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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1914
Page
8
A humorous tale set at a baseball game follows Jimmie the umbrella hawker and his two customers, the Guy and a young woman. Amid rain delays and windy talk, Jimmie negotiates a sale, tempers and flirtations bloom, ending with the crowd, Cupid, and a memorable farewell. A closing note warns men to beware trusting women’s stories they don’t hear.
Offers you values that Mean a Saving. Our great aim at this time of year is to clean out all surplus stock before stock taking time. We always make a clearance sale twice a year cleaning up all of the seasons goods at prices that make them go. This is one of those semi annual clearance sales which means so much to you both in quality and price. Come early as these prices means a saving that helps keep down the high cost of living.
A promotional notice offers pure all wool sweaters at four tenths off. Shoppers can choose styles for men or women from the discounted stock.
A local retailer promotes a clearance sale on boys' suits and overcoats featuring Norfolk and double breasted options. Prices range from 10.00 to 3.60 with various styles in worsteds serges cassimeres ceviots and the latest overcoats. The ad emphasizes durability and value for school wear.
Dodgers defeated Giants 44 to 17 at Chambersville on Tuesday night. Black starred with 28 points from 12 field goals and two fouls, Downey also played well. Pirates beat Cubs 33 to 26 in a well-played late game led by Ansley’s nine field goals and six fouls made. Cummings stood out for the Cubs. Standing shown Pirates six wins two losses. Real estate sales reported three properties sold by John McConnell for 4500 8000 and 2000 dollars. Public sale at Alexander McCracken farm in Blackie township scheduled February 4 1914 with farm stock machinery and household goods. Notice of warning from Broward Guy Ling enpeuths in Ernest Indiana county.
The Department of Agriculture issues a caution to U S potato growers to avoid second-hand British or European sacks unless sterilized. Contaminants include late blight, silver scurf, dry and soft rot, common and powdery scab. Dealers should guarantee sterilization. buyers should insist on new or sterilized sacks and sterilize prior use.
Fifteen brakemen one fireman and one yard conductor all based in Punxsutawney were discharged last week as part of safety policy on the B R and P railway. Most had only a few months tenure. Assistant Superintendent White of the Pittsburg division targets booze as a danger to service and safety. Fresh shell oysters at Winters' restaurant.
Nearly 200 delegates from across the county attended the Farmers Telephone Company's annual meeting at Marion Center. Plans include rejecting a trunk line to Punxsutawney linking with Summerville Company. Some Punxsutawney residents favor forming a separate company. Officers were elected, with an executive board meeting February 10 at Marion Center to organize and plan improvements within the finances. The general company comprises 110 divisions, 2,100 members, 800 miles of line, and 1,000 miles of wire. Financials are solid and efficiency improves yearly.
The article argues that fresh air sustains life and boosts labor performance. It notes many shops and factories suffer from poor ventilation and urges owners to invest in better air quality, claiming returns in healthier, more productive workers.
Farmers are urged to secure quoted prices delivered at their station with emphasis on prompt service and reliable terms. The notice outlines collection options, delivery windows, and payment arrangements designed to help buyers lock in favorable rates.
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