Indiana Progressable Obituary Notices and Local Ads
The Mt Ormead area paper announces obituary notices and local ads. Published weekly on Wednesdays with subscription details and rate, the issue lists resolutions and proprietor credits.
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1911
Page
4
The Mt Ormead area paper announces obituary notices and local ads. Published weekly on Wednesdays with subscription details and rate, the issue lists resolutions and proprietor credits.
John A. Roberts of Keokuk Iowa reports on the construction of a massive dam and power plant at Keokuk Iowa. Hugh L Cooper, builder of the Pennsylvania dam, is constructing a twenty two million dollar project at the foot of the Mesquioa rapids on the Mississippi. Over one thousand workers are employed now with plans for two thousand by May 1st. The dam is described as the largest in the world outside the Nile, with two hundred thousand horsepower expected and a St Louis contract for sixty thousand horsepower. Completion aimed for July 1913.
A tenth district coal report shows 1910 mining totaled 6 129 293 tons across Cambria Blair Clearfield and Indiana counties with gains over 1909. Fatal accidents dropped to 16 from 40 the prior year, while local companies list tonnage figures for each firm.
The Gazette Times reports the Yellowcreek branch of the Pennsylvania railroad will extend about 15 miles into Yellow Creek coal fields, branching near Heshbon to Possumilory and linking to Pittsburg. Construction is set to begin soon with 7,000 crossries purchased, despite rough terrain and extensive rock work. Separately, pensions were granted to residents including Alexander Barnold and John LeMotte, with monthly payments ranging from 10 to 84 dollars, amid a local social event at Chambererville.
A reflection on sending letters home to parents, urging the young to write often and bear their hearts. The piece contrasts tender family moments with the value of communication, urging honesty, affection, and regular updates to loved ones. It emphasizes letters as precious links and warns against long silences.
A Pennsylvania editor asked State Zoologist Prof Surface of Morrisburg how to boost grape vine growth. Surface advised back-budding then fertilizing with nitrogen sources such as manure or poultry dressing, plus monthly nitrate applications after buds burst, plus cultivation and abundant watering especially with soap suds from the laundry. he believes nitrogen feed and ample water will yield good growth.
The Borough of Indiana Pennsylvania offers ten thousand dollars in 4 percent tax free bonds issued in ten one thousand dollar portions numbered 268 to 277. Maturities are four series from 1916 to 1931 with dates April first. Sealed bids will be accepted until noon March 20 with a $106 certified check per bid. The committee reserves the right to reject any bids.
A humorous remark asserts a real live dog should feel ashamed when carried by a woman. The speaker insists a dog cannot always choose its method of transportation, reflecting playful odds and regional speech.
Store at 129 BE Philadelphia Street opposite Central Hotel sells stock at cost and below with high quality Panda items. Advertises evaporated peaches rice buckwheat flour Grape Nuts rolled oats Baker's Corn California peaches test white oil palm olives coffee and more with delivery to town and both phones.
Classified column notices offer rentals sales and jobs with local addresses Indiana Pennsylvania area. Listings include property for sale near Water Street and North Mitch Street, farm acreage near Heilwood and Indian County, and various farmrelated items including cattle chairs and coal. Contacts include local residents and attorneys. dates show October and 1920s era postal format.
Productive farm offered for eight thousand dollars. Includes 1210 timber, fertile level fields, watered pasture, seven room house, barn, and all farm equipment. Owner leaving, immediate sale. Crops, animals, and wagons included. Part cash, balance on easy terms. Located near depot with neighbors, school, and churches close by. Strout’s Ble Warm Pardionng in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