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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1936
Page
8
In a cold waterfront street scene Ben Farnham, hungry and down on his luck, contemplates a hold up after a threatening rally. He enters Tony's grill, where the Italian owner mocks the crowd while offering work and food in exchange for washing dishes.
The piece debunks beliefs that certain plants and vines ward off reptiles. It cites Vince Around Homes and a Montreal Herald writer noting no North American plant deters snakes. It traces old world ideas, colonial lore, and a white ash tradition once used for snakebite cures and bird egg covering, now seen as superstition.
The piece explains California’s early isolation before statehood, its relation to Texas as the nearest state, and the misperception of California as an island. It notes Spanish exploration, late settlement from 1769, and the drive among immigrants and Americans for annexation tied to manifest destiny.
The Milwaukee Journal notes that teeth never stay pure white and urges readers to compare their teeth with paper to see varied colors. It explains artificial teeth first tried white, then stained, now offered in about 20 shades with 2,000 shapes, made from special porcelain. earlier teeth were carved from ivory.
The Ukraine is described as the southeastern part of Russia with the Dniester and Dneper valleys. It spans 174,201 square miles and has a population of 81,901,400, ranking second in size and importance in the Soviet Union. Proclaimed in 1917 and established in 1919, it joined the Soviet system by 1928, amid periodic independence movements and a name meaning borderland.
The 1898 war with Spain spurred a decisive shift toward Hawaii joining the United States. A Manila Bay telegram from Commodore Dewey signaled mobilization, as troopships began from San Francisco to the Philippines. Hawaii’s long standing admission request was quickly approved by joint congressional resolution.
A compact historical note describes the Doberman Pinscher as a large smooth-coated breed recognized around 1900 in Apolda Thuringia. It lists colors black brown or with rust markings, tall stature 23 to 25 inches, and mentions a miniature variety up to 11 inches.
Official winter guidance promotes stocking ready to serve soups with versatile recipes. Includes Meat and Corn Chowder and Dried Beef Creamed with Mushrooms and Noodles, plus Steak Smothered in Onions Cuerves and Mock Turkey with Croivach Mushrooms, detailing ingredients, steps, and roll preparation for quick main dishes.
Mrs Frank Shomo visited Johns town on Friday. Thomas Fisher of Johnstown visited Mrs Dewey Riddell on Monday. David Howard, formerly at Culver, spent the weekend here. Miss Hdna Huston visited relatives in Johnstown. Mr and Mrs Thomas Anderson of New Florence announce the birth of a son on Friday March 31 and he is a grandson of Mr and Mrs Wilbert Mack. A community religious singing held at the Lutheran church with participation from all churches. Dr Holsinger of Bolivar presided. Albert Lichtenfels lost his glasses when they blew off into the river on the Bolivar bridge. Mrs Rhinehart’s home nearly caught fire from an overheated flue but was contained.
Dixonville residents report family visits as Mr and Mrs Eugene Tate and children from Pine Flats stop by, Frank Sibley of Gipsy makes a business call, and a bus serving high school riders to Commodore is halted by drifting roads. A 92 year old mother, Mrs Brady, dies in Ohio and is brought home for services. Mrs L W Jacoby remains mildly ill but improving. Samuel Lemon visits his son Willard, while Mrs Kiinco visits Mrs Charles Liptuk Jr. on Tuesday.
Miss Owens led a sewing class at Mrs. Frank Kirk's home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Wm. Downey hosted the Ladies Missionary circle for an all day quilting last Thursday. Vandergrift visitors include Carl Miller and family to see Harry Miller. Indiana visits by Jay McQuilkin and Melvin, Chas Brady, Bernice Banks, C A Brady and James. Sunday services at Crooked Creek church start with 2 pm Sunday school and 3 pm worship. Harry Downey also visited Indiana Saturday.
Rossmoyne residents Pierce and Elkin made a business trip to Indiana. Ebert Brewer and son Clarence visited Plumoville last week. Ice house filling due to severe weather. Norris Johnston and son Glenn visited son Lawrence on Sunday. Mrs Elizabeth Elkin and Ward visited T C Elkin and family Tuesday. Teacher Rachel Hamilton resumed school after a three day closure for zero weather and blocked roads. Walter Johnston and Chas Griffith were Rossmoyne callers last week. Mrs W B Hawk is ill. Mae Diltz visited brother Cye and family Sunday. Editorial remark laments another potential world war to gain territory for others.
Word has been received here at the death of Rev Wendell Duff of India a Presbyterian missionary son in law of the late Dr and Mrs Anderson He is survived by his widow and two children His widow is a cousin of Mrs Lulu Kinter of this place Other items note visits by Howard Forsythe and Andrew Kinter, Pearl Marion Smith returns to Indiana for studies, and various local social and business notes including a food sale by the Women’s Relief Corps and reports from Harrisburg State Farm Show visitors and local residents with brief mentions of illness and travel
In Maple Grove the roads are so drifted that mail delivery halted for nearly two weeks. Dallas Holby worked on the highway to keep it passable. T Wattomira visited Sloppy home. Merle and Victor Brown called in Nanty Glo. Dan Ifenry stayed with Mr and Mrs Marry Widdowson near Penn Run Sunday. Chalmers Decker called in Penn Run Sunday. Forrest Coy visited Ewings Mill for a business call Wednesday.
When meat is thawed too quickly it tends to become tough due to texture changes. Rapid thawing can cause uneven moisture loss and protein contraction, impacting tenderness and juiciness. Slow, controlled thawing preserves moisture and flavor.
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