hemphill warns that true value lies in capable leadership, not honesty alone, with emphasis on management quality as the deciding factor for securities and new ventures. A separate note profiles the Chamacocos, famed for feather artistry and vivid plumage from the upper Paraguay region, highlighting their adornments from parrots, toucans, and trogons.
A fragment describes a mother cat observing her kittens and the curious monkey, noting warmth and care as the mother guides, while the scene portrays pathos and gentle learning. The narrative mentions Milton and Luddleston in a dated tone, hinting at a broader literary context.
Miss Hope Melkins left Sunday for a visit with friends in Johnstown. Mrs Blaery Sebring and children visited the home of her sister Mrs WAL Nichol last week. Miss Gertrude Little and Miss Glade Hughes of Jahintown assist Miss Charity Thiphas. Miss Aive Nichola wave spent time with Mills relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Don Nourth of unease Cherry Tree were at Wade Will’s home Sunday. Miss Viola Teeavh returned home after visiting Newton thanvlton Me. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Stein and daughter Iva visited Mr. and Mrs. Milligan Buterbaugh Sunday. Mr. C B Lydis made a business trip to Indiana on Tuesday.
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