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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1933
Page
3
A Kingston Evening Star note argues outdoor lighting studies suit art and architecture. It claims natural objects reflect light by their nature, with trees and houses appearing differently under varying weather and sun. It urges inspecting a home on gloomy days before purchase to judge lasting appeal.
The article explains mouthbreeding in fish, where either parent clears a sand space for eggs and fertilization, then one parent carries the eggs or fry in its mouth through incubation. It notes Ruby Jewel and Tilapia species, with Ruby Jewel releasing fry after about three weeks and Tilapia up to six weeks.
A lone ant halted the southbound Miami—Louisville & Nashville train by tripping a circuit breaker contact. A red ant colony in the signal housing disrupted the mechanism, rendering the semaphore inoperative and causing the train to stop automatically.
A five year old overhears her sister describe Linnie's cataract surgery. The elder explains that the doctors "punched a hole" in the eye after giving anesthesia to make Linnie sleep so she would not feel it. The dialogue captures a simple view of medical care.
In brief a schoolmistress asks children to write on the funniest thing they ever saw. One boy finishes first and shows a paper reading that the funniest thing he ever saw was too funny for words. Answers.
A Washington Star excerpt explains that the yingish fish uses a tall fin and broad pectoral fins to glide through air and water. Strong winds aid the fish's longest attempts, enabling glides several feet above water distances up to a quarter of a mile.
The scroll motto on Maryland’s coat of arms reads atti Muschi Parole Penine meaning Manly lets Womanly Words. It was adopted on August 12, 1048. A border motto in Latin quotes Scuto Bonse Volugjuils Tune Coronasti Nos meaning With the Shield of Thy Good Wit Thou Hast Covered Us.
H T Dick inson, consulting engineer for De- Keers Consolidated Mines, Ltd, says about half of global diamond production serves industrial uses. Many stones lack gem quality yet are crucial in cutting glass, abrasive wheels, wire drawing, and precision drilling. Industrial diamonds enable fine tolerances in lamp filaments and other high precision components.
Rabies is a biting disease contracted from an animal bite. It can come from any animal, not just dogs, and usually appears 14 to 80 days after the bite. Inoculation after exposure often prevents death, and enforcing dog laws plus careful handling of unfamiliar dogs helps prevent rabies.
John Sevier, Virginian by birth, settled in the Watauga district in 1772 and influenced the district’s annexation to North Carolina. He founded the State of Franklin, was arrested for treason, later helped establish Tennessee, and served as governor from 1790 to 1801 and 1808 to 1809. He died in 1815 after a noted role in the Battle of King's Mountain.
The text reiterates that German shepherds are not wolves but derive from ancient canines. Albert Payson Terhune is cited arguing all dogs descend from wolves, yet the German shepherd’s lineage is traced back hundreds of centuries with Stepanian or Stephensian evidence suggesting a dog presence 9,000 years ago.
The passage extolls Stockholm as Sweden’s capital and claims its beauty is enhanced by Lake Malaren, woods, meadows, villages, and chateaux. It notes Strangnas as an ancient provincial town with a Gothic cathedral dating to 1291 and the bishop's palace where Gustav Vasa was elected king. It mentions another attractive town in Bulgaria.
Music authorities say England favored oratorio over opera, noting Handel turned to oratorio after London opera ventures failed. In about 18 years he produced works including Milfire? Egypt, Athene? The Negaiah and Saul with the Dead March, shaping his legacy in English music.
The town of Leticia in Colombia, named for a woman in 1807, becomes the center of a Peru Colombia conflict as Peruvian forces seize and fortify it. The dispute draws Western attention and may draw in other nations, with treaties cited as establishing Leticia as Colombian. Local notes report community events and visitors in Bolivar area.
Plumville residents report visits and trips across towns including Chicora Punxsutawney and Pittsburgh. Local gatherings feature the Presbyterian women society and Parkers Landing basketball hosting. Changes include Emabel Hamill taking a bookkeeping role and Agnes Lipsie returning home from Homer City.
Mr and Mrs Mahlon Mills and son Edward Hysong visited Mr and Mrs Ira Marsh on Saturday evening. Donald Duncan of Mr Tabor bought a team of fine young colts. Birthdays were celebrated January 25 at the home of W C Lichtenfels with Mr and Mrs Henry Kim Mr and Mrs G R Smith and family present. Charles Shoup moved back near the Wm Penn highway after amputation of his leg. Mrs Collins Mack and Gladys visited Mrs Gottlieb on Wednesday. Prayer meeting at Mt Tahor Evangel church each Wednesday at 7 80. Those who toured Pittsburgh with Post Gazette included Agnes Marie Kim Donna Shank Esther Palmer and Paul Kim. A note warns against pursuing political office as a safe rest cure. The phrase about the twentieth Amendment questions lame duck sessions and alibis to blame Congress.
Sabbath school at 10:00 and church at 11:00 with the C BH event led by Dorothy Heaster. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ewing of New Kensington visited J. H. Kelly and attended Albert Ewing’s funeral. Martha Jane Fassett visited relatives in New Kensington, Genevieve Mannera hosted Jack McMahon Blair Barkley Clarence Rogensteel Martha Jane Helen Fassett Elsie Faith Donald Ewing Saturday night. Arthur Smock stayed Wednesday in O. B. Harvey’s home.
A terse exchange reveals two girls confirming Kitty y gal is a four time decided blonde. The dialogue centers on a claimed prior choice involving the girl named Kitty y gal.
George Beringer of Commodore called to check on his ill father Alex Beringer. Several residents visited relatives in Indiana and Altoona. Paul Butterbaugh moved from Kinports to the David Gressley house. Mildred Hudson of Cooksport stayed with her uncle J N Hudson. Charlie King recovered from a ten day flu. Addresses many trips visiting kin across Benedict, Kinports, Martinsburg, Hazelet and nearby towns. Counts include Merle Beringer and Patty Lou, Blaine Beringer, Mrs. Warren King, Mrs. Coble, Jackie, and others.
Mr and Mrs Oran Brewer and family are called to Slickville due to the sudden death of J L Uncapher. Norman Spence recovers from flu and is out again. Miners report job losses as mines operated only two days last week with 206 arrests for argon vine mnade in Pennsylvania.
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