County appeals hearing schedule for 1926 notices
The County Commissioners of Indiana announce appeals from assessment for 1926 will be heard 9 am to 4 pm at the Court House on February 1 for Armargh through Marion Center and February 2 for Burrell through Young. Real estate appeals not heard this triennial year. Assessors need not attend. Judge signatures: Lewis, Clark, S. Smith, Campbell. January 18, 1926.
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Commissioners of Indians
Court House
Armagh
Armstrong
Banks
Blacklick
Blatraville
Brushvalley
Buffington
Clymer
Canoe
Cherryhill
Cherry Tres
Conemaugh
Creekside
Glen Campbell
Grant
Homer City
Jacksonville
Haat Mahoning
West Mahoning
South Mahoning
North Mahoning
Marion Center
Burrell
Center
Green
Indiana
Montgomery
Pine
Plumville
Rayne
Saltsburg
Sheloca
Smicksboro
Washington
East Wheatfield
West Wheatfield
White
Young
Hoe Lewis , Clark
Fr. M. Smith
CG. L
Campbell
Indiana Construction Company charter notice 1920
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on February 8, 1920, by Linus J. Wikin et al. for a charter of Indiana Construction Company to carry on general contracting, building, streets, roads, sewers, and related activities, including real estate and supplies, with PERSOR & FEIT as solicitors.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Linus J. Wikin
James A. Smith
Logan Co. Bence
Curtis BE. Mikin
Samuel M. Houston
Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Indiana Construction Company
Persor & Feit
Solicitors
North Point Coal Mining Company
Church Street
Indiana
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Frank J. Klack
Administrators Notice and School Bid Invitations
Notices advertise letters of administration for Sarah C McCann and J Harvey George estate settlements with claims, debts, and payments. Indiana Borough Board invites bids for General Art and Janitor supplies for 1926 27, bids due Feb 11 1926 6 pm, right to reject bids. Administratrices Mrs Elsie A Grorugh Leah A Campbell Indiana Pa BD 5 1925.
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Sarah C. McCann
Rayne Township
C. S. McCann
Board of Education
School District of
Indiana
Fifth and
Chestnut Streets
M. Agnes ST. Claint
Secy
Indiana, Pa
John Wheeler
Green Township
Lewis Weiss
Parkwood
John IF Wheeler
Dixonville
W. Ll. Wheeler
Homer City
James W. Mack
Quay Cramer
Armigh
Arulagh
Davy Jones and the Legend of the Sea Demon
An old maritime belief linked the name Davy Jones to an evil sea spirit imagined to preside over demons of the ocean. Sailors spoke of a gigantic figure with three rows of teeth and frightful eyes seen in storms, while the ocean itself was termed Davy Jones' Locker by sailors.
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Davy Jones
Coconut production hubs and U S reliance
Nature Magazine notes coconut cultivation in Panama Trinidad Jamaica and nearby islands as the primary source for the United States coconut supply. The tropics reportedly hold about 240 million trees producing seven to eight billion nuts each year.
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Panama
Trinidad
Jamaica
Central America
Nature Magazine
United States
Tropics
Bird Shows Bright Colors a Troupial Relative to Our World
The common troupial of South America is brilliantly orange and black, a relative of the orldlea. Nature Magazine notes tame examples as fearless with entertaining ways. Its natural song is a clear whistle and some specimens have learned to imitate elaborate military airs.
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Nature Magazine
Jewish Farmers in the United States and Abroad
The report notes seventy thousand Jews on farms in the United States with high concentrations in New York New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Michigan Ohio and California. It also states forty thousand Jewish farmers in South America, mainly in Argentina.
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United States
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Michigan
Ohio
California
South America
Argentina
Deeda Count and the Call to Action in Life
A reflection on the difference between talking and acting with real impact. It argues that great thoughts prove valuable only when translated into actions that improve others in everyday life.
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Deeda
Lfe
Ape
Matthew's Self-Confidence Quip Recounted by Youth's Companion
A Youth's Companion note recalls Matthew Arnold's reply to a critic who said he was dogmatic. Arnold concedes being dogmatic and right while Ruskin is dogmatic and wrong, illustrating wit about certainty and critique.
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Matthew
Matthew Arnold
Ruskin
Arnold
Albatross Belief Ties Sailors to Death Myth
Sailors revere the albatross with superstitious fear, believing killing one invites death. Coleridge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner is cited recalling this belief as a vivid reminder of maritime superstition.
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Coleridge
Blucher Recounts Battle Heroic Beginnings
The German general Blucher who aided at Waterloo endured poor schooling and could not write his name for years. His later triumphs contrast with his early struggles as a pupil.
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Blucher
Blicher
Waterloo
Holidays of the year and rare accidents
A quip on holidays from Shakespeare noting that people seek rest only when scarce and that only rare accidents bring pleasure beyond work. The reflection contrasts leisure with labor in a condensed, period-accurate voice.
Malleability of Gold
The malleability of gold is noted as a marvel of nature. It can be beaten out until it is 1200 times thinner than ordinary newspaper stock, enabling one ounce to cover 146 square feet.
Ants Jaw Strength Compared To Humans
A field ant can lift up to 8000 times its own weight. If a man had proportionate jaw strength, he could lift about 275 tons. The fact highlights extreme relative bite force in small insects and offers a scale for human comparison.
Elephants of Commerce: Asiatic Elephant Trained, African Not
The article notes that the Asiatic or Indian elephant has been tamed and trained for commerce while suggesting there is no known reason why the African elephant could not be trained, though it has not been done.
Leaves Ribs Intact for Lung Surface Surgeries
A new instrument marks it possible for surgeons to operate on the surface of the lungs without first removing a rib section. The advance suggests shorter recovery and less invasive access for thoracic procedures.
