05 Jan 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
1
Indiana Evening Gazette publishes daily except Sunday with mail delivery in Indiana and nearby towns. Classified ads cost one cent per 8 words. display rates available on request. Frank M. Smith serves as manager and editor. city editor is listed as well.
The article outlines a heated row over mandamus use and attorney general opinions affecting salaries for unconfirmed office holders. Charles A. Snyder, soon to be auditor general, hints at withholding pay if not Senate confirmed. Debates grow over state inspection of dairies and health ties. Gov involvement centers on who should run daily inspections under the State Stock Sanitary Board or Health Department. James F. Woodward of Allegheny is named House Appropriations Committee chair, a move seen as boosting Speaker Baldwin's allies. William J. Howarth of Allegheny, a Republican, did not leave Harrisburg at the session start.
The Agricultural Commission of Pennsylvania met to report on bureau needs for the next two years to shape the state budget and plan regional farm improvements. They adjourned to resume January 17 with steps to draft departmental bills. Five new men joined the state police after passing exams on January 2, assigned to Troop A Greensburg and Troop C Pottsville, with arrivals named.
Those who eat breakfast after eight lunch at noon and dine at six often suffer indigestion due to meals not having time to digest. Five hours between meals is advised. Chamberlain's Tablets are said to strengthen the stomach and aid natural function. Obtainable everywhere. Subscribe for the Gazette.
Fifteen prominent Clevelanders meet to decide if Cleveland should replace its mayor with a city manager. The committee includes lawyers, labor reps, engineers, physicians, and a merchant. If approved, a September charter amendment would end the mayor system on Jan 1 1918 and a nonpartisan commission would hire a manager.
Advice claims cold is a habit to break with a 90 degree bath and open window nightly. When illness occurs, use Chamferlain's Cough Remedy to end it quickly. Obtainable everywhere.
Mr and Mrs John Paul Ford married New Year's night at the bride's home in Blairsville Miss Cora Elizabeth Syp daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Srp of Blairsville served as host family Rev M M McDivitt of Blairsville First Presbyterian officiated Julia Srp and Clark Ford were attendants Miss Margaret Srp played wedding music The couple now honeymoon in Florida The rest of the item notes Prohibition policy in Virginia and a Kaiser remark not directly connected to the wedding
The article notes Henry Ford’s expectation that Germany’s outreach would be favorably received, highlighting a surprising stance during the crisis. The piece discusses Ford’s stance as a notable position amid evolving international tensions.
A narrative notes a naming prank at Gun Sight Pass where an official added Lebnert peak and Mary Frances falls after a tourist request. It also describes Florida’s curious spring near Tampa Bay, a deep pool where silver tarpon swim and water level surges relate to Lake Butler’s outflow in rainy seasons.
Sandy MacTosh recounts walking through Scot ted cemeteries on Sundays to study the inscriptions on tombstones. He asks where the wicked were buried, revealing a quizzical exchange about eternal rigor and moral attitudes.
The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports a courtroom exchange where a prisoner, questioned about his age, dodges the judge by joking about birthdays, saying he won’t reveal his birth date since no birthday present will be made.
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote mocks a police reporter for omitting that detectives work on key crown cases after detailing a crime and the suspect's escape. The dialogue contrasts London Mall scene chatter with a sharp aside on public interest in ongoing investigations.
An Old Black Joe Cough Syrup description promotes a cold germ killer and an oil in the syrup that destroys the germ. It notes a second ingredient to ease airways and loosen phlegm, allowing oils to reach the germ and soothe irritation. The product is claimed safe for all ages and free from opiates. A large bottle costs 25 cents at local stores.
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