31 Aug 1906
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
1
A quoted speaker laments women’s financial naivete and charity being exploited by impostors, argues education aids moral progress and the American home, warns against international marriages, and calls for social restraint and better manners to nurture future generations. It stresses financial prudence before marriage and criticizes display of wealth as harmful.
A collage of classifieds shows wants for a dining room girl and kitchen girl and an experienced cook at local spots in Indiana. Also listings for two new grocery workers and a wood post sale. Indiana Provision Company reports growing business and seeks subscriptions for $125,000 in bonds due later in the year.
Manager Henry Hall secured the Murray and Mackey Big Comedy Co for Library Hall week of Sept 3. John J. Murray brings top repertoire and vaudeville, with Eugene Powers and Florence J. Murray. Opening play The Diamond Bracelet Robbery. Ladies’ box tickets on sale Monday. Reserved seats at Hall’s. boxes Saturday. Banks to close at noon Sept 6 and 7 during fair week. First National Bank pays four percent on time deposits. withdrawals anytime with notice not required.
An advert described Doan's Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for back pain and kidney distress citing Adams Snyder of State Normal School as a user who benefited quickly. It also promotes Dr Shoop's Night Cure and Restorative for women, with general sales claims and local agents in Buffalo. Public notices urge voter registration and tax deadlines ahead of the November election.
Secretary Wilson told 40 packing-house reps that meat labels must clearly describe the article and ingredients. He warned against vague labels and promised to inspect a sample of stock to certify that shipments meet the law, with specific labeling for veal, pork, beef, and mixed products.
Washington officials announce that the open shop rule will apply to the Postal Service. Postmaster Busse of Chicago, Acting Postmaster General Hitchcock, and Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger agree that postal clerks may join labor unions without department opposition, as long as they follow postal rules and do not coerce nonmembers. The department will protect employees who choose not to join the union.
Western Pennsylvania fair conditions Friday and Saturday with warmer Saturday and fresh west winds. Ohio similar, warmer Friday, then stable winds. West Virginia fair through Saturday. Major League Baseball standings show Philadelphia beating New York 2 0 and 0 0 with Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, and Pittsburgh results noted. Wheat market closes with declines for December, corn and oats mixed, Northwest weather noted.
Pittsburg markets show corn futures uneven with yellow ears around 60 to 64 cents per bushel. oats and hay values steady, dairy prices mixed with butter around 26 to 35 cents, and cattle hogs and sheep listing ranges from prime to good quality with various weight classes and price bands.
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