Feed Lambs To Enter Early Summer Market
County Agent R E B Carter urges Indiana County farmers to prepare lambs for market by July 1, citing a projected rise in lamb numbers and higher returns for June sales. Grain feeding and a creep area are advised, with a specific mix of corn, oats, and protein supplement. Bee Club reports new members and plans a bee tour in August to study modern apiary methods. Spray information will be sent to growers in 52 counties, with details on timing and materials. Also notes seed smut control using formaldehyde solution and practical treatment steps for oats and seed handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EB. Carter
Indiana County
Carter
Chicago
Bee Club
Marion Center Bee Club
E. J. Anderson
State College
Indiana
R. B. Carter
Poultry Club Demonstrates Burglar Alarm System in Indiana County
Poultry Record Club member J R Haswell from State College visited Indiana County to aid demonstration work installing burglar alarms and field drainage. He met the Adult Poultry Record Club and showed a closed circuit, nearly foolproof system. Ornamental Horticulture A O Rasmussen from Penn State will assist Marion Center in landscaping the new high school grounds on Wednesday April 29 and help plan home beautification with farm visits to start home improvement demonstration work. Those interested should contact the County Agent at Indiana Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poultry Record Club
J. R. Haswell
State College
Indiana County
Haswell
Indiana
Court House
A. O. Rasmussen
Penn State
Marion Center
Home Gardens Stimulate Food Supply Interest
County Agent Carter reports a surge in home gardens as families welfare groups and corporations seek guidance so that those unable to buy vegetables can grow their own. Penn Run PTA heard Miss Owen on child health and malnutrition while Garter discussed 4-H Club impact. Midwest Spanish War Veterans meet in Indiana May 17 with local attendees listed. Gordon’s bankrupt sale ends with Pittsburgh buyer Louis Berman purchasing stock for $5,015.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Penn Run P. T. A
Bessie Qwen
Home Economies Extension
R. EF. Carter
Owen
Garter
Pittsburgh
Gordon Stock
Gordon's, Inc
Louis Berman
Farm Calendar Timely Reminders from Penn State College
A Penn State College of Agriculture farm calendar offers practical tips. Topics include chick roosts to prevent coccidiosis, cull low producing dairy cows, pruning ornamental plants, hardening stock before field planting, keeping wool dry, protecting forests from fires, and spring pasture with sweet clover for grazing.
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Pennsylvania State College School of Agriculture
Pennsylvania
State College
Parkwood Grange May 6 Wednesday Program Preview
Parkwood Grange outlines a May 6 evening program listing Song 90 roll call and multiple readings and contests. Highlights include readings The Barefoot Boy and Arthur Weiss Recitation, cooking and pantry contests, aquatic contest topics on fishing streams, and a short play with music from students and local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkwood Grange
Parkwood, Grange
Mr.McAdoo
Betty Weiss
Tom Campbell
Imarket
W. L., Brown
L. Calhoun
H. A. Ray
A. H. Wiggins
H. D. Ray
Jake Class
Ella Ray
Ethel Mull
Mary Calhoun
Mrs. Calhoun
Boyd Hamilton
Earl Ray
James Ray Song
You
Maggie
Native of Kellysbug Fatally Injured Saturday
Mrs. William Ferrier, 66, born in Home, died in Adrian hospital Punxsutawney after being struck by a car driven by John Shiock of Adralin on the Cloe hill in front of her home. She leaves her husband and several children. funeral at her late home with burial at Marion Center. Also notes Indiana County Bankers Association elected officers for the ensuing year at the Indiana Country Club. Curtis B. Elkin elected president, H P Rhoads vice president, Paul J. Strautiff treasurer, T W Monroe secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ferrier
Adrain
Punxsutawney
Cloe
John Shiock
Adralin
Shiock
Rossiter
Huebane
Merle Airgoodt
Big Run
Homer Dunmire
Harry Bloge
Sykesville
Russell McCracken
Ohio
Budd McCracken
Craigsville
Ira Dunmire
Edith Wolfe
Marion Center
Dert Dunmire
William Roarbach
Clymer
Stephens
County Bankers Association
Indiana County Bankers Association
Indiana Country Club
Curtis B. Elkin
Rossiter State Bank
H. P. Rhoads
Blairsville National Bank
Paul J. Strautiff
Marion Center National Bank
T. W. Monroe
Chertry Tree First National Bank
Harry White
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Ernest Stewart
First National Bank
Indiana
Estimation of Workers Behind Great Pyramid Construction
Historical note suggests Herodotus claimed 100000 men labored for twenty years to build the Great Pyramid. The figure reflects ancient sources and scholarly debate on workforce size and project duration.
