22 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1917
Page
1
A talk by W. B. Curtis explains that few people improve their position while many earn modest wages. He argues success mirrors industry growth and that advertising helps firms expand. Curtis notes only a minority of manufacturers use systematic advertising, with 981 stove makers listed among many firms not advertising.
In a discussion on advertising ethics the speaker criticizes the term advertising as vague and urges a publication addressing trade concerns. The text notes percentages, counties, and train arrivals with military details, mentioning A Company, Alles cheny county, and parade grounds as context for the era’s news.
At Camp Hanqoge Augusta Ga September 21 engineers laid out bayo net practice grounds in front of division HQ and near Tenth Infantry trenches to begin dummy thrusts manuals of arms and extended order drills Brig Gen William G Price said infantry regiments would move to trench warfare practice next week At Camp Lee Virginia September 21 1921 Pennsylvania Day saw 1921 men march to division HQ from Keystone State trains delayed by traffic and a Coraopolis man Randolph Kehns injured in a fall from a train step 1502 ten were received at division HQ and Pennsylvanians were assigned to various regiments and districts.
Punksutawney Sept 22 The appeal to the State Pardon Board in the Ward Mattern murder case has been postponed to the third Tuesday in October. Remond E Brown Brookville attorney who defended Mattern received notice of the postponement at Brown's request as his presence is required by a case before the Supreme Court in Pittsburgh and he cannot attend the hearing in Harrisburg next Tuesday.
Notice to all optical men and women who examine eyes in Pennsylvania. The Board requires you to take an examination before the Board of Optometry examinations and renewals of the Commonwealth. If you continue the line remains valid for the job.
A dusted local items column lists Mr and Mrs Grivith Ellis visiting Pittsburgh for a few days and numerous other residents and visitors from nearby towns stopping in or passing through. Names include Mrs Thinnah Geester from Philadelphia, Horace Thompson of Marion Center, Dr and Mrs Pred St Clair, and Mr and Mrs D A Trust of Cam ontery Avenue, with several others noted for trips and stays this week in Pittsburgh.
Ilavana reports protest over the proposed transfer of ownership of the 215 year old Columbus Cathedral to the Cuban government. The Jesuit built church, finished in 1704, has long been a Havana landmark famed for its interior and history from Spanish occupation to battles and invaders. The move sparks fierce opposition in a region tied to Christopher Columbus and colonial heritage.
The National Historical Academy of Cuba moves to preserve the cathedral as the government considers taking over its sanctuary. Dr Francisco de Paula Caranaiso reports republic support and a maintenance fund, with plans to keep the building and art treasures for centuries. The crypt of Columbus remains a visitor feature, and the church houses a prized Murillo print among its art.
National League participants are noted as winners while women from northern Minnesota lumber camps replace infeasible roles, signaling a shift in league leadership and labor during the season.
Washington reports a Royal Flying Corps officer recalling Western Front hospital care. He praises nurses and describes patient life at Boulogne Ramsgate and Davin promenade scenes for war-wounded, including wheelchairs, fake limbs, and a comic yet painful hand joke among amputees.
Transfers list multiple property exchanges including Vasil Elvin to Jennie Wein for 125 mes and 2 perches in Wester Hominy, Anna Delia Strickland to Bollie B. Sisctes for a Canoe lot priced at 70, William Fashton to Veronica Goffins for a Green lot at 750. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad is recruiting young women as civil engineers. The Toyton School of Social Work allied with Simmons College plans a course in helping. Representative Jeanette Rankin invited to speak at the new women’s building dedication at the North Carolina State Fair. Napoleon III era troops in a 1600-women unit in Texas and Oklahoma offered to the War Department.
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