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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
2
The fragment indicates a period described as six months with a referenced three month term and a specific Wednesday date August 4 in year 123. Details are unclear due to OCR garble but imply a time allotment or contract clause linked to those dates.
The Republican County Committee lists candidates for the fall election on September 18. Names include Burrs G Koazer Montgomery two, Miner Borland & Indkin, John M Malcohy White ty, and many others across Indiana boroughs, Washington two, and adjoining townships. County chairman H Warrace Thoma announces the slate.
State highway rules prohibit stopping at crests of hills and on curves and hill bottoms. Vehicles may not park on improved highway sections near dance pavilions and picnic grounds. Violations incur fines from 10 to 25 dollars, with up to five days jail for nonpayment.
A promotional offer bundles The Progress, Pittsburgh Daily Gazette Times, and The National Stockman and Farmer for six and sixpence yearly. Subscriptions suit old or new residents along KR F D routes. Substitution available: The Pittsburgh Daily Post can replace The Gazette Times if preferred. The Gazette Times is a Republican paper.
County farmers report clover and alfalfa as key cover crops to boost soil organic matter and nitrogen in corn stubble. Seeded before last cultivation, ten to twelve pounds per acre yields good stands, with alfalfa enduring August droughts. Some dairy value noted from hay or pasture while elevating soil fertility for next crops.
A fragmented local social note details Soule Brent and Audreyx McCutcheon attending the Willant Kants Hotel gathering with Annie Dini Bolghley sick in dist. Bertha Welchley of Pittsburgh eyed a portion of the week with Abrs. Dini Bolghley. Mrs. Annie Wells of Sagamore visits in John Keener's home.
A flood of short notes records residents and visitors across towns. Wostrmstee W W Coatter calls in Toliana. Lewis Weiss and J N Kerr visit the county seat. Albert Varlett and others travel for visits and business. A long list notes relatives, candidates, and professionals traveling or visiting Indiana, Erie, Milwaukee, and nearby towns, with several staying to attend events or work.
Daily social notes report multiple visits and stays among local families. Names include Mrs Panny Locke, Miss Hata Kier, Gaynelle Potts, Mr and Mrs Edward Potts and Breda, Mrs Floyd Bigree, Mr and Mrs Steve Gibson, Doty Kier, Mrs Ida Pierce, Mr and Mrs David Gibson, Edlong, Mrs Harry Wier, Mr and Mrs Larry Richardson, Walter Brink, Edward Arthurs, Ben Wik Niwas, and Mrs Elli Hurd. Also mentions a hospital, births, and a cane sugar shipment arrival with price note.
Political advertisement presents Lewis G Clark as a candidate in Indiana County race. The piece asks voters to identify him through youth and community roles, noting a birth on a farm February 22 1879 and years teaching and working in local services. It emphasizes his ties to the Young People and local organizations.
In loving remembrance of William Clarence Meekins who died July 28, 1922. An angel chorus in heaven and memories of loved ones linger as his family recalls his smile and quiet presence. Though flowers decay, the family’s love endures, sadly missed by parents, brothers and sisters. Also notes local social updates and a notice about a 16 August reunion of the Me-Featers, Cresswell and Artemus families at the Indiana fair grounds with baskets of eats invited.
The Harvester Company released a statement through President Alexander Legge addressing a government petition in a U S district court. It argues the farm implement industry suffers from a general downturn since 1930 and that prices reflect vigorous competition rather than misconduct. Legge contends no unfair practices harmed farmers and cites wartime decree effects and broader economic strain on manufacturing.
Notice is hereby given that an application will be laid before the Governor of Pennsylvania on Tuesday August 25 at 1:00 PM by J us Ke Denes and Tom J. Gibson, under the Act of Assembly for incorporation of corporations. The VOTOV MOTOR COMPANY will manufacture and deal in motor vehicles and related parts and services, with powers and privileges as provided by law. PRY & TOMB, Aug. 1, Phat Solteiturn.
Commissioners of Lidhina County will open bids at noon on August Mga for the Brush Creek bridge and substructure in Brughvalley township. A bid bond of four hundred dollars is required, payable to the Commissioners. County Engineer Thomas Lal notes bids may be rejected in the county’s best interest. R Loty, T J Willis Wirson, Wilby, and county officials sign.
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