13 May 1911
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1911
Page
1
A fragment notes a printing plant located at Raette Building on Carpenter Avenue. It mentions the item printed in the Indiana Post Office as First Class Mail Matter.
Reports from Paris detail mass American flight from Mexico City as rebels threaten two border towns San Miguel and Nuevo Laredo. American officials warn of possible attacks if the government fails to maintain order while Mexico girds for conflict. Juarez acts as a provisional capital as Madera asserts control at the customs house drawing cautious U.S. support.
A Parisian Sage hair tonic ad touts youthfulness for all ages with a money back guarantee if dandruff dandruff itching or hair loss persists. It claims luxurious bright hair and refreshingly invigorating properties, featuring a girl with Auburn hair on each bottle and a 60 cent price at Tom and Hildebrand. Miss Marie Beilstein, chosen by the Tridiana State Normal school's student body, will represent the school as a delegate at the East Central National Students' Conference at Dennison University Greenville Ohio from August 22 to September 1.
Two squads of Company F drilled on the streets last night drawing much attention. The company members show active interest in preparations for the brigade encampment at this place.
In this swampland warning a speaker argues malaria and typhoid are real swamp dangers not ghosts. Electric Bitters is touted as a remedy that purges germs from blood. Local user W Fretwell credits it with restoring health after battles with malaria. Available for 50 cents at Daugherty Bros.
Classified brief lists a 20 by 5 foot store room for rent at a central Philadelphia Street location with inquiry directed to Weamer's Restaurant, zip 20516. Also runs two help-wanted items for a Dugan Glass factory needing nine boys and a light-tonse girl for a two-person family at 75 Locust Street with immediate applications.
A telegram from Wheeling describes the capture of Juarez and reports the body, inflaming local sentiment. The piece notes a long-standing sympathy for Mexicans seeking better conditions and places the subject with a unit at the outer works during a recent victory.
Forest fires in Pennsylvania swept over more than 5 000 acres of valuable oil lands with marshburg reported as the worst. Firefighters, returning from Marshburg, say many oil derricks were wiped out along the fire path. Conditions were easing after night rain, though tremors of the disaster linger.
A forest fire in the Lite creek area, over twelve miles, destroyed farms and many cattle and sheep. Frank Chieses is reported likely among the victims as the blaze consumed property and left scorched remains. Local authorities warn residents to stay clear of fire zones.
Jules Ferrand, famed painter, uses his wife Clotilde as the model for a Madonna and Child, skillfully blending reality and idealization. After years of devotion and struggle, his masterpiece sells for twenty thousand dollars, yet he discovers the truth of love versus illusion when he finally beholds her likeness again.
A deputy sought a Spanish post at a higher school, and a candidate claimed Spanish as his specialty. The class suffered as the chosen linguist, a master of Arabic, taught poorly, leading to embarrassment and a fruitless term before the professor was finally replaced. Emanuel Arene recounted a Marseille case of an Arab defendant needing an interpreter, ending with a courtroom confession.
A discussion on how table settings reflect family status, warning that poor soap damages linens. It promotes Hewitt's white Easy Task Soap as safe for fabrics, leaving no stain, protecting textile surfaces, and costing a nickel.
Charles Foreman of the Indiana Bent Ring Ladder Company suffered severe burns to both hands while at work Friday afternoon. Dr. W A Simpson treated the injuries. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised with a neighbor’s testimonial from Meadville Pennsylvania. Sold by all druggists.
Miss Grace Hendricks will deliver an address at the First United Presbyterian church on Sabbath evening. Her topic is Alcohol at the Bar of Justice, presenting a civic and moral discussion in the period setting.
A fragment describes a burglar’s deed and contrasts it with a mother’s illness. It touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a splendid remedy for women. A testimonial from Mrs MC Dunlap mentions TIwi and female trouble and urges trying the pills.
An amusing mishap aboard the Monongahela at Pensacola Bay during Farragut's stay includes Admiral and crew preparing to greet General Canby. Pomp the cook, in a striking uniform and trimmed hairstyle, sat in the admiral’s canoe chair, mistaken for the general as the salute fired. The navy staff laughed as the error unfolded, and Canby later acknowledged the humor of the moment.
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