05 Jan 1929
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
1
A cow named Canary Korndyke Alcarta was feted as guest of honor at Moose Jaw's top hotel in a banquet attended by cabinet ministers professors and business leaders. The cow, world butter fat production champion, was bought by the Saskatchewan government for 10000.
A robot in London impresses crowds with a polished aluminum exterior white eye bulbs and red pupils. Operated by electrical gear it rises on signal and sits by electric magnets. Sparks fly from its teeth when 35 000 volts flow. Inventor plans eyes using Selenium cells to capture photographic impressions.
Presbyterian Morning and Evening services led by Rev Dr Gaston and Rev Dr Hutchinson. Week of Prayer observed Tue–Fri with guest preachers and calls for pastor candidates. Second United Presbyterian features Rev Samuel W Shane and mission study led by Mrs Shane. Evangelical notes Rev A B Hosbach sermons and Week of Prayer. Free Methodist announces postponement of District Meeting. St Bernard's Catholic noted.
A doctor’s prescription Thoxine offers instant relief for sore throat without gargling. It targets the internal cause, is iron chloral or dope free, pleasant tasting and safe for all ages. Also effective for coughs with a money back guarantee. Sold by Trainers Daughertys and other drug stores.
A compendium of church schedules and events listing Rev N P McNelis and others. Morning services, Sunday School, preaching times, and midweek Bible study sessions across Christian Science, Church of God, Baptist, Lutheran and Episcopal denominations. Includes hall locations and addresses for gatherings and prayers.
Obituary notices recount the lives of local figures including Mr Loughry a longtime Indiana County trustee who married Clara Simons and had three children, and Mrs Elizabeth Tomb who died at 94 after influenza complications. Also noted are Mrs Harriet Jane Collins and funeral plans for their families with services in Armagh and Johnstown areas.
Christopher Campbell of Brushvalley township died yesterday at 82 years 10 months and 27 days from pneumonia. Funeral services will be Sunday at 1:30 by his pastor, with interment in Bethel United Presbyterian graveyard. An obituary will follow. H H McGee died at his home near McGee's Mills after a weeklong illness. Born in McGee's Mills in 1844, he was known as a lumberman and farmer. Surviving are his widow Mary Carlisle McGee and children C C McGee of McGee's Mills Lucille McGee Urbana Miss Helen Sh McGee at home. Funeral services and interment were held this afternoon.
Julie Tyson, a determined woman, seeks a top job after tracing misdealings by a male agent. She lands an interview with Walter Yates, and a bold claim to run Tyson & Co. department store. A week later, a personal bond forms as business and attraction mix in their future plans.
Tom Smith reads a sensational testimonial for Doctor Eyedolt’s beauty parlor showing a mother’s youth restored while her two children appear unchanged. He travels to New York, interviews Mrs Tom Smith posing as Tomasina Solth, learns the tale is a fake used to lure clients, and woos the supposed Mrs Smith as the con artist reveals her sisters posed as children.
Irma and her mother learn of a 60,000 dollar windfall from an uncle but a later will shifts the money to My. Stave Kingston. Irma contemplates marriage with Del Stewart to solve poverty while Sture Wingson, a lawyer, reveals he loves her and the funds may be returned to the rightful heir as she faces a future with honesty and hope.
Alfred Bossom, the architect long based in New York, is cited for promoting Mayan and Native American motifs in American skyscrapers including the Petroleum Building in Houston. He also funded contests and travel fellowships to foster American architectural interests and international goodwill.
After a tense hearing in New Orleans Justice O Neill ordered a delay in the execution while four dissenting associates urged proceeding. Governor Long intervened to avert the hangings of a man and woman condemned for killing James Lebouef in Sana? City near here on July 1.
Health officers and scientists meet to agree on public guidance for influenza prevention and treatment. A campaign aims to improve physician reporting, with a pamphlet to be widely distributed via state and municipal health departments to curb future epidemics. Officials note official statistics underestimate true cases.
Hartford reports a decade shows Connecticut sheep dropping from 80 000 to 8 000 while dog numbers rise from 60 000 to 100 000. Officials link the trend to dogs, especially Airedales and police dogs, reshaping the state’s ideal sheep country.
Wm. E. Pierce, attorney and executor, calls on all creditors and claimants of Lillie Gibson late of Indiana Borough to present authenticated claims for settlement. Those indebted are asked to make prompt payment.
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