20 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1927
Page
1
Mysterious Smith stunned a Ritz Theatre crowd by escaping from an airtight coffin after first being strapped in a straight jacket. Local undertakers supplied the coffin and sealing, and spectators hailed it as a miracle. Smith plans a repeat performance with Mme Olga in support.
The scale committee of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Illinois coal operators formed a new working agreement to be put to miners for ratification February 14. The current scale expires March 1. The plan follows a competitive wage model allowing non union field wages with an about 15 percent wage cut but more working days and a slightly higher rate than non union fields. Conference may finish tomorrow. In New York, Bruce Flowers knocked out Johnny Ryan in the third round. Tack McVey defeated Eddie Dempsey in ten rounds. Eddie Anderson beat Joe Souza in ten rounds.
Harrisburg report from J.C. Taylor of Pennsylvania State College outlines flock, financial, and incubation records as essential tools for poultrymen. A State College extension summary shows 43 farmers kept records in 1924 25 and details how each dollar of income is allocated among feed, rent, labor, inventory, and interest with most revenue from egg sales.
The Fort Worth Hirst Baptist Church pastor Reve J. Frank Norris faces a sensational murder trial for the shooting of lumberman O J Chipps. Defense claims Chipps threatened Norris before the incident. Witnesses including PD Dedmond and Fort Worth Mayor H C Meacham arrive in the witness room as procedures continue.
A vintage advertisement offers a money back guarantee for Endo-Corn promising to rid corns and callouses. Text cites nationwide bank payment if unsatisfied, lists endorsements by druggists, and provides Chicago address and a local drugstore name.
The Door Knob column announces a small Gazette corner dedicated to news about the hardware business. It notes limited space and a goal to provide the best hardware service while occasionally mentioning Indiana readers and local names.
The Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company traces its charter history to 1877 and PA, with founders and early directors named. It grew steadily through ten year reports from 1886 to 1926, having only four secretaries in over five decades of operation.
Swank's Market installs a new electric meat cutter touted as revolutionary for steaks and joints. The device promises even cuts with no splinters, enabling better service and faster preparation.
Allentown school board adopts a new rule effective January 17 1927 forbidding female teachers to remain in service after marriage. The measure, pushed by Director Wheeler amid debates, argues married women should not teach and promotes home duties. existing married teachers are exempt.
At Harrisburg opening convocation Governor John Fisher and Penn State President Ralph D Hetzel spoke on higher education growth. Tenn farmers voiced support for Penn State development and scientific research while Hetzel warned facility limits threaten democratic morale if unmet.
Professor Georges Clauds in New York announces a plan to build the first plant in a southern Atlantic region to generate electricity from tropical sea water. He says surface water at 28 C boiled in vacuum, driving a turbine with cold deep water at 5000 feet, with cost far below current hydraulic plants.
Mrs. Mabel Foster of Topeka petitions for divorce from Robert Moster claiming a cruel living situation in a frontier style home with no floors harmed her health. She seeks alimony and custody for two children, describing 19th century Western Kansas households built of earth and dirt with basic shelter as the harsh backdrop.
An ad promotes Bulgarian herb tea claimed to relieve colds at 85 cents to 1.25 dollars. It also lists baby chicks for sale including Burred and White Rocks and Reds, with weekly shipments and special pre-February 11 pricing. Contact Paul B. Hasinger, 9209 Weyne Ave, andans, Pa.
East Conference of the Pittsburgh Synod gears up for a 107 925 dollar special appeal to clear obligations. Rev Ray Meyer of Vandergrift chairs the drive with A group of pastors from Leechburg Apollo and Vandergrift guiding efforts. Campaign runs January 30 to February 7 to fund the Orphans home Fatim School Zelienople Home Mission Fund and a chair of missions at Chicago Lutheran Seminary in memory of Dr William A Passavant.
In an interview from Sudbury, Ford argues that home recreation hinges on community activities rather than in home music or dancing aided by records and radio. He cites Dearborn’s large student body, practical arts training, and five village industry plants, noting how children learn by doing and may choose careers through hands on experience.
A long social column lists numerous residents and visitors in Indiana and nearby towns. Names include W D Tittle Mrs Allee Kimmel Ti Bowman Bryan Frick Carry Weaver H Williams Joss airman FM Dunlap A F Foust J W Georgie CG de Daugherty C B Palmer M Fry N Lightcap B Dodd Mrs Lizzie Forestell Richard Niel W R Beam K H Williams Annie Vauxhurst Crissman Grace Crosby W McNaughton Dick Stephens Sr Thomas Manto J M Fowler P M Hicks and others. The items note court house visits dog licenses and local errands along with a French potato salad recipe excerpt.
The Colorado Board of Health will ask the legislature for 90000 dollars annually to expand its health activities. Secretary Dr. R. McKelvey outlines a tabulation of programs supervised by the department, showing extensive scope and the need for permanent staff and more funds to run health conferences, lectures, exhibits, hospital and sanitarium oversight, and cooperation with federal and local health authorities.
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