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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1922
Page
2
The article extols Senator Fisher as a multi occupation public servant and loyal, fearless leader. It calls on Indiana State Normal School alumni and Pennsylvania citizens to support his candidacy for the Republican nomination, pledging unwavering backing if elected.
A popular new book by Gen. Ames De Fries and Maj. C. J. West details the chemical agent known as Lewisite, discovered in the United States. It explains its deadly blistering and arsenic-penetration effects, and notes its potential as a weapon and its uses in peace, including police and crowd control applications.
Howard T. Paddock, former Logan Alabama postal official, became the first federal officeholder in the South to surrender unescorted for a prison term. He walked 165 miles to the Atlanta penitentiary after pleading guilty to a $1621 shortage, promising repayment. Judge Grubb sentenced him to 18 months, with the act noted as honesty under the honor system.
The 62nd annual statement of the Equitable Life Assurance Society of the U S reports solid progress. New insurance written totaled 27 195 000, excluding 860 114 000 group insurance. Outstanding policies exceed 2 800 000 000. Over 85 900 000 was paid to policyholders in death claims, endowments and annuities this year. Total payments since organization surpass 1 450 000 000. Mortality rate for the year is the lowest in company history. A notable rise in monthly income policies and inheritance tax planning. Over 58 of domestic death claims paid within 24 hours of receipt of proof of death.
A Blair county judge Thomas J Baldridge comments on license applications citing that judges must interpret law and that denying all licenses would circumvent statutes. He notes the Woner act and insists current law restricts liquor sales by requiring licenses while permitting soft drinks under federal and state rules.
A rural notice reports a shift from horses to motor vehicles in daily use. Farm autos, trucks, and tractors rise sharply with 1,547 autos and 17,047 motor trucks in business use, while tractors reach about 6,000. Nearby counties list county by county counts, reflecting widespread adoption in 1922. Local ads promote oats, potatoes, and seeds with prices and wholesale options. Community events announce Deacon Dubbs play and Marehand High School performances.
Citizens gather in Clearfield for an ouster meeting backing John Fisher State Banking Commissioner of Pennsylvania as gubernatorial candidate. A special Dubois region train delivers hundreds. the Drages theater hosts speeches praising Fisher traits. A permanent Fisher organization forms led by P. T. Davis with Howard Stewart and W. G. Brown, pledging to push his candidacy.
Joan and Pisher press for a state law to license brokers and supervise investment activity. City officials in Philadelphia and the State Banking Commissioner advocate safeguards to protect savers against fraudulent securities and dishonest transactions, stressing lenders’ duty to curb worthless offerings.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude from Mr and Mrs Parren to friends for kindness during illness and death of James Walker, also thanks to the Shelocta WP chair and services. Road supervisors of Canoe township offer for bid a 12-86 t1 PL traction engine with canopy top, bids to be received by the secretary. Also thanks for kinship and funeral tributes for Lishie Steleu. Fire loss at Brownsville estimated at $60,000. Mr Paul and Mr Wolfe connected to Homer City and Brownsville incidents.
The article reports a seven year epidemic fear in Wheeling West Virginia with references to soldiers and a deadly disease. It notes public concern, medical officials and doctors advising caution and care as weeks pass.
The Progress announces a club list with discounted prices for daily papers and select weeklies and magazines. Subscriptions are $2.00 yearly in advance with cash accompanying all orders, and orders go to THE INDIANA PRESS in Indiana, Pa. The list includes Progress with Pittsburg Daily Gazette Times, Dispatch, Post, Philadelphia Daily North American, National Stockman & Farmer weekly, Ohio Farmer Weekly, Toledo Weekly Blade, Woman's World Monthly, McCall's Monthly, and New York World Three Times a Week.
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