03 Mar 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1917
Page
1
A fragment from a newspaper includes classified ad rates and a humorous note about army recruitment. It mentions an officer’s reaction to three would be musketeers jailed in Douglasville Georgia who claim to be eager to join the army if released. The piece critiques misguided ideas about military service.
News that civilian groups join the national preparedness effort as Franklin D Roosevelt promotes mobilization. Railroads and steel firms list volunteers while 0,000 boys are said to be enrolled for summer training in New York area. major companies pledge support.
The column lists church activities and schedules across several faiths. Christian churches announce Bible School at 9:45, morning and evening services, and events led by Rev J R Beaton Rev R R Potter and others. St. Bernard’s and First Methodist outline Masses Evangelistic meetings and youth activities with a revival chorus.
The writer reflects on aging screen icons once adored by the public who fade from prominence. Magazines from a few years ago reveal youthful gowns and interviews as stars retire or linger in twilight. He urges readers to write letters to support favorites, not fan mail but meaningful gestures that can matter in a star's life.
The Rev D W Rose pastor at First United Presbyterian hosts Sunday School 9 80, readers and sermon at 11 00, with missionary meeting Wednesday. The Rev Se Ge Sabbath leads Second United Presbyterian, with school 9 46, worship 11 00, and a sermon on Some Objections to Be Considered. Rev J A Lawrence preaches at Sabbath services with Sabbath School 9 46. Rev J G Carpent er invited to speak by Anti-Saloon League as part of outreach. Evangelical Rev R C Miller presides Sunday School 10 00, Young People's Alliance 6 30, Evening Worship 7 30, plus prayer meetings Wednesday.
The text notes farmers will not boost output without expected profits while manufacturers require assured disposal of goods. It also mentions patriotic American yachtsmen supporting an auxiliary coast patrol as the Navy prepares against German submarine threat.
The nation shows disdain for economizing as experts report annual food waste near 700 million dollars. Waste stems from poor preparation and overabundant meals, with 20 percent of potatoes discarded in many preparations. European nations rely on conservation and diet control to avert shortages, while England contemplates guaranteed minimum prices to farmers to spur increased production.
William Blair Wolf III son of Mr and Mrs Blair Wolf of Wayne avenue underwent a minor operation in Dr E F Shauita s office yesterday and is recovering well Misses Viel and Mary Krotzer of Philadelphia streets left for a week visit with friends in Burnside and Mahaffey G M Wortman of the Moore hotel was a business visitor in Pittsburgh Mrs Mary Fiscus of Church street was summoned to Sharon due to the serious illness of her aunt Mrs Emma Cathcart
An irregular delayed merchant style notice promotes Triumph Pills as safe and payable relief. It claims no drugstore sales and directs readers to the National Medical Institution in Milwaukee Wisconsin for particulars and address.
A reading list of varied historical notes cites Germanys divisions and Dutchies, US naval defense proposals, and presidential trivia. It asks five today questions on Lafayette honors Washingtons military ideals German naval reserves and Adams safety measures.
The Rev. J. A. Beaton of the Christian Church will address the Federated Bible Classes of Indiana at their monthly meeting in the M. C. A tomorrow at 3 o clock. A short musical program will precede or follow. Members and friends are urged to attend.
George Fulmer manager of the Bell Telephone Company left on the 8 35 train this morning for Williamsport where his mother Mrs Margaret Fulmer died yesterday at 2 55 pm The funeral services will be held in Williamsport tomorrow at 2 30 pm
Indiana youths prepare for the Reformation Pageant with a Nun and Novice scene praised as the highlight. Singers include Mrs. E. OC Bebheil Mrs. Elmer Ellis Mrs. S. R. Pollock and Misses Margaret Lowther Anna Simpson. Abbess role by Mrs. J. C. N. Park. Rehearsal at 7:30 pm in the Lutheran church urged full attendance. Car son property on West Philadelphia street sold by John McConnell agency to W. A. Little of Pittsburgh for 3000 with possession by April 1.
Homer City residents report visiting relatives in Leechburg Wilkinsburg and Blairsville Miss Margaret Sewart visits Wilkinsburg Mrs William Lockard is a patient in Indiana hospital Mrs G O Norsteam returns home Saturday from Memorial hospital Hilstown Mrs Clark Myers and daughter were Indiana callers Mrs Douglass Cokeville and Miss Hosack Blairsville were in town Mr and Mrs Williamson Brookville visit daughter Mrs Harry Patchin Church Street Fortnight club entertained by Mrs E J Miller Mrs John Kerr spent days with sister Mrs Anna Diver Blairsville
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