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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
4
An editorial advocates immediate action on a town wide sewerage plan. It argues to hold a public vote, issue bonds at low rates, and build a modern sanitary system to protect lives, create jobs, and support long term growth, stressing safety over cost.
The 48th annual county institute closed Friday after a five day session. Superintendent Stewart earned praise for the well run program. Instructors from various departments, including Prof Meanor, offered up to date instruction and engaging performances.
A reflective note from The Progress looking toward 1900, praising wartime victory, harvest abundance, and national prosperity. It thanks subscribers for gains in readership, promises timely countywide delivery after midnight, and celebrates local events including Library Hall Institute week kudos to J Wilson Thompson. Mentions Republican state convention set for April 25 1900, county primary planning, Vandergrift Baptist church organization, and a report from the agricultural department credited to state zoologist Ben F McCartney.
Attorney D. B. Taylor visited Pittsburg on Friday while Mr. John F. McSteving was in town Tuesday. Numerous locals from Ambrose, Church Street, Altoona, Vandergrift, Apollo, Johnstown, Blairsville, and other nearby towns are listed as holiday visitors or residents spending Christmas and the holidays with family in Indiana and nearby communities.
Mrs. 8. H. Lincoln recounts a fearful night for General Burnham's widow of Machias Maine as she faced possible pneumonia. After pleading for Dr Kings New Discovery she slept and soon recovered, with the remedy claimed to cure throat chest and lung diseases. Sold for 50 cents to 1 dollar with a trial bottle free at local druggists in Indiana Homer City Blairsville.
An old advertisement touts Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with a price near 10 cents and a money back guarantee if it fails to cure, offered by druggists.
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