Think Wire: Bees Bears and the Binming of Telephone Wits
A quirky notice describes bees and bears using binming of telephone wits to seek honey. It notes damage to Minge in a western status, with playful language and regional flavor.
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Minge
Knights and Baronets Title Rules in Britain
The British baronetcy passes from father to son while knighthood is a personal honor that does not descend to heirs. A baronet retains his title as a hereditary honor, whereas knights do not transmit the title to descendants.
Flatterer Defined as a Man Who Gushes about Others
A girl's notion of flattery centers on a man who constantly praises other girls. The description portrays flattery as praise framed within social gossip rather than sincere admiration.
World Is Slow Sums Up Male Fear and Public Curiosity
A fragmented note suggests a man frets over his personal image as the world awaits discovery. The text hints at public scrutiny and inner tension, reflecting a quiet social anxiety about reputation and exposure.
Brother Williams In Huntin Trouble
In the Atlanta Constitution a terse saying notes you must take hits as they come and cannot pick or change circumstances. The line reflects resilience and acceptance of hardship rather than complaint.
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Brother Williams
Huntin
Atlanta Constitution
Adams Not Superstitious
John Quincy Adams, noted as not superstitious, planned to take the oath of office on Friday marking a standard presidential inauguration.
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Adams
John’ Quincy
Health talk urges lifelong vitality through daily care
The weekly health talk by Pennsylvania's Department of Health secretary Dr. Charles H. Miner urges vigorous health as the foundation of a long life. He cites Emerson on health, stresses proper living habits, regular exercise, rest, nutrition, fresh air, sunlight, and annual medical exams to prevent decline and promote a healthy lifespan beyond seventy.
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Pennsylva-nia
Charles H. Miner
Miner
Ralph Waldo Hmerson
Emerson
Lfe
Bourne
Reports urge hunters to file game reports and seed potato offer
Thousands of hunter license holders should file vermin and game reports before April 30 to accelerate tabulation. The Board of Game Commissioners warns penalties may follow for nonfilers, as sportsmen groups push for compliance. Also noted is seed potato sales from Indiana County with disease free stock at 3.7 per bushel, urging early orders to avoid shortages and encourage higher yields per acre.
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Apartamen
Board of Game Commissioners
Indiana County
Kenwood Health Notes and Local Visits Highlight Week
A wave of colds affects many residents as Miss Matilda Gibson visits Commodore high school students. Zenas Stephens spent a day as a Clymer visitor while Frank Coy of Heilwood renovates his farm house. Mrs. Ira Myers and Bryce Myers from Pine Flats called, Miss Emma Dick visited Mrs. Gaul of South Fork, R. D. Holmes shows health improvement, and Mary Stephens of Heilwood stayed with her uncle Frank C. Adams. Several Heilwood children, Oral McCombs Hazel Dick Ruth Martin and Marie Adams, attend school there. The community was shocked Wednesday evening by a sudden event.
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Matilda Gibson
Commodore High School
Zenas Stephens
Clymer
Ira Myers
Bryce. Myers
Pine Flats
Frank Coy
Heilwood
Emma Dick
Charles Gaul
South Fork
R. D. Holmes
Mary Steuphens
Frank C. Adams
Gertrude Holmes
Ross Holmes
Oral McCombs
Hazel Dick
Ruth Martin
Marie Adams
Death of Little Micanor Kitchen in Hellwood
Reports state the death of a child named Micanor Jean Kitchen of Hellwood. The brief mentions other local events and people including court, visits, and a square dance scene around Starford, Camp Glen, and Spangler with temperatures dropping to ten below zero.
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Starford
Indiana
Wen Myers
Peter Knupp
Camp Glen
Court Kitchen
Walter Clawson
Orrie Fleming
Spangler
Nicktown and Sam Perlman’s venues host events next week
Readable line notes events at Nicktown next Tuesday night and another event at Sam Perlman’s on Thursday evening. The brief lists two distinct local engagements with place names and days, indicating community entertainment or meetings on specific nights.
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Nicktown
Sam Perlman’s
Uniontown Social Ties Note Weekend Visits and Moves
Uniontown reports show Mr and Mrs B N Beringer visiting kin in Kinport and relatives hosting guests over the weekend. Names include Langham Clymer Barnesboro Cherry Tree and Wilgus. Mr and Mrs J F Patrick relocate to Welland Ontario where he becomes superintendent at Corbett Construction on the Welland Canal project.
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B. N. Beringer
Bud Buterhaugh
Kinports
Lawrence Langham
Clymer
Eugene Tate
Mr. Tate
Altoona
Charles Miles
Barnesboro
James Langham
Somerville
Dollie
Gloie Langham
Lilly
Louise Biss
Cherry Tree
Stex Langham
Harold
Gwente Coble
Charles King
William McQueeney
Shelocta
Ontario
J. F. Patrick
Welland
Patrick
Corbett Construction Co
Welland Canjal
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Dan
Henry J. Wilson
Jeanie Blose Knauf
North Mahonliy Township
Pierce ‘Terce
Pollock
Canoe Township
MO. H. Pierce
Elsie Hendelson
Kenwood
Micanor Jean Kitchen
Hellwood
Mary
Clare Lamer
Pine Plats
Ruth Waltemire
Hickory Kingdom
Ford Smith
Walter Butterbaugh
Manor
Helen Cello
Uniontown
Ord Grace
Annie Dodd
Dim Kinter
Geneva Pardee
Howard Trimble
Wilgus
D. R. Colgan
Sunnyside
E. Hailman
Martha Shankle
Earl Reithmiller
Ray Lowman
Mr. Lowman
Dorn
Ray Hollis
Raiio
the Radio Corporation
Radiola
J. M. Stewart & Co
First National Bank
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