Appreciation Letter Praises Gazette On Road Policy
A reader salutes the Gazette editor for foresight on Indiana County roads and rural policy. He recalls the paper’s early coal and development prophecies, notes support for uniting townships, and credits the paper with leading county thought on public roads and poor relief. He quotes a farm journal and US Director of Public Roads on road improvements and rural population growth.
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Gazette
Indiana County
Eame
Indiana
West Indiana
Roosevelt
United States
Egyptian Fields Organizes Christian Endeavor at United Presbyterian Mission
A Christian Endeavor society forms at the United Presbyterian Mission in Atesmudtin Heyp with twenty five members and growing attendance. Sixes Miss Gamee, an American Bible teacher, has led two prayer meetings in Alexandria and inspired the group. The article notes a diverse local population and the shared motive of praise and prayer, citing V. L. Bigwood of Alexandria.
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United Presbyterian
Atesmudtin
Heyp
Bone
Miss Gamee Sixes
Lee
Alexandria
Hirigkin
America
England
God
Egypt
Christian Endeavor World
Bible Printed in 418 Languages Worldwide
The British and Foreign Bible Society reports that last year the number of languages that issued either the complete Bible or portions reached 418, covering languages and dialects worldwide.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Ravages of Field Vermin Hit Agriculture Losses
The department of agriculture estimates field mice ravages cause direct annual losses of 20 million dollars.
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Department of Agriculture
Fugitive Tries To Escape Posse In Wild Mine Shootout
A horse thief fleeing capture shot at Police Officer McDermott in Crafton Noble Avenue then hijacked a locomotive near Rock station on the Wabash. After a dramatic chase the thief aimed to bolt via a coal mine, with a posse surrounding him and more ammunition sought as the stand off continued.
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Mittsburg
Po- Heeman
McDermott
Noble Aviue
Crafton
Rock Station
A.D. Scott
Carnegie
Woodland Avenue
Idlewool
Crafton Bridge
Poticemon MacNermott
Panhandle
Noblestown Road
Anto
Oan
Pittsburg Coal Company
Hoffstot Case Reaches Highest Court for Graft Trial
Papers filed in the Supreme Court center on financier Frank N Toffstot president of the German National Bank of Pittsburgh and the Pressed Steel Car Company. The court will decide if Toffstot is returned to Pittsburgh from New York for trial or kept free through summer as it considers the case before adjourning May 31.
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Hoffstot
Supreme
Washington
Macy
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Frank N. Toffstot
German National Bank of Pittsburg
Pressed Ster
Troffstot
Cpiltshoro
New York
Triad
Wiggled His Whiskers Behind a Log in Squirrel Chase
In Ripley Tennessee Leroy Roberts a Fifth district farmer surprised his hunting partner Estes Montgomery by barking like a squirrel from behind a jog. A shot from Roberts’s shotgun hit him in the face with birdshot possibly ending his sight as both eyes may be damaged.
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Leroy
Ripley
Tenn
Leroy Roberts
Fifth District
Estes Montegney
Montgomery
Roberty
The Culprit
A Meagher cottage murder sparks a detective scramble led by Miller as Joel Zimmerman’s evidence ties Jake Avery to alleged theft and a web of bank clues. Avery, acquitted, hunts for the true killer and possible hidden fortune, while Zimmerman's fate unfolds under suspicion.
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Sally Mendum
American Press Association
Petersville
Meagher
Miller
le Miller
Bbeliewe
Coto
Meneber
Joel Zinmermaid
Vetersyile
Ile
Avery
Zimmerman
Hexperta
Avery Snil
Miller Detective Agency
Hit
Timothy Meagher
Timothy J. Meagher
John
H van Joel Zimmerman
Aa Lehie
Nina
Stealing the Styles Tricks of CLT Women
A London Grand Magazine tale exposes fashion pirates, mainly women, who seize new designs before release. It recounts cases of a Berlin patron drafting Paris models, a Regent Street firm countering with resurrected patterns, and a seaside hotel scheme that boosted clients with fake low prices.
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West End
London
Iis
Berlin
Fim
Paris
Indy
Regent Street
Tde Smart
Totels
Search Teaith
Anurt
Blitherington
London Grand Magazine
A Fine Mixup In A Humorous Exchange
A humorous exchange unfolds with an angry advertiser asking what the matter is and the publisher querying what the water is, as a misread advertisement of canned meats from colonial houses is read as horses. The scene shifts to a quip about platonic love, noting its supposed existence between most husbands and wives.
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London
Chicago Record-Herald
Fragmentary Quote on Language and Identity
The clipped New York Press line hints at misheard speech and self identification, while a Gradyson remark mocks a man who burns energy in pursuits for which he is not suited. The noisy garble suggests a broader commentary on communication and misperception.
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Giadshone
Wanted to borrow $900 on Grit mortgage
Wanted notice seeking a loan of 900 dollars on a Grit mortgage with inquiries directed to this office. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Two Colors Gatterose hosiery at Pennington's
Gatterose hose offered in fast Black and Wray colors are knit from Lisle-Unished yarn. They are fine gauze with no seam across the toe. Price twenty five cents at Pennington's Clothing and Shoe Store. 226-21
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Pennington's Clothing & Shoe
Lecture by Rev Sproull at Friendship Union Hall
Rev W J Sproull will lecture in Green township Sunday school hall on Friday May 27 at 7 30 pm. He will talk of his travels as a missionary in Turkey.
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W. J. Sproull
Friendship Union
Green Township
Turkey
New Autos Arrive at Smith and Miller Ford Agency
Smith and Miller, Ford agents, received a carload of touring cars Monday and delivered one touring car to Oscar Alter of Blaireville Monday evening.
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Smith & Miller
Agenta
Ford Automobile
Oscar Alter
Blaireville
See the Eclipse at Pennington’s Weat Window
A quirky notice advertises Gurterose wallpaper and paper cleaner with contact at McCreight’s east of the Court House. Also mentions Scriven’n underwear and Wilson & Wood. The ad invites readers to view the eclipse and consider the products available locally.
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Pennington
McCreight’s
Court House
di Wi
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