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Herodotus
Sanitation reform and tub debates in 19th century cities
A review of 19th century sanitation history notes attempts to curb home bathing in Philadelphia in 1843, a Virginia bathtub tax, and rising water charges in several cities. It cites President Fillmore’s use of a tub and European city smoke harms, including London singers losing notes and soot-fouled homes, with fireplaces as main heat sources in large houses.
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Philadelphia
Virginia
Hartford
Providence
Charleston
Wilmington
Fillmore
White House
Cincinnati
London
Duchess of Orleans
Judicial Ear Inured to Lies on Witness Stand
A columnist in the Manchester Guardian argues perjury remains a serious issue in court. Historic quotes from Kerr, Byles, and Maule illustrate long‑standing skepticism about truth on the witness stand and the limits of credibility in legal proceedings.
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Manchester
Eng
Guardian
Kerr
City of London
David
Justice Byles
London
Justice Maule
Maule
Tools Used by Mosquito Nature in Outrageous Opera
A mosquito uses a softening fluid and a tiny saw to make a hole in the skin. It inserts a miniature hose to pump up the blood, causing irritation. Rubbing the area spreads irritation. microbes may enter the wound. Ammonia or washing soda calms it and iodine prevents infection.
Insurance Agents Dinner Honors Pittsburg Leaders
John A. Miller of Mutual Life hosted the district dinner at Indiana Country Club for 25 agents. A. H. Bennett and Yago of Pittsburgh spoke, with Rev. John J. Mellvaing of the First United Presbyterian Church presenting remarks. The event highlighted achievement and industry networking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Miller
Mutual Life Insurance Company
New York
Indiana Country Club
Miller
A. H. Bennett
Pittsburgh
Mr. Yago
John J. Mellvaing
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
East Wheatfield Notes From Local Social Scene
East Wheatfield reports a weekend Washington trip by Frank Findley Joe Hutchison Ted Stutsman and Brinton Sloughty. Merrimans return to Armagh after wintering in Columbus Ohio with son and daughter in law. Various hostesses and clubs gather for Missionary Ladies Aid Fancy Work Club and Cramer activities including a sacred concert by Culver male chorus and visits to New Kensington and Johnstown.
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East Wheatfield
Frank Findley
Joe M. Hutchison
Ted Stutsman
Brinton Sloughty
Washington, D.C
W. A. Merriman
Armagh
W. 3. Merriman
Columbus
Ohio
J. L. Caldwell
Missionary and Ladies Aid Society
R. O. Trexler
Fancy Work Club
Mesdames Geary
Shrom
Bell
Bushniel
Fry
Helmbach
Nippes
Smith
Nicholson
Hilderbrand
Ruth
Emily Stoneback
H. R. Dill
Hallie Dill
Dilltown
Virginia Caldwell
Clarence Yindley
Cramer
Dillie M. Cunningham
C. G. Mack
Pittsburgh
Currin
Hawaiian Tea Room
Mack Hutchison
Ralphton
George McCutcheon
Betty
New Kensington
C. L. Buchanan
George McCutcheon, Jr
Y.M.C.A
Johnstown
G. Mack
Caldwell
Trexler
H. R. Dil
Maple Grove Farm Destroyed By Forest Fire
The house and barn on John Ewing’s farm were burned in a forest fire that swept the area on Monday. Local residents report several visits and calls among neighbors including James Clawson of Pine Flats, who visited Conrad Slep joy home on Tuesday, and Merle Brown of Nanty Glo who called at G E Holmes on Monday. School closes in two rooms Thursday and Crooked Creek church hosts services Sunday.
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John Ewing
James Clawson
Pine Flats
Conrad Slepjoy
Hersh
G. BE. Holmes
Rachael Sides
John Henry
Alfred Downey
Bert Roser
Punxsutawney
G. R. Waltemire
Cherry Tree
Crooked Creek
Wohler
Miss Thornhurst
Barber
Carl Miller
Vandergrift
Harry Miller
Merle McGara
Dale
Pittsburgh
BE. Kirks
Indiana
Jay McQuilkin
Walter Bartholomew
Atwood
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Sco
Ennasewnia
C. P. Lang
Huff and New Flovence Co-operative Association
Lang
Midwest Council
Mid-west Council of the United Spanish War Veterans
Joseph A. Blakeley
Mid-west Council
Roy Baker
George T. McHenry
H. 2B. Streams
M. M. Palmer
Indiana, Pa
Kellysburg
Progress
Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Post Gazette
Indiana Progress
Charles L. Belcher
William Penn Highway
Indiana Hospital
Ben F.graham
Phi Sigma Pi Fraternity
State Teachers College
Graham
Harrisburg
Commonwealth
H. H. Bell
Bureau of Plant Industry
Maple Grove
Chambersville
Horton” Electric
Troutman’s
Shenew
Leonard Glichie
Leonard Electric
Good Housekeeping Institute
Sloan Bros
Troub
Troub Furniture CO
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