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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1896
Page
8
A fragmentary historical passage discusses labor conditions in South Africa, noting the struggling economy, white and black labor roles, and fears over importation of workers. It references farmers, mining, and tensions around native and Kaffir labor amid spring recruitment and demographic change.
Obituary notes Daniel Catelonia who died at twenty eight leaving 140 paintings and notable etching at eighteen. His works, created before fifteen, attract praise for originality. His art is linked to Delft and celebrated in major European galleries and institutions.
Forest and Stream prints describe a wood scene with fallen brush and a beaver’s dive, noting how such images fuel a sportsman’s imagination. A bearded tale recalls a German man chasing a corpse telegram mix up ending with a Russian general's full military honors.
An advertisement notes Hood's Pills for liver biliousness indigestion and headache with a laxative claim. A public sale is scheduled on grounds of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co in Indiana on Saturday August 29 at 1 p.m. under an act for unclaimed freight. A shipment of mugs and lizards? was rejected by the Indiana Ladder Co. due to consignment issues.
Mr. F Warmer lightning rod man is in town this week and will remain in the county for the rest of the season. Many buildings were struck by lightning in summer and residents seek reliable protection. He handles the best rods and people trust their effectiveness.
The third annual Rowe College catalogue from Johnstown Pennsylvania outlines the Landsone book detailing the young business school. It includes half tone cuts of departments and a portrait of founder and principal D J Rowe, son of George Rowe of White Township.
Mr RK EL Young, a marble and granite dealer, secured a contract for a granite marker to mark the grave at Homewood cemetery for A P McGough. A picnic is planned at Earhart's grove near Greenville on February 1 with amusements and a lawn fete in the evening at the grave. The harvest home place event will be held at Mailli's grove in Willet on Saturday, August 20, with invitations to attend.
Prices listed for dairy and farm products including butter at 12 Epgs per dozen quarts, lard, chickens, ducks, onions, flour, wheat, oats, apples, cabbage, and a long section of cattle hogs sheep and calves pricing. Includes corn, oats, straw, and hay values, with market terms and regional pricing notes.
A holder describes his feelings on purchasing an endowment policy twenty years ago after a persistent agent pressured him. The illustration compares the perceived large premium to a vivid graphic, reflecting the decision process and lingering impression from the sales encounter.
A quoted passage reflects on endowment values shifting when viewed over two decades through a skewed perspective. It notes mature policy figures, mentioning Sh 652.60 and a current need for Inenex, implying a reassessment of policy results and returns.
The statement notes annual premiums totaling 1,568.02 with a breakdown of 240.70. It identifies S. W. Guthrie as General Agent at Farmers Bank Building in Indiana and frames the premiums as savings achievable only through this method.
Overseers of Canng township and Samuel J Snyder are set for Tuesday along with James Hart versus T D Marshall and others. Wednesday includes J C Wilson against Henry G Wingert and multiple civil cases. Thursday begins October 1 with further docket entries and hearings.
An advertisement claims intelligent readers know mistakes in eyewear ruin sight. It offers free eye tests and examinations, with glasses fitted at a nominal charge. The ad promises glasses to cure headaches and improve vision.
The Cherrytree borough school directors meet Friday August 28 1896 to elect a new principal after a resignation. Wages listed as 15 dollars monthly a male teacher is desired. J A Kneedler secretary August 12 1896 Grant Pa.
The ad touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a natural remedy targeting the bowels liver skin and blood to strengthen digestive organs. It claims one to five applications of Don’a Ointment cure the worst itching piles and asks readers why they suffer when a simple never-failing remedy is available.
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