26 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1917
Page
1
Public notice from the Indiana Printing and Publishing Co. announces display advertising rates. The item appears as a standard newspaper page notice indicating rates are available on application. No dates, figures, or additional entities are readable in the fragment.
Washington reports a study by S Herbert Walke for the U S Department of Labor details Canada's aid to soldiers families. It notes monthly pay for privates, separation allowances, and Canadian Patriotic Fund assistance. Benefits rise with death or disability, including life insurance in some cities and job reeducation for disabled soldiers.
The report notes how each European country provides government support for families of private soldiers and sailors. In Great Britain France and Germany the separation allowance depends on the family size that must be supported, including the number of children under sixteen or seventeen.
Reports from almost 1000 cities show subscriptions over 18 million dollars in 24 hours. New York City contributions near 27 million of 40 million, with totals possibly reaching 45 million. Pennsylvania leads Atlantic states at 6.577 million. Last day to contribute. postdate gifts stay locally for county use.
Ex-Congressman and former Port of Commerce leader NOTEs Denby promoted to Corporal in the United States Marine Corps today. The Detroit native, a 1904 to 1911 congressman and attorney, ranks first in a Port Royal battle group exam, choosing enlistment over a commission to best serve the country.
A reflective note contends women must balance hardening for work with preserving womanly charm. It urges resilience in business roles while maintaining domestic ideals, and ends with a burial reference stating interment will be in Adlington cemetery.
Joseph Langham aged 70 a son of the late Jonathan and Eliza Langham and brother of Judge J N Langham died at his Washington D C home after a three week illness He leaves a widow Mrs Lizzie Johnston Langham a daughter Mrs Carrie Goodell and brothers and sisters including Judge J N Langham and Alexander Langham Funeral services will be held at his late home tomorrow afternoon
Washington reports President Wilson signed the export control bill to regulate food shipments abroad and created an executive council. The panel includes Secretary of State Lansing, Secretary of Commerce Redfield, Secretary of Agriculture Houston, and the food administrator to decide foreign policy matters.
A parable tells of Wage-Earner and Wage-Payer in one boat crossing the river of Competition. Agitator sows discord. after conflict they realize cooperation yields progress. Wage-Payer proves superior knowhow, allowing smoother crossing and a generous shore outcome. Modesty is Agitator’s flaw.
Youngsters at Normal are training hard for a town wide fields meet set for Saturday afternoon. Many expect to win as events are arranged for all boys and young men of Indiana. Entries must be sent by Thursday from Moorhead’s or the Y M C A with no day of meet additions.
Miss Ruth Estep plans a summer in Ashville North Carolina with grandmother and relatives after boarding the 813h train this morning in Enchinma sesh. She will return to Enchinma sesh in fall. Other notes list Mrs Ernest Chapman visiting Pittsburgh relatives and several locals heading to Harrishire and Windber for summer visits with family and friends.
Transfers list several property exchanges with varied parcels and monetary sums. Names include William Gardner Maude Kindler Annie Brown Mauger Steve Wassily George Mizerak Jessie Stiller Stephen Smieski Laura Groft and others. Parcels reference lot acres and locations such as Conemaugh Greens Green S and Century with amounts ranging from 350 to 1000 dollars.
A fragmented note from C A Bieser of Industrial Conservation New York reflects on river conditions near a factory and predicts a possible splash when Wage Barner returns, hinting at water safety concerns and local industrial activity.
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