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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1899
Page
8
The fair pledges to outdo all previous exhibitions with daily sightseeing entertainment and fun. All premiums go to Indiana County exhibitors as residents are invited to attend and meet their friends at the event.
About 40 youths met Friday evening at Prof H V Rowan’s home in Homer City to honor their former instructor Mr Rowan who is moving near Harrisburg. The attendees, many former pupils, gave a token of esteem including a handsome token for Mr Rowan and gifts to his mother. The event was enjoyed by all.
Miss Jennie St Clair of Homer City hosts Miss Myra Park. Multiple locals visit kin in Punxsutawney, Ridgway, Indiana, and Blairsville. James Wood has moved to New York City for a new position. Stolen horse near William Blose yields no clues. Community events include farm outings, reunions, and Sabbath gatherings across Homer City, Pine Flats, Buffington, South Bend, Geisemore, and nearby areas.
Copy describes Dr King s New Life Pills claimed to cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and strengthening nerves. Easy to take with money back guarantee if not cured. Sold by T E Hildebrand Indiana W I Moore Homer City and M G Miller Blairsville druggists.
Market note lists prices for butter, eggs, cheese and produce in Indianapolis area. Includes per dozen bees and potatoes, flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, timothy and clover hay, live poultry prices, dressed poultry, butter and cheese. regional cattle hogs sheep and lambs receipts, market directions, and price ranges for each grade and class.
The National Export Exposition opens in Philadelphia on September 14 and runs to November 30 featuring valuable commercial displays and popular amusements. Sousa and other bands will perform, along with Midway attractions, a Chinese Village and Theatre, a London Ghost Show, and a Hagenbeck Wild Animal Show. Excursion tickets from all Pennsylvania Railroad points are available at a fare and a third round trip plus admission price, valid through November 30.
An 11 week old infant, Garland daughter of Mr and Mrs Tra A Myers of East Philadelphia Street, died Monday August 21 1899. The verse laments the loss and speaks of the child’s peaceful rest with God, noting the sorrow of a mother and the premature end of life.
An old newspaper ad notes loose Rio Coffee at a pound for Fancy Blend and The Best Blend with special bargains. It promises satisfaction money back and no questions asked and offers free delivery to any part of town with phone contact 217.
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