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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
3
The Indiana Progress, a county paper, lists owners A Moorhead and Walpin Moorhead at the Indiana post office. The item notes the paper’s status as a second class matter dated October 25, 1905, with telephonic references and printer marks.
A timely communication in The Progress urges Indiana County residents to unite on a state aided good roads plan. It highlights scarce hard surface roads, argues for agreed routes, warns delays may cost funds, and notes the State Highway Department can provide miles this year if local factions settle on a path and election.
B G Forbes, editor of Morhes Magazine, predicts a great season of prosperity as business conditions improve after a difficult adjustment period in 1921. He argues pessimists misread the rebound, urging all to work for recovery and to prepare for continued improvement despite past squalls.
In a call to all townships, the piece argues that personal grudges threaten a county wide road program. It stresses fairness, public safety, and economic benefit, urging immediate action to unite residents, officials, and taxpayers to advance better roads and save lives.
A speaker discusses shifting attitudes as banks hold idle cash, with over five hundred million dollars in gold brought into the U S since January 7 1921. He predicts easier credit, lower rates, and renewed optimism across the wheat and agricultural sectors, especially in the South and East, foreseeing more farm machinery and automobiles as prosperity returns.
The speaker argues railroads have suffered but will recover fast, earning interest and paying dividends in the next six months. He notes broad changes in public mood from top to bottom, with people ready to work hard and pursue good business as finanzial optimism rises.
The Times Leader notes Hon. John Fisher Banking Commissioner of Pennsylvania and former state senator as a leading potential governor candidate. His Armstrong County supporters say he stands out among those mentioned, with eight years in the Senate and chair of the Capitol Investigation Committee. His backers in Indiana and western Pennsylvania expect a Western Pennsylvanian governor and back Fisher's candidacy. Also included: public notice for coal price at Blaine Short Mine and probate administration for M. Elmer Lyke with claims deadline and executor Thora Lyk Indiana Pa Jan 11 1923.
The Gordon Literary Society Friday program lists songs, recitations, jokes, readings, and a discussion on should tubercular meetings be practiced among all taviners cows with several members named. Obituary notices report C. S. Remaley, 65, died at his Center township home after a sudden death in January. funeral by Rev. Fleming. interment Union Cemetery. also various notices of will executors and heirs in nearby townships.
Brushvalley hosts a community fund event next Saturday with moving pictures in the new building followed by a pie social. Ladies are asked to bring pies to support the building fund.
The Indiana County Court ordered a partition and valuation of the late John McKendrick estate in Indiana borough. The lot in the second Ward, bounded by School and Fifth streets, will be appraised February 21, 1922 at 10:00 am with witnesses invited. executors and heirs named including McKendrick, Meckkendrick, and various heirs. Sheriff R R Richards issues notice for all interested parties to attend.
Terre and Pierce Attorneys publish notice of letters testamentary granted for Mirian Fair, late of Indiana borough, deceased. Creditors must present claims duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted must pay promptly. Mary Evans and Ida Kyner listed as contact parties.
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