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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
3
A long installment lists weekly assignments for multiple counties. Names of people and districts span Armstrong, Blairsville, Canoe, Indiana, Mahoning, Montgomery and Wheatfield among others, with weeks starting September 3, 10, 17, and October 8 and 22. The document also includes third week details and a continuing roster of election precincts and officials.
The report lists numerous voters and districts with names including J. W. Hoffman Hlattsville J. B. Baughman Wim Miller IL Clawson John W Anderson Martin Wilson George Gray Blacklick V J Elliott Burrell Bennett Nicholas Conemaugh James H McClure John Dunlap Center Risinger William Nicholahan Canoe John Bishop William Shields Green J J Rash H C Riddle Ales Learn Indiana Henry Ray Paul Grall Rolit Z Marlin David Johnston G W Love lace J R Stamper Mahoning South Ebert Drawer Alex Hamilton D W Raleigh Mahoning North George Jebbeshort William Harbin Montgomery Wm McCrackin J Ir Roach Rayne Foster Lightcap Baltsburg J I Piper White George Tenney Lewis J M Simpson Washington Chas Orr Wheatfield West Mitcomer Young Wm McAdoo H B Brown
Letter from R O Hamilton dated July 27 from Belden Nebraska describes the rolling black soil corn and oats fields and a nine month school term at 76 dollars per month. He visited Chicago Des Moines Sioux City and notes Belden opens September first. He also comments on Chicago windiness and Des Moines population. A satirical paragraph follows about a penny press reader chasing ads and a death from patent medicine with coroner investigation.
Rail line offers reduced excursion tickets August 14 to 17 from Pittsburgh Embleton Brookville Sligo Butler Tarentum Indiana Blairsville intersection and intermediate points to Kittanning with return through August 18. Minimum rate 20 cents. Also special fares for Centennial Coke Exposition August 1 to 17 with sales August 13 14 and 14 and return by August 20. Also rental notice for two large rooms near PRR depot suitable for offices sewing rooms or light housekeeping.
A collage of early 20th century items covers attempts to prize a rabbit plague antidote, Japan price surges, a Limestone Cave school near Kannpolis, and reflections on the three Venetian sisters near St. Peter's. It notes Pasteur Institute work in Sydney, outrages on rabbit exports, shifting taxes, and a Vatican papal scene contrasting democratic US leadership.
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