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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1895
Page
4
Indiana Progress announces subscription terms of one dollar per year in advance with 1.25 after the year and lists Republican slate for local offices including T Moorhead proprietor, J X Stewart for register and recorder, John L Getty for district attorney, and D L Moorhead for county surveyor in Indiana.
An editorial debate on whether college education is essential for business success shifts to whether a college education benefits or injures aspiring businessmen. It references Henry Clews, contrasts general education with practical experience, notes a recovering economy, and critiques political stances and local governance while urging reader engagement with civic issues.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reaffirms its stance on the Quay Hastings contest and urges Republican unity. Indiana County Republicans favor both candidates but argue party interests surpass individual contenders. The piece notes Quay is favored for state committee chair and questions Gilkeson’s relevance while criticizing his $6,000 salary.
The Pittsburg Times reports the State Convention affirmed a platform of protection and sound money, supporting silver by international agreement rather than free coinage, and opposing dumping of world silver. It defends tariffs, asserts Town's Republican leaning, and predicts Pittsburg's future with the party in 1896.
Mr J T McLaughlin the Eldersridge merchant offers bargains in all departments and will close out summer dry goods. He has a well selected clothing line and unusual inducements for purchasers. Also notice Liberal inducements for agents to sell Clark's Red Cross Natural Medicinal Water and related products by Vic Rarins Mineral Water Co Big Rapids Michigan. JB Hinds offers a full line of fresh canned meats salads pickles fruits green ingredients crackers and cakes for picnics.
Judge White presiding in Butler this week. Many guests visit family and friends across towns including Pittsburg, Garbreton, Normal, Boston, Atlantic City, Chautauqua, and Greensburg. Notables and locals travel, host, or attend religious services while several carry illness or travel plans.
W J Gompers describes St Peters interior and exterior features including the bronze canopy from the Pantheon high altar tombs under gilded doors and 89 lamps. He notes the 308 foot dome height the 630 foot circumference and the gilded ribs and mosaics while recounting arches transepts crypts and the vast capacity of the basilica.
Register and Recorder McGregor did not issue a marriage license this week. Several sermons and religious activities filled the week including Rev. Henshey at White township No 10 schoolhouse, and Rev. Booth attending a Baptist Young People's National convention in Baltimore. A Woman's Relief Corps outing occurred in White's woods. Mrs. Sutton of Dayton visited West Sutton Street relatives. Chalk Talks by Rev. Edward Brownbaham are planned for August 9 at First U P church. A ball game featured West Lebanon’s Dnuffies beating Hart’s team 19 to 18 in seven innings. Thad C. Work, the merry-go-round man, relocates to Manchester, Massachusetts, after June work at Rock Point, Rock Point and Dr Knowlton’s home. Town anniversary festivities are anticipated with expected heavy attendance.
Bucknell University advertises itself as the best school at the lowest cost with nearly one million dollars invested. It lists four courses of study, an academy for boys, a ladies' institute and school of music led by President John Howard Harris. For catalogue contact W. C. Gretzinger, Registrar in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania.
The text shows a store plan to make a clean sweep of all stock, seasonable or unseasonable, rather than quitting the business, reflecting a bold inventory reduction strategy.
The store proclaims a 60 day sale offering big bargains to the buying public after a loss. It emphasizes sacrificing inventory with a swift clearance approach and a patriotic reference to the Fourth of July.
The note argues against piling up goods until stock is outdated and insists it is wiser to meet demand with smaller batches. It offers hints on how past and future prices differ to guide buying and pricing decisions for the upcoming season.
In Dress Goods: All Wash Goods are 25 percent off Woolen Dress Goods 20 percent off and Silks 25 percent off.
A fragment notes a sale on ladies fine dress goods offering a twenty five percent reduction. No additional details on dates or location are readable.
A local retailer announces discount increases from 20 percent to 33 percent on select items. The move aims to attract shoppers with a broader price reduction and clear inventory before season end.
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