Opposition to advertising bill and navy oil lands policy
A discussion of the opposition to a proposed advertising bill targeting liquor ads and of a Navy oil lands leasing bill. It argues the advertising measure could curb free press, while the oil lands bill would strip the Navy of assigned fuel lands, risking national preparedness and forcing a costly policy choice. The piece cites opposition from various interests and notes cautious scrutiny by Congress and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Goverors
Cincinnati Advertisers
Ciob
Randall
Ini
Congréss
Timely
House
Senate
Phelan
California
Secretary of the Interior
Supreme Court
Daniels
Be glad you're alive slogan for hopeful daily life
A reflective piece on gratitude and resilience urging readers to appreciate life even when ill or tired. It notes a handpainted motto Be glad you're alive hanging in a bedroom and encourages sharing kindness and a smile to brighten others, reinforcing the value of everyday hope.
Army camp cheers as Red Cross gifts boost morale in Mexico
Soldiers in Mexico celebrate a speech praising ten months of service and enduring loyalty. General notes Red Cross gifts totaling about 25000 dollars for each man symbolize American support. Troops, uplifted by the praise, express improved spirits since Christmas and embrace renewed duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Red Cross
War Department
Saltsburg Boom Signals Southern Indiana County Coal Growth
Saltsburg operations shift to southern Indiana and adjacent Westmoreland lands as a large coal deal near Hillside, Saltsburg field, and Derry township unfolds. Seger Brothers buy 300 plus acres from Samuel Foster for about 1,250 per acre. 18 acres from George Mowrey fetches 18,000 and Hootham farm lands around 17,500. Pittsburgh seam coal, last of its quality locally, underpins rapid industrial expansion with a new railroad outlet to Pittsburgh and 250 houses in a model town. Major players include Cambria Steel, Jamison Coal & Coke, Patton Coal, and Graft Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Westmoreland County
Saltsburg
Hillside
Pennsylvania Railroad
Big Land
Seger Brothers
Samuel Foster
George Mowrey
John Hootham
Pittsburgh
Hootham
Alligon
Uppla
Derry Township
Blairsville
Cambria Steel Company
Senate Oil Supply Appeal Sets Moral Balance
Fragmentary OCR quotes debate on national versus private interests over oil control. The appeal urges Senate to decide if national good justifies limiting legal rights, framing a constitutional question about state power in energy policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Father of Mrs Frank L Neff Dies in Punxsutawney
Longtime Punxsutawney resident William Torrence died after a life of service. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 29th Pennsylvania and later as postmaster under President Harrison. Survived by three daughters, a brother, two sisters, and an aunt. He was active in the G A R and a lifelong Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A R
Royal Arcanum Lodge
First Presbyterian Church
Torrence
Punxsutawney
Benjamin Harrison
William Torrence
Frank Campbell
Frank Neff
Indiana
Mary
George Torrence
Ella
Elizabeth Torrence
Eliza Dunlapp
G. Hi Torrence
Farmers Institute Opens With Seed Wheat Talk
Prof Menges spoke on Selection of Seed Wheat and Wheat Raising at the Farmers' Institute session. Mr McLain followed with a personal talk on Farm Water Supply as the audience asked questions, shaping the morning program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLain
Rosenberger
Willet
Covode
Prof. Menges
Pershing Addresses Five Thousand At Christmas Camp
Major General John J. Pershing spoke to about five thousand troops at Columbus New Mexico on Christmas night. The brief outdoor address on a soapbox followed a damaging windstorm and centered on morale rather than withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond E Behr
Mexico
Columbus
N. M
John J. Pershing
Licenses for Local Residents Mentioned in Gazette
Joseph Kochman and Rosie Renskoski are noted with state affiliations in license listings along with Clymer and Indiana designations. John W. Critzer and Matilda Saxton appear with Indiana ties, as do William E. Pierce and Edna Belt in referenced sections. The text invites readers to subscribe to the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kochman
Clymier
Rosie Renskoski
Clymer
John W. Critzer
Indiana
Matilda Saxton
William E. Pierce
Edna T. Belt
Pair Wed in Greensburg and Indiana nuptials at Church Street residence
John W. Critzer of Greensburg and Miss Matilda Saxton of Indiana were united in marriage on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Bennett W. Hutchinson, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, at his residence on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Critzer
Greensburg
Matilda Saxton
Indiana
Bennett W. Hutchinson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Church Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Printing & Publishing Co
Carles
Etening Gazettes
Terriers
RH. Ray
Frank M.smith City Biter
Ffstranger
Moore
Seger Bros
Salteburg
Salieburg
Weatmoreland
Conemaugh
Pennsylvania
Jamison Coal & Coke Company
Patton Coal Co
Graft Brothers
Blairsville Capital
Frank L. Neff
Farmers’ Institute
Pershing
Major
Gazette
Thad
KE B
Race
Steward
Normal School
Grand Union Ten Co
West Longe Ave
du Bois
Blacklick
Philadelphia Street
Gazette Omee
Iis
King Razor Mfg. Co
A. A. Boggattz
John Klingensmith
Joseph Cost
South 7Th Street
Court House
Weather Bros
Railroad Avenue
John M. Daugherty
Critzer
Saxton
Edwin K. ‘Wood
School Street
Altoona
Thomas Jones
Peter the Great
Czar
Russia
England
Deptford
Tibe Repairing
Boggs Bros
South 11Th St
Indiana, PA
Colonial Theatre
Gretchen Lederer
Nestor
Eddie Lyons
Lee Moran
Reign Bsce
Rat Saeg
Roy
Oliver Morosco
George Beban
Pasquale
Grand Theatre Tonight
Dinsmorebros
Slity
Price
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