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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1920

Page

3

News of County Towns in EAST RUN

Mrs Laura Longwill of Indiana visited relatives here last week. Miss Valentine Richardson of Rochester Mills stayed with Miss Cora Mae Mumau. Mrs M A Farnsworth and daughter Bessie were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs Jos Houck of Purchase Line. Several local residents hosted guests and relatives during the period including Mrs Miuta Tarr, Jean Langham, Clyde Truffner and Murray, and W C Treese of Ardenna. A birthday party was held at J M Martz’s home.

Laura Longwill Indiana Valentine Richardson Rochester Mills Cora Mae Mumau M. A. Farnsworth Bessie Thee Jos, Houck Purchase Line Mig Aetha Mumau Emer City Mumav P. C0 Langham Jean Culver John Langham Miuta Tarr Pine Flats Frank Kerr Jéi Clyde Truffner Murray Homer City Surnday W. C. Treese Enfna J. L. Muman

Fishermen depart for Juniata near Woolrich? Wollidaysburg

Prot C A Campbell M W Campbell H C Mack James L S and Samuel Stutzman left Monday to fish for pass in the Juniata river near Wollidaysburg. Miss Jane Davis of Johnstown visiting Florence Dick. Adam Hare and Mabel Learn married July 29 by Rev T A Patterson in Armagh Presbyterian Range. Numerous local visitors and events noted including lectures and travels.

C. A. Campbell M. W. Campbell H. C Mack James L. S Samuel Stutzman Pass Juniata River Wollidaysburg Jane Davis Johnstown Florence Dick Adam Hare Mabel Learn T. A. Patterson Presbterian Range Armagh Aileen Tinkcom Peru Ind Wm. Mer-riman Tinkecom Horace Patelin Pittsburgh J. L. Caldwell Columbia Hospital Pearson Africa Ozy Poling Dilltown Frank Patchin Samuel Killen Ben Yingling Altoona C. B. Mack John Mack Yellowstone Park Wyoming Pearl M. Liggett Indiana Grandview Farm James A. Mack J. 0. Mack Clyde Cunningham's Rdv T. Arthur Patterson Armagh Presbyterian Church Dora Tomb Mabel Stutzman Mabel Matthews Cornell Cunningham Dean Lynn Jos. N. McKelvey McKelvey McCullough Jos. N. Dill Hugh Mack Gleaners Roga May Watchis

Weekend Guests Reported From Nearby Towns

Mrs. Anna Spaulding spent the weekend with her sister in Teed Junction. George Moxsbougher returned from Bloomsburg to enter the local vocational school. Miss Grace Silvis of Greensburg visited her aunt Mrs Joln Baker. W. LD. Boyea of Chicago Ledger fame called here. Alf John Baker and niece Miss Silvis spent Wednesday with Mrs. Chester Harvey in West Lebanon. James Shearer of South Bend was a Ridge caller on Sunday. William Craig of Parkwood and R. M. Coulter of Blairsville visited the Snyder home Saturday evening with Miss Florence Wihan. Mrs. Sloan Raleigh and daughter Alma Baker of Apollo visited Mrs. S. H. Snyder. Miss Arvilla Snyder of Indiana spoke on Sabbath evening about community improvement. Margaret and Ella Coleman visited Annabell Ewing Thursday. Miss Mildred Ewing visited Gertrude Townsend. Mrs. R. E. Wasett and daughter Martha Jane visiting Indiana this week. Misses Florence Wilson and Geneva Snyder and John Snyder visited Homer City and Lucerne Thursday.

Anna Spaulding Smith Teed Junction George Moxsbougher Bloomsburg Grace Silvis Greensburg Joln Baker W. LD. Boyea Chicago Ledger Old Academy Alf John Baker Silvis Chester Harvey West Lebanon Margaret Ella Coleman Annabell Ewing Mildred Ewing Gertrude Townsend R. FE Martha Jane Indiana Florence Wilson Geneva Snyder John Snyder Homer City Lucerne

Pyrox The Rou Ble Potato and Veg Oil Solution

A cryptic note explains a 6 gallon mixture labeled Pyrox the rou ble potato and vegetable product. The entry cites the term vegeo seemingly indicating vegetable oil and lists a quantity of six gallons with a price or measure of 40.

Two Cattle Breeds Note From Country School Exam

A country school exam asked students to name three cattle breeds. A third grader wrote there are only two breeds on their farm Minorkeys and Hefferg. A Quaker farmer milking a lively cow humorously exclaimed he would not kick but twist her durn tail when the cow overturned the pail.

Rube defined as forty-one hour, ninety-five dollar a week laborer

The dialogue mocks a laborer who expects farmers to sell food cheap. Cy clarifies the term Rube, describing the worker as a forty-one hour, ninety-five dollar a week laborer who assumes farmers will cut prices. The exchange highlights rural-urban tensions and practical attitudes about work and wages.

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Mr J G McCrory Upgrades Packard in Brushyalley Township

Mr J G McCrory of New York and Brushyalley township had a new Falls Cord Tire fitted to his Packard at the Big Ware horse. The tire promises 8000 miles of reliable service, marking a notably good deal for the owner.

J. G. McCrory New York Brushyalley Township McCrory

Spirit in which they were sent and service promised

An ill alderman thanks a friend for brandied cherries and praises the spirit of generosity. The piece then extols a store’s customer service and prompt attention to orders, claiming the same spirit guides both in person and by phone, and that this spirit helps the store grow.

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Idaho J. M. Martz Gladys Scott W. B. Crawford Howard Kimmel Replogle Garl Crawoord Cree ‘Kilnoe Jane George Dm Vandergrift Frank George John Scott William Beatty Rotta George Joseph Apollo W. P. ‘George T. W. Fisong Brushvalley Herbert Brink Val Zens Vandergrift M. Hugh William Herling Beatrice Scelly Bessie Rager Elda Gertie Miller Bolivar Andrew Pittman Wifs The Wallace Dry Goods Co J.C. Wallace & Son Philadelphia Street Indiana, PA Farmers Bank & Trust Company Farmers Bank & Trust Derry Cine Ovizinik Farmers Bank Bldg East Wheatfield Plumville James Green Charlero R. D. Delancey Laura Weaver James McQuown Ambrose Wilma ‘Perry Indiana Hospital Ethel Good and Sons Morris and Ray Amanda Kirkpatrick Mary Ashbaugh Turtle Creek Dillie Morrow Richard Bell C. G. Marshall Pifer Mary Esther J. G. Walker Dale Seanor Devon Mich Seanor Ndiana Baryl Seanor Edna Davis Davis Elders Ridge Genasco Trinidad Lake I. R. Smith Coal Co Jewel Mine Smith Homestead Myers Plymouth JM Stewart BIG Warehouse Buchheit Bros Tee Westing Fieg
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