Hay prices questioned as markets quoted high
Harrisburg reports Secretary John A. McSparran denounces inflated hay quotes in Philadelphia papers. He cites current prices from New York and Pittsburgh, warns farmers to expect 16 to 20 dollars a ton for first grade hay, and condemns dealers for “eight dollars a ton” purchases. He also notes oats quot ations differ between cities and urges accuracy in market reports. The wool pool system in Indiana county lifts prices and quality, with 90 percent of wool sold through pooling. Penn State expert W. B. Connell explains wool grading, aiming to maximize value as wool producers plan a ram sale in late September.
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Harrisburg
John A. McSparran
Philadelphia
New York City
Pittsburgh
New York
Chamber of Commerce
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
W. B. Connell
Penn State
Sheep and Wool Growers Association
Two Carloads of Wool Pooled by 293 Farmers
A total of 39 008 pounds of wool was pooled here by 293 farmers on July 23 and 24. It was consigned to a wool merchant in Philadelphia, the highest bidder. The pool comprised Quarter blood wool 20 269, Three-eighths blood 14 470, Fine 26 097, Rejects 3 572 and Tags 60. The wool growers should receive the proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Housing Act fuels home building and repairs
The National Housing Act will back private loans for new builds and repairs, with up to 20 years to repay. It guarantees banks against loss and protects owners against foreclosure, enabling construction and remodeling for homes, apartments, farms, offices, and factories. Local agency setup and publicity are forthcoming.
Pan American Union formed by 1889 90 conference in DC
The first Iteration Conference of the American States met October 2, 1889 to April 19, 1890 in Washington DC. Initiated by Secretary of State Blaine, it included Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Mexico Nicaragua Paraguay Peru Uruguay Venezuela and the United States. It recommended creating the International Union of the American Republics with representation at Washington.
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Washington, D. C
Blaine
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Vica
Rewador
Guatemala
Waitt
Honduras
Mexico
Nicaragua
Paraguay
Peru
Salvador
United States
Uruguayy
Venesuela
International Union of the American Republics
Washington
Pan-American Union
Monkey Nut Coconut Name and Growth Clues
The term coconut means monkey nut, derived from three dark spots that resemble a monkey’s face. These spots mark soft shell areas through which roots emerge, while the remaining shell is very thick and hard, hindering growth through other sections.
Naming of Vancouver and a fish keeping tip
Naming of Vancouver recalls Capt George Vancouver and Quadra naming Vancouver Island. Quadra is remembered by a Rockies peak. This fish season offers a tip to prevent lingering fish odors: wet hands before handling fish and keep them wet during prep.
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Vancouver
George Vancouver
Quadra
Vancouver Island
Rockies
Policemen Bring Loyal League Convention to Indiana
Indiana hosts a three day Loyal League of Police convention starting Tuesday with headquarters at Hotel Indiana. Delegates from Dubois Waynesburg Chambersburg Huntingdon Elizabeth town Sayre Indiana gather under honorary chairman B H Lichteberger and committee head Edward W Allen. A banquet is planned Wednesday and a public convention Thursday at the State Armory.
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Indiana
Loyal League of Police
Hotel Indiana
Dubois
Waynesburg
Chambersburg
Huntingdon
Elizabethtown
Sayre
Burgess B. H. Lichteberger
Edward W. Allen
Indiana Police Department
William J. Kelley
Oliver Co. Barry
Clair A. Myers
Frank McChegor
George Marlin
Harry Hancock
A. Eugene Wilson
H. Elmer Borland
Harry B. Koozer
Ford Coleman
Guy, Fetterman
H. J. Gytle
George Marbach
A. B. Watson
Blairsville
Folica
A. I. Campbell
Homer City
State Armory
Seventeenth Birthday Party at Cherryhill Home
Twila Eagle celebrated her seventeenth birthday at her Cherryhill township home on Saturday evening with games and refreshments. Guests included Nellie Overman and others. D. M. Carnahan Home in Armstrong Township burned Thursday afternoon from a defective fire. Loss estimated at 4000 dollars, partially insured. Mrs. Carnahan in Indiana. neighbors saved some furniture.
