Social notes from Vandergrift and nearby towns
South Bend visitors in Indiana Friday and Sunday calls in Vandergrift and Apollo area. Numerous local visits including the Silvis sale well attended, illness improvements, family visits, and church events. Sunday school at 1 45 p m with preaching at 2 45 p m. John France recently called in New Kensington.
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South Bend
W. I. McGaughey
Austin Say
Indiana
Annie Dunmite
Hugh Rearicks
I. IK. Deamer
Shelocta
Tumey Beighley
Butler
O. M. Anderson
Carl Silvis
Apollo
Ralph Rainer
Plumereck
W. J. Silvis
BE. Henderson
Vandergrift
Harry Earick
IL. M
George
Misse Faith
Mattie Marjtin
Fern Martz
Helen Horton
West Lebanon
D. B. Townsend
W. J. McGunghey
May
Robert Roof
Davis
Harry Shupe
Jacob Shupe
Oscar Woolf
L. M. Hendersons
Herman Knepschield
Aspolla
J. I
Ailshouse
Anna Smith
Suga Run
Frank Coleman
Vanderpritt
James Miller
Luxenburg Heights
J. C. McGaughey
Katharine Ison
Tess
Jimmy
Billy
W. J. McGaughey
Vehneh 2 Society
Mt. Union Society
Clare
Olive Kelly
A. A. Silvis
A. M. Silvis
John France
New Kensington
Navigation Devices Pioneer in Radio Direction Finding
A French transatlantic steamship company first tested the radiogoniometer, devised by Bellini and Tosi. The apparatus locates the bearing to an invisible ship emitting wireless signals from two shore stations and maps its course accurately.
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Trinsulantic Steamship Company
Bellini and
Tosi
Island pests and fumes and coins across time
A London man once owned a Scottish island overrun by adders. Peafowls released there fed on snakes, ridding the island of pests. Separately, chemical plant fumes prompt efforts to reclaim air and convert smelter exhaust to sulfuric acid. The historical mark valued at about $8.38, with variations in Europe, and a cartoonist’s Time depicted as a golf club.
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London
Europe
Doston Transcript
Common Errors in Prose Notes on Usage
The Philadelphia Public Ledger comments on common writing mistakes and clarifies usage. It notes that apropos means in reference to and that phrases like apropos of your letter are not needed. The piece also cheekily remarks on men’s ambitions and social yearnings.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Too Much for Young Love in High School
A Chicago Journal item recalls a sophomore girl and boy affair where the boy scatters sand at the girl during a meeting, sparking a memory of a brief, hurtful moment. The note contrasts with light quotes from the Outlook and Salvation Army, and describes a tiny flashlight mounted safety razor designed for campers to aid shaving in low light.
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Chicago Journal
Salvation Army
Army School
Qold Fire Extinguisher Pistol Loaded with CO2 Powder
A pistol style fire extinguisher uses cartridges with powder that, when struck by the trigger, ignites a percussion cap. The released powder creates carbon dioxide to suppress flames.
Some of Our Patriots Comment on Election Night Work
Judy Tunkins argues that much of the public’s contribution on election night is simply standing in the street and shouting. The Washington Hyeting Star reports the remark as part of a broader discussion on civic participation and national service.
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Judy Tunkins
Washington
Court summons for Carrie Adams in Indiana County divorce case
You are commanded to appear before the Court of Common Pleas in Indiana Pennsylvania on the first Monday of May next to answer why your husband William Adams should not be divorced from you. The document, dated April 2, bears signatures of officials including J.N. Tanglam and Walih Ayers and notices Sheriff Richards.
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Carrie Adan
Greetlig
Carrie Adams
Indanny
Common Ilean
William Adams
Carrie Adina
J. N. Tanglam
Sila
A. Ta
EH. Ayers
J. Ny Langham
T. St. Richards
Sheriff'n Offies
Indiana
Ajerih
Tuet—tuy
Auditor Notices From Indiana County Courts
A set of auditor notices from Indiana County courts announces hearings to settle and report distributions for estates. Notices cover the Mel eaters estate in Center Township, Hart estate in Tadiana, and Telford, with auditors Gerry Smelton Pemlot and others listing dates, times, and offices for interested parties to attend. Additional notices publish stockholders meeting for People’s Hawk of West Lebanon and administrative updates for estate papers moved to Richard W. Watson’s office.
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Moree
Tom L. Gerry
Enest Stewart
Orphans’ Court
Idiana County
Savings and ‘Teast Co
Indiana
Joseph A. Hart
Tadiang Dorough
Marshall Building
Tadianna
L. M. Pemlot
Ste la
S.J. Telford
Iate
J. Telford
East
Philadelphia St
Richard W. Watson
C. T. MM. White Building
Whiladelta Street
Mabel W,pelpord
If He Lives Sexton to Tourist in Yard Plea
A fragmentary London Opinion excerpt shows a sexton telling a tourist that the burial yard is fine and hopes to be buried there if spared, reflecting an informal chat amid a cemetery context.
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Sexton
Echureh Yard
Pyn
London
Deep roots and enduring belief echo in print
A collage of quoted maxims and brief notes reflects on belief, soul, discretion, ambition, and resilience. It threads Carlyle, Sterne, the St Joseph Gazette, and others into a mosaic about motive, effort, and identity. The pieces span quotes on science, mortality, politics, and daily wisdom.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
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Moorhead
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Barre
Pennsylvania Railroad
Main
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Ooge
Dodge Brothers
4 Safe
Smart Company
McGregor
Thomas
Indiana, Pa
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People's Bank OF
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Stochilolders
West Lebanon Ball
Indiana County
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LB. D. McCracken
Cashier
C. A. Mahan
Undertaker
Commodore, Pa
Carlyle
Sterne
Lboston Herald
Aly
Equitable
Special Educational Fund
W. Guthrie
Michigan
Price
Griffith Ellis
Ellis’ Mells
Indiana County National Farm Loan Association
Federal Land Bank of Baltimore
National Federal Loan Association
D. R. Tomb
Green Country
Robinsteen Collar & Leather Co
George D. Leydic
Philadelphia Street
Wayne Avenue
Bell
Local
U. S. Aluminum Co
Tenth St
N. V. B. Zeigler
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