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The Indiana Progress issue dated April 13 1692 lists A T Moorhead publisher and proprietor at 6380 Philadelphia Street. It shows pricing of one dollar and fifty cents.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1892
Page
4
The Indiana Progress issue dated April 13 1692 lists A T Moorhead publisher and proprietor at 6380 Philadelphia Street. It shows pricing of one dollar and fifty cents.
The issue outlines Republican support for Indians County nominees, urges unity after the primaries, and condemns circumstantial or fake stories. It notes wage labor concerns, protectionist views, and praise for a labor-friendly Republican record while calling for disciplined voting.
The roller is essential in road making, ensuring a hard foundation and uniform surface. It reveals and fixes soft spots as rolling proceeds, creating an even grade and preventing hollows that undermine highway quality. Conury.
In Somerset on April 7 William Miller, one of Hochstetler’s murderers, surrendered at the jail after a wakeful guard. He said he killed Hochstetler in self defense and claimed no jury will convict him. Miller and suspected accomplice Pritts are at large. Miller’s beard was shaved to hide identity.
Indiana County Prohibition Convention will convene in Indiana on Wednesday April 27Delegates meet at W C T U Hall over Stump's Store at 1030 am Mass meeting at Library Hall 115 pm Lily Rennals a New York singer and reciter will perform The meeting will be addressed by Prof BH D Paton and others Delegates chosen with no regard to sex Township committeemen to be instructed None but delegates should attend the 1030 am session A collection will follow the convention Jet all temperance supporters to contribute 8 S A Dickson Chairman
Transfers list properties from April 6 to April 8 including Burlington Grant Mahoning Saltsburg and Cherryhill townships. Buyers include R George East Mahoning Mary Connelly Harvey Shank Berwind White Coal Co Hiram Shirley and John Trimble with prices ranging from 190 to 1800 dollars.
The article stresses spring as a season for radical health changes. It cites winter waste and confined living as causing dull fatigue and seeks to overcome this with Hood's Sarsaparilla, touted as the popular spring remedy that purges impurities from bowels kidneys liver lungs and skin to purify blood and restore energy.
Indiana Pa merchant I C MooHEAD advertises staples hardware farm implements wood willow ware flour feed grain grass weeds lime plasterers hair and cash paid for grain bark ties shingles and lumber offering cash or produce sales with thanks and promise of attentive service.
Auction note advertises imported Percheron and English Shire stallions for sale at the old Fair Grounds stable. Describes young sturdy horses and top quality, with prices to suit buyers in Ames. hyphenated misspellings present but indicate a local sale listing.
In Indiana county the J O U A M promotes patriotism through free education and flying the nation’s banner on schools. The column lists flag presentations across towns including Indiana, Hillsdale, Blairsville, Marion Center, Mechanicsburg, and others, noting future openings and heightened appreciation among students and families. George Row reports from Indiana, April 2, 1892.
The first Daughters of Liberty Council in Indiana county was organized at Mechanisburg on January Sth. They plan weekly meetings in Truity's hall, with 41 charter members and more joining. A second D of L has formed at Deckers Point. The piece extols maternal influence and civic virtue, urges loyalty to country and flag, and notes plans for Eiderton parade and picnic on July 4.
Captain Henry of Kittanning describes John Dalzell as a party fire brand at a Scranton Republican league convention. Dalzell pushed for mushroom clubs to gain votes, despite league rules, provoking near disruption and a defeat by Congressman Robinson. Henry praises Senator Quay for Harrison’s win and blames Democrats and Mugwumps for attacks.
The piece notes farmers protesting John Dalzell due to corporate ties while Colonel Quay earns broad backing for re election to the U S Senate. Editor George H. Ranck defends Quay, citing the real estate tax relief he aided and urging Republicans to support his return.
Editor Patrick of the Clarion Republican Gazette asserts Senator Quay enjoys strong veteran backing and frequent veteran correspondence. He notes Quay’s wartime service and aid to veterans, arguing veterans deserve a friend at court. The piece contrasts this with Dalzell’s drubbing in Armstrong and Snyder counties, seen as a repudiation of his senatorial bid.
Weekly corrected quotations from D.C. Mack at Farmers' Headquarters list Country Soap Ground items like ham and bacon cuts, potatoes, beans, coffee, sugar, poultry, ducks, geese, flour, and grain. Prices cover country ham, sides, shoulders, beans, coffee, sugar, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, clover and Timothy seed, flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye per unit.
A fragmented timetable shows trains between Pittsburg and West Penn Junction including the Niagara Express, Titusville Express, Buffalo Express and several Accum trains. Times range from early morning departures to late evening arrivals with stops at Kittanning, Oil City, East Brady, Emlenton and more, including Sunday southward service.
Official counts show McGregor 3518 for Register and Recorder. Cunningham 3316, Pierce 3315, Allen 3220 for State Delegate. Caldwell 3393 for Surveyor. Nesbit leads Jack by 152, Watson over Bell by 402, Leech over Getty 357, Mitchell over Scott 279, Seanor over Hosack 253, Hosack over Morrow 491.
The piece touts wool dress fabrics in varied patterns and colors led by Chevronnes, Bedford cords, plain English suitings, and figured camels hair. It highlights silks, altos of indias, and a full line of black silks, with prices from 25 cents to 3.50 a yard.
A local retailer touts a full line of spring jackets and capes already selling beyond expectations with frequent additions. The wash dress goods include Fig cloths, Figured Bedford Cards, Pine Apple Cloths, Organdies, and Brocade Sateens in various colors and prices. Lace curtains and curtain poles are offered, alongside a complete line of ladies and boys waists from 25 cents to $6.
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