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Twila Eagle
Cherryhill Township
Nellie
Virginia
Bud Overman
Dale Fyock
Robert Widdowson
Clare
Lois Stephens
Helen Dinsmore
Wilbur Shaffer
Clair Buterbaugh
Wiliam Glassford
Wesley Engle
Shelton Shultz
Catherine Engle
Dorothy Henry
D. M. Carnahan
Armstrong Two
Armstrong Township
Blacklick Man Charged With Drunk Driving and License Violation
E. L. Foreman, 24, of Blacklick, arrested Saturday night on charges of operating while intoxicated and operating after license revocation, waived a preliminary hearing and was released on $1,000 bond for court appearance.
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Blacklick
E. L. Foreman
Justice of the Peace
J.D. Hill
Protect Your Crops and Fruit With Progress Trespass Notices
Warns landowners to post premises to deter trespassers from damaging or stealing crops. Advertises Paper Trespass Notices six for 26 cents Muslin Notices three for 25 cents with 3 cents postage, offered by The Indiana Progress Indi ana Penna.
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Indiana Progress
Indiana
Penna
Canning drying and sewing demonstrations in county in August
Welfare Association and Emergency Relief organize a county wide August program for canning drying and sewing led by trained graduates. Miss Ann Slaughenhaupt chairs. All residents, especially girls, may attend. Demonstrations schedule lists dates and towns across Indiana County including Robinson Blairsville Saltsburg Uniontown and Homer City with morning and afternoon sessions.
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Welfare Association and
Relief Stat
Welfare Association of
Indiana
State Teachers College
Welfare Association
States Families Reuned at 24th Annual Reunion near Rossiter
The States clan held its 24th annual reunion on July 28 in the grove at the old homestead near Rossiter. About 175 attended dinner, with neighbors arriving later. Read minutes, prayers, and talks by Rev. Mohney and Fred Cunningham. Attendees included Ross Cunningham, Glen Bowers and families, Belle Colmer of Youngstown, and Ed Litsinger of Portage. An evening gathering featured games and midnight lunch before departure.
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States
Rossiter
Mohney
Marchand
Fred Cunningham
Ohio
Flora
Ross Cunningham
Glen Bowers
Belle ‘Colmer
Youngstown
Ed. Litsinger
Portage
Fatal Automobile Collision Claims Ebensburg Child
Ronald Edwards two is dead from a head on crash on the Alverda Nicktown road near Spangler with his father’s car colliding with a Sherman vehicle. Peter Shero was arrested and released on bond as inquest set. Other occupants suffered minor injuries and were treated at Spangler hospital. Wedding anniversary noted for Mr and Mrs I J Sell near Curry Run church with a large gathering and picnic.
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Ronald Edwards
Clair Edwards
Ebensburg
Spangler Hospital
Peter Shero
St. Benedict
Alverda-Nicktown
Shero
Eugene Wilson
B. W. McCluskey
John Woods
Edwards
I. J. Sell
Curry Run Church
Shelocta
Curry Run
Radio guided farm robot at World’s Fair exhibit
A mechanical farmer directs a tractor by radio during Farm Week at the Chicago World’s Fair. The International Harvester exhibit showcases Fair Week events August 11 through 18, highlighting rural innovation for farmers.
Community Guests and Family Visits Highlight Weekend
LOOP Mr and Mrs A M Barrett hosted relatives including daughter Isabel at Dilltown home. N L Timmis and family were weekend guests of Mrs Mary Barnett. Miles Bush Slippery Rock and Boyd Barrett Clarion visited W E Barrett. Henry Spencer Ford City and John Hummel Namine joined J E Cochran at Sunday gathering. A baby girl was born to Joseph Bresnyak and wife Clymer, daughter of C H Barrett.
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Miles Bush
Slippery Rock
Boyd Barrett
Clarion
W. E. Barrett
Henry Spencer
Ford City
John Hummel
Namine
JE. H. Cochran
Jessie Neale Brynning
Mill Hall
Mary Neale Hills
Williamsport
Neale
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the Thin Man
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Iim
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Alice Waye
George Brent
Warner Baxter
Circus Clown
Jack Dempsey
Derry
Adam Hair
Middle West
Cleveland
Municipal
Uniontown
Plumville
Chambersville
Ludusboro
Brushvalley
Arcadia
Smithport
Dixonville
Clymer
First National Bank
Rufus C. Dawes
H. E. McKinatry
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