28 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
1
The article discusses how summer vacation affects student activity and teacher duties. It notes average yearly hours, shifts in school routines, and a proposed cost impact of around three percent of annual district spending. It argues teachers could handle summer work if freed from excess administrative tasks.
Richard I Rigney of Manor wed Miss Phyllis Steving daughter of Mr and Mrs William G Steving in a Lutheran church ceremony conducted by Rev Daugherty. The couple plan a honeymoon to Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington and will reside at the Rigney home in Manor after April 1.
Fragmentary notes describe quirky details: Mrs Milvabeth Acoggin rewrites the Bible in verse, a University of Pittsburgh rule requires students to swim twenty yards for degrees, a Far yard Merten school remark about a middle aged person fit for chairs, Merbine of Oley shows a furred hen, and John A Wolfe of Piqua reports a hen with more wing tips.
Mrs D S Ake, age 65, died at her Gettysburg home Thursday. She was sister to I N Donahue, postmaster of Carroltown. funeral set for Gettysburg tomorrow. Mrs S T McEvoy died at her Bethany West Virginia home yesterday at 5 20 pm. Interment in Oakland cemetery after body arrives on the 2 7 train Monday.
A damaged OCR fragment shows Griggs and Briggs in a terse exchange about attending a funeral. The clipped lines mention happiness and a rule about associating with cheerful people, suggesting a mood problem or social tension surrounding a death.
British type lancers armed with hinces have been added to Huerta's forces in Mexico. Washington Star describes a striking procession along Paseo de la Reforma and other main streets of Mexico City. The new corps, commanded by General Cartas Hinton, is part of a wider reorganization including the Chapultepec garrison and the guard. The article notes the British model used tropical possessions serviceable and recalls past Mexican gentlemen in the era.
The fragment discusses Riviera prices and visitor schemes, detailing charges for liver pills and a dubious Pontifical visit. It mentions an uninitiated observer and a foreign visitor, with references to a proprietor and a price of 120 for some service. The text is garbled but implies a cautionary tale about scams tied to tourism.
The notice warns that crates by parcel position nine and similar large items must not be shipped in the stated manner. It lists commodities and packaging restrictions and notes that the Postal Service will handle large parcels outside standard mail streams to comply with regulations.
London a March 28 Field Marshal Sir John French and Adjutant General Sir John Ewart submitted resignations amid cabinet efforts to retain them. Prime Minister Asquith said no policy difference with the government but officers insisted on leaving if not relieved. The army council issued a new discipline order limiting officers from seeking assurances and requiring obedience to lawful commands to protect public property and lives during disturbances.
Advertisement for Punxsutawney Sanitarium offering treatment for stomach diseases. Contact Dr. John H. Murray of Punxsutawney, Pa. Weekly rates range from 12 to 35 dollars based on room size and location. Includes board and nursing. hydrotherapy, electric light hatch, and vibratory treatment available.
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