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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
3
The London Hospital letter argues against a rising demand for operations and routine anesthesia. It warns that publicity and patient pressure push doctors toward radical treatment, sometimes to the detriment of cautious care, while genuine adverse outcomes go underreported.
A treasury official urges bankers to clean dirty banknotes with soap and water. He describes scraping and scrubbing notes on marble, urging formal adoption of note-cleaning practices to remove germs and improve circulation. He emphasizes personal attention to notes and the need to prevent dirty notes from patrons.
The New York Times reports Bishop Totter’s Nov 21 ordination on Staten Island amid a crowd including an old negro woman who recalls his attire and jokes about his back coat and red undershirt. The anecdote highlights a sharp, humorous assessment of the bishop’s personal life and appearance.
Maine wood scraps from pine and birch are turned into novelties by small machines, aiding fire safety and toy production. Toy painting may reduce costs, challenging German branding. The state churns out hundreds of millions of toothpicks, skewers, spools, dice boxes, bicycle rims, tables, and swings, fueling a growing industry.
The Stone Hansom Fund transcripts reveal Miss Eilen M Stone stating she does not intend to reimburse all contributors to her ransom release. She plans to repay only those who financially supported her, saying suffering and mission work were part of a larger divine plan.
Miss Marie Stephens, teaching at a mission station in Konso West Africa, recounts Thanksgiving itinerations with hammock carriers and a baby organ, noting native secret societies for women called Bondo and men’s Parro, weddings at the mission, and scenes of village life as she describes the welcome and challenges of sharing Christian lessons amid local customs.
The ad copy extols Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for neglected hives and widespread illnesses. It claims protection for cattle and avoidance of consumption, presenting a broad health cure in dated marketing style.
Mrs Jennie Stoutenburg of 529 Church street Indiana Pennsylvania reports relief from nervous weakness and sleeplessness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills bought at Hetrick Bros drug store. Pills sold 50 cents a box with portrait and signature of A W Chase on every package from the Dr A W Chase Medicine Company Buffalo New York.
A Century magazine piece by Edward Bjorkman describes drunks seeking adjournments in a New York Police Court. Prisoners, often unable to post bail, offer excuses while drunks face fines or sentences. A painter by trade imagines painting a barber pole to explain dizziness.
A wealthy Paris merchant learns a Yokohama firm failed and offers a banker ten fake Yokohama names to identify the true firm. The banker refuses to name a real firm, so the merchant proposes a test. The banker returns the list, saying the failed firm's name is there. The merchant reveals only one genuine name among the ten, proving the list contained nine fakes.
In a revealing exchange Dr Hausmann asked Schumann about Wagner and Schumann replied that Wagner is impossible because he talks too fast and one cannot get a word in. Wagner later told Hauslick that Schumann is impossible as he says nothing during talks on operas and concerts.
Mr. W. Diven of Ebenezer reports two Jersey cows earned $628.94 cash in three years from Dec 15 1899 to Dec 15 1902 while also supplying butter and milk. The note explains high quality feed, costs about $60 per year for two years, and a planned “freshening” cycle affecting yearly yields with a $187.58 sale from May 1 to Dec 15, 1902.
County plans new election districts to take effect in February. Conemaugh No 3 contains Bhesa Jamison and White school areas from Conemaugh No 1 with a polling place north of Baltaburg. Other districts split Deerston and Enantoce areas, appointing officers and inspectors for district administration.
A handwritten note from J. A. Roxeets of Lawrence Kansas requests a draft for one dollar for one year's subscription to the Progress. The sender advocates staying informed on progress in Indiana county and adjacent territory and endorses reading the Progress as the best method.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the first personally conducted tour to California for the season. The Golden Gate departs from New York and Philadelphia on January 29, with the route through Planing Mill Work and related lodgings and amenities.
Public sale advertised for January 23 1903 at noon at Snyder farm in Rayne Grove Chapel Thor way. Items listed include Milford horses ewes Berkshire pigs milch cows chickens wagon and gear. Sale to settle security. auctioneers Gipson and Jom W. Sirypm. Also an additional note offers a good driving saddle horse aged six years for sale.
To J. W. Boesford at Afetion Center General Agent or James Speedy Secretary Office Cigna Manufacturing Company Indiana Fa.
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