06 Sep 1915
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1915
Page
1
Expressions of sympathy for Mrs Parsells after her husband’s death and gratitude for state and local leaders. Acknowledgments cover Mrs George’s address, Mrs Bruce’s service and illness, Richmond hospitality, church and school house use, local pastors, music and welcome, transportation help, and a Loyal Legion reception by Marchand Union.
The notice reports Henry Kunkle's death at her East End home and obituary details. It lists bereavement and travel plans, moving of Luther Roof to Wayne Avenue, visits by Mahaffey family, and several local residents returning from visits or taking teaching posts in Beaverdale and Latrobe.
Miss Matilda Ralston has resigned her position at the Troutman store to accept a post in a Pittsburgh department store. William Wehrle and his son Richard Wehrle of Punxsutawney visited Indiana yesterday. Mrs. Wehrle joined them on the return trip from the Wehrle home on South Fifth street. Prof. Luther Park has gone to Carlisle Pennsylvania to teach history in Conway Hall. Ivan Park resumes work with General Electric Co. at Erie. James Park departs for Gettysburg this week as a senior at Gettysburg College. Mrs. Park and Miss Laura Park return from a camping trip along Lake Erie.
A reflective passage on self sacrifice contrasts soldiers who die for duty with a British troopship disaster. It recalls Berkeley and notes men content with their own fate to save others, while officers stand firm as boats depart. The piece emphasizes a soldier’s pride and spirit in duty.
A Philadelphia Tedger admonishes thorough mouth hygiene urging that brushing the tongue is essential. It warns microbes invade the tongue after each opening of the mouth and advises aggressive scrubbing from all angles to prevent morning plaque, urging readers to inspect with a mirror.
A passage from Pearson's Weekly explains the immense ocean depth near Guan Island at 31,200 feet and the crushing pressure over 1,000 pounds per square inch. It imagines Mount Everett dropped into the sea, and a pine beam and a cast tray mouthpiece crushed by the force, illustrating extreme danger to explorers.
The text discusses death by plant spasm and an execution-like process using heated substances and a guarding procedure. It mentions a death temperature near zero degrees and attempts to elicit a response after cooling, with references to a scientist and a procedural description.
A fragmentary discussion notes how birds see sideways with eyes set laterally, enabling wide peripheral vision. It compares bird gaze to a pilot turning to scan wing and balance, illustrating dual forward and lateral awareness in flight.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Madge questioning why Mabel ended an engagement as references to money and generosity surface. The scene hints at underlying financial tensions and shifting loyalties within a relationship.
The Allan line steamer Hesperian, 10,920 tons, was torpedoed at night off the south coast of Ireland about 100 miles southwest of Pashet. About 350 passengers, including several Americans, and around 250 crew were aboard. Most passengers and crew were saved by rescue steamers and Queenstown lifeboats. Captain Main and some crew returned to aid the ship as tugs were summoned. The attack caused significant damage but the ship remained afloat and headed to Queenstown under convoy. The American consul reported one or two Americans on board, none lost. The incident prompted questions about whether the torpedo attack was pre warned.
A shocked Mrs Carpenter discovers a doppelganger in her house causing fear and a theft attempt. The two women resemble closely yet blinds differ, while her husband searches rooms and a jewel box empties. Police arrest the impostor but jewels remain missing.
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