12 Mar 1906
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
1
A fragmentary, early feminist tract argues for protecting women through social reform. It advocates that society guarantee every woman a natural share in love, education, and bread, challenging marriage as the sole path and urging communal support for children and the needy.
Fragmentary ad copy from an old newspaper weighs in on paint prices. It mentions W Devoe & Co and M Stewart & Co, arguing paints cost two to three times their value and urging readers not to buy. The faded text includes sign-off initials KF.
Several real estate and service ads listed for Indiana PA. Properties include three 60 by 200 feet lots with large houses on South Seventh Street and a modern house on South Sixth Street, with contact A P Watson. Also four new houses and two on Mast Philadelphia Street requiring inquiries to JT L Edwards at 19 Marshall Building or phone 197. A recruitment ad seeks agents to sell accident and health insurance in Armstrong and Westmoreland counties for Great Eastern. Another notice offers money for exact copies of Evening Gazette issues from 1804 and 1905 at 2 cents each.
An Indiana resident Mrs Jennie I Roof wife of Deputy Sheriff G W Roof testifies Doans Kidney Pills relieved her kidney pain in 1897 and believes the testimony remains valid seven years later She notes husband also praises the medicine Doans Kidney Pills are sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY price 50 cents Remember the name Doans and take no other.
Letter discusses paint quality and pricing comparing Devoe to other brands. It explains three quarter paint as good outside, noting Devoe as standard and estimating coverage and longevity differences. The writer asks about value and markets for other brands relative to Devoe 100.
Chicago team OLearys No 1 opens the national bowling tournament in Louisville Kentucky on March 17 under American Bowling Association supervision. The event runs 10 days at the Arbors venue with 217 five new tests 68 two men teams and 88 individual bowlers expected daily play from 9 a.m. until nightfall as lanes fill to capacity.
Chicago reports Zion City faces funds crisis as a dishonored draft from Zion City founder Alexander Dowie is mailed back from Jamaica. Overseer Glen Voliva awaits Dowie's reply, while Dowie has spent about 5000 dollars abroad and seeks a possible move to Mexico or reconsideration of leadership at Zion City.
Philadelphia reports two women shot and killed in separate jealous-crime incidents. George Johnson, a Norwegian, killed his estranged wife after she lived with a neighbor. Max Solffer shot 24-year-old Annie Margolies, then killed himself. Lis condition critical. Other items note Count di Castelmenardo’s adultery conviction and Paris cabinet talks. Weather notes forecast snow and colder days across several regions.
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