06 Jan 1922
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1922
Page
1
Advertising manager notes small town papers increasingly cover national and world events to attract readers. The shift reflects a growing desire for broader news beyond local happenings, driven by readers who seek connection to larger affairs and distant places.
Harrisburg reports 1920 state printing and publishing firms employed 23,841 workers with 618 apprentices, averaging one apprentice per 36 workers. Philadelphia and other counties show wide variation, with payroll totaling $33,017,100 and production valued at $184,535,000. Demographics show 19,001 males, 4,840 females, 22,781 Americans white, 568 Americans colored, 542 foreigners. Poultry report highlights Kay Miller of Brughvalley Indiana County with record November egg yield and long-term breeding notes.
New York Yankees announce the signing of Killinger as a third baseman. Gloria Unger, Penn State star, is noted in the report. The team plans a training trip in New Orleans with headquarters set there and a schedule of 22 exhibition games, including 15 against the Brooklyn Dodgers, and a Texas campaign is planned as part of the 1914 era pattern.
Yesterday afternoon the Clymer council was reorganized at its monthly meeting. Interment waxed today. Mrs Leasure thanks friends and neighbors for their kindness during her days of trouble. Her husband and four children died from typhoid fever recently. she and one boy are convalescing from the same disease. Mrs Marlin entertained Fancy Work Club at her home last evening with an evening of industry and amusement ending with a luncheon. Four unexpected guests arrived, likely drawn by the refreshments.
Local license note lists individuals including Thomas J. Davidson Commodore Mary Williamson Boardman Joe Hota Iselin Luigia Sibau Iselin Valent and Ciclion South Fork Katie Susielt Wehrum with scattered titles. The fragmentary list hints at a civic or ceremonial licensing event involving multiple named figures.
Washington dispatch reports that the American light cruiser and auxiliary program continues despite the Armament Conference. Ten ships remain in schedule, within a 10 000 ton limit. Work progresses amid reduced appropriations, with several hulls over 40 percent complete. Congress may see supplementary estimates after the conference clarifies requirements.
Washington reports that Britain rejects any notion of a bound wartime alliance under the four power Pacific treaty and the five power naval treaty. The British and American governments agree the treaties preserve liberty of action and guide not compel member states.
Fragmentary report notes a downturn in West Virginia coal, with many independent operators working limited shifts and facing scarce demand. Railroads and mines report low prices, minimal opportunities for new hires, and delayed shipments as industry analysts await stabilization.
International News Service reports Harrisburg observes a year with 208 licenses revoked by the motor vehicle department and 184 licenses suspended. About three quarters stem from convictions for driving while intoxicated as authorities note an Allentown case of Arid N. Biery for operating a vehicle under the influence of liquor.
Fragmented OCR text shows transfers involving land in Center and nearby areas. Names appear garbled, with figures like 2800 and references to John Metcalf, Chester, Blaisvilles, George Powell, and a Bank and Trust Co. mentions in Wanalot Armagh. Details are unclear and several proper nouns are unreadable.
South Bend report notes Mary Mugnert resigning from a local school led by Girtty directors not teachers. Frank Smettzer in broad attire accompanies changes as new baby announced. Palmer McCorn and Bert McClure traveled to Indiana last Saturday on business. Addison Beatty referenced moving to Eldeyton on New Year’s Day.
A A Ready for Ford City faces Ford City Collegians next Monday night in local action. The team has shown strong shape and vigor in practice, with forward Gitave City and Miller leading the lineup.
At Dubois Pennsylvania on Thursday a two year old girl Marenrc Enuna Burns died in a fire that partly destroyed her home. The child's parents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Burns were present as rescuers fought to reach the family and recover the charred remains. Five men attempted to force entry into the blaze as they aided in attempts to save the child and mother.
A doctor reports valuable papers including deeds and policies stolen from his office likely on Friday the 30th. The documents, though not posing danger to memory, are crucial for insurance and trust arrangements and have not yet been found. The doctor suspects the papers were taken to Kittanning and urges prompt return.
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