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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
6
Distressed in faith and prayer the speaker urges a heart to endure. The text speaks of God’s strength guiding one through rugged paths toward green pastures and hope, urging love for others and trust in divine promises despite sorrow and fear.
In Georgia near the Coosa Wattee and Connesauga rivers the Forrester brothers Bill and Ben, famed as the Fighting Forresters, spar and brawl in a fierce private bout that ends with both men worn and Pap praising their grit. The tale, recounted by J. T. McVay, highlights old Jacob Forresters’ pride and a father’s caution about fighting among kin.
In parts of Britain especially Cornwall and Scotland, genuine surnames rarely exist as villagers use nicknames. Repeated intermarriage in small communities produced "Dumpys" and other tags that became family identifiers, making distinguishing names by lineage unnecessary. A London Answers note recounts a shopkeeper asking for a bar for Blower, with responses highlighting many Blower variations like Bowleggit and Red Lugged Blower's lad.
Excavations at the Dugga theater in Tunis reveal Roman stage carpentry rivaling modern systems. Trap doors enable those below to view actions above, with grooves for lowering and raising scenery and furniture. Large dry wells under stage connect to a storage receptacle for the curtain. the stage floor features mosaics.
Pennsylvania Railroad announces low rate annual excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Ocean City Sea Isle City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood Holly Beach N J Rehoboth Del and Ocean City Md. Dates July 6 20 and August 3 17 with return within fifteen days. Special Pullman train leaves Pittsburg at 855 pm stops Altoona for dinner arrives Philadelphia 625 pm reaches Atlantic City 840 pm via Delaware River Bridge line. Overnight optional in Philadelphia and ten day stopover allowed. Tickets sold from Leechburg Blairsville and Pittsburgh stations with through sleeping car service to Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Details from ticket agents or Mr Thomas E Watt Pittsburg.
A dinner at Gora House ends amid witty jests about a cravat. Landor, gravely distressed, fears public insult and contemplates suicide to avoid a mortifying scene before Lady Blessington. George Selwyn pursues curious sightings of friends, even after illness, in letters from General Fox.
A fragment from the Washington Star features a quip about delusions and certainty. Miss Cayenne exclaims a light remark about someone being a weather prophet. The exchange underscores themes of knowledge doubt and wit in a brief, humorous exchange.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces personally conducted summer tours from July 22 to August 25 1899 visiting Niagara Falls Toronto Thousand Islands Montreal Quebec Roberval Saguenay Au Sable Chasm Lake Champlain and the Highlands of the Hudson with a daylight ride. Rates 125 and 100 with various start points. Also reduced Detroit excursion tickets July 3 4 5 6 7 8 return by July 15 or extended to August 15 with conditions.
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