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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
6
The Rural New Yorker notes a new fruit called The Mahdi, a cross between Belle de Fontenoy raspberries and European bramble. It is said to rival Loganberry in flavor and hardiness, ripening late July to early August, though success outside Britain remains uncertain due to climate.
The New York Herald notes the Shasta daisy by Luther Burbank as a four inch, hardy profuse bloomer with a yellow center and many white petals. It traces its hybrid origin from English and Japanese daisies and highlights Burbank's other notable developments. Wind damage to shrubs is greater in winter than cold, with a wind-shield method using a board and hay or burlap, while raspberries and grapes gain winter vitality when canes are buried and connected to the ground. Winter pruning advice suggests removing old bearing wood and delaying pruning of young canes to late Marcel and April.
New York artist Alden Weir recounts meeting James McNeill Whistler in London. After a delayed dinner, Whistler invites Weir to his home for a Lucullan supper, sharing a memorable evening of art talk and hungry anticipation. The anecdote, told by Weir in the Argonaut, anchors their quirky first acquaintance in the late 19th century.
Harvard English instructor Charles Copeland, famed for Kipling and eighteenth century readings, agreed to lecture for the Somerville Woman's Club only if paid full price. The club offered $50, but Copeland's demand stood at $25, and he arrived an hour late.
The article extols railroads as a cornerstone industry due to vast capitalization and workforce. It also praises Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a trusted medicine with fifty years of curing headaches indigestion and liver trouble, marketed as a spring tonic and blood purifier.
An advertisement touts Benson's Plaster as a universal external remedy for rheumatic pain gout neuralgia headaches leg and chest ailments and colds. It claims quick relief for many pains and offers prepayment of postage for 25 cents per patch from Seabury and Johnson in New York.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a ten day excursion from Pittsburg to Washington on April 10 with round trip tickets at nine dollars. Special through cars will run from Pittsburgh on a designated schedule with stops at Freeport Seechburg Vandergill West Apollo and many towns. tickets valid through April 19 on regular trains except the Pennsylvania Limited.
Dr M L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio recalls losing his voice after a severe cold two years ago and a stubborn cough. After trying many remedies, he found relief with King’s New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. It is positively guaranteed by Daugherty Bros Indiana W I Moore Homer City and L N Park Marion Center, priced 50 cents and 1.00, with trial bottles free.
The New York Tribune Farmer publishes a 20 page weekly issue with illustrated departments. Pro BESS subscribers are urged to obtain this paper and the Progressive as a bundled offer delivered to any address for one year at a cash price of $1.50.
W. A. Davau Bury advertises a full supply of porch materials including columns spindles brackets rails and a large supply of yellow pine ceiling at prices that prevailed before the rise.
In West Fifty-second Street a Sunday disagreement between two young neighbors centers on Sabbath propriety. The younger girl resists adult rules, while the elder reminds her that outdoor activity on Sunday is discouraged, and that mothers would approve of restraint.
Train times issued for multiple routes including Braddenville Salinburg Etskiminetas Junction Freeport Springdale and Allegheny City with weekday and Sunday departures at 8:00 10:40 2:35 and 7:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m. plus Butler Branch and Pittsburgh routes. Weekly variations list specific morning and evening departures and notes for agents. For details, reference Western District at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street Pittsburgh.
Farmers are urged to protect themselves and neighbors after recurring county notices of uninsured house or barn fires. The plea warns that another blaze could strike any reader, prompting attention to insurance and fire safeguards.
By Insuring in the Patrons' Mutual. IT IS CHEAPER AND THE PROTECTION IS GOOD AND YOU KNOW WHO GETS THE MONEY. Write to J.W. BOTSFORD, Marion Center, General Agent, or JAMES SPEEDY, Secretary, Office, Ulymer Manufacturing Company, Indiana, Ps.
J Richard Clements offers electric bell and house wiring services with guaranteed work and customer satisfaction. Telephone numbers 37 and 148 provided for inquiries and estimates.
Local shop J T Bonchers unveils a fresh collection of wall papers featuring a range of colors and patterns. The display highlights modern textures and classic motifs for home interiors.
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