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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1896
Page
8
A Chamberlain warns that free coinage of silver would cut pension value, as old soldiers face reduced purchasing power. He argues no compensation exists for pensioners under a new standard, urging voters to resist the plan and uphold humane support for veterans.
A New York workingman’s sentiment opposes 53 cent dollars, urging fair value for labor and public services. The Bryan silver movement is blamed for reducing earnings while New York, Huntingdon, and Holvision confront economic stress. The Aug 24 dispatch notes BRharis Sruthers mills in Llewellyn and West Branch facing heavy judgments amid low textile demand and silver fear.
A historical speech excerpt reviewed by a New Yorker critic outlines wage theory, arguing that higher wages yield prosperity while low wages imply distress. It analyzes railroad earnings and asserts labor wages are prioritized, noting the NY Central case to illustrate wage indispensability and the laborer’s essential role.
Washington man John H Kennedy reports kidney pain and back ache improves after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He says rest and health return, recommends the pills to others. Sold by dealers at 40 cents a box, mailed by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S sale agents.
Green township school board reports money in its treasury to cover all outstanding orders and informs those due amounts to present claims. No interest will be allowed after August 30, 14H. Monthly pupil progress reports will be sent home to parents to engage students and families.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway announces a series of harvest tours to South and North Dakota and other Western states on July 21 August 4 and 18 September 1 15 29 and October 6 and 20. Fares are two dollars above one fare for the round trip with return on any Tuesday or Friday within 21 days of sale. John R Pott district passenger agent Williamsport Pa handles details. Hires Rootbeer advertised as strengthening and refreshing with a claim of five gallons per package.
J. N. Cochran & Co. of Plumville announces a full line of youths and boys suits priced from 1.00 to 6.50 and men's overcoats from 3.50 to 14.00. Call to inspect stock. 2aupg2t
A budget fertilizer offer kept in stock near the Armagh road by the fair grounds invites customers to call and view before haying season.
Cherrytree borough school directors meet Friday August 28 1896 to elect a principal after a resignation. Wages 45. A male teacher is desired. J A Kneedler secretary. August 12 1896 Grant Pa. G A R encampment in St Paul Minnesota September 1 4 entitled to excursion tickets via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway August 29 30 31 at about one cent per mile good to return to September 30. Progress report cards to begin term. sale at Progress office penny each.
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