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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1929
Page
2
Editorial page from Indiana Evening Gazette in Blairsville area discusses local issues and community concerns with regional context and editorial stance. It reflects Indiana County affairs and public interest topics for readers in Blairsville and surrounding areas.
The House passes a tariff bill raising schedules and the Senate Finance Committee is expected to increase them further. The President vows fair play and redemption of party promises, warning farmers to unite against manufacturers. The piece argues the tariff favors industry over farmers and notes potential presidential veto and political consequences ahead of the next election. Also included is an Agricultural Department report on gourds and eggs showing varied uses and rising poultry efficiency with fewer hens but higher output, and regional differences in egg production and chick numbers.
The Department of Agriculture finds gourds make good homes for useful birds that eat crop pests. A leaflet titled Gourds for Bird Houses and Other Purpose outlines proper curing and arrangement to attract bug catching birds, as farmers use gourds to house them.
In a hometown exchange, Ambassador Dawes owes comment on British knee breeches, noting he would have rejected them even if he did not live near Big Bill Thompson. The remark highlights local debate over foreign attire and political figures.
A terse note asserts no German law can stop the ex Kaiser from returning after July 23 claiming self preservation as a possible influence though disclaimers remain.
A notable ape with a 12 foot reach is headed to an Eastern summer resort and is considered of special use for dining room service by its owner.
A survey of New York social life notes that top celebrities rarely dine unnoticed. An orchestra leader drew crowds during lunch, while many stars seek secluded tables, yet inevitably attract attention. The piece laments lack of civic effort, urges broad cooperation and spirited city-building.
Glen Campbell merchants led a boycott against the Pennsylvania Railroad after a schedule cut. The embargo forced shipments over other lines etching a sharp freight decline. post offices seek service via P and E route. Bucknell honors Rev A J Furman. Blairsville coal miner Robert Foreman dies after electric shock. subscriptions raise $500 for Fair Association. Cockport summer school ends with beer barrels mishap. acts include Frank Stephens injuries and tonight's Globe Family Theatre bill.
Mrs Samuel Calderwood marked twenty years of marriage with a golden anniversary on June 28. About 43 friends and relatives joined a noon dinner and an afternoon of music, recitations, talks and conversation. Clymer schools elected new teachers for the coming term: First Primary Verne Carnahan and Evans of Indiana, Second Primary Hamill of Indiana and Ampfield of Penn Runy No 3 Margaret Meethurn of Ansonville No 4 Honey Mack of Clymer. Volunteering to assist in placing
A notice stating there is no Sunday issue this week and marking a ten year anniversary milestone. No further details or dates are provided.
Dame Madge Kends, an 80 year old actress, told an assembly of women that modern women find it easier to do without hair and that she has never seen so many ugly knees in her life. She criticized contemporary female appearances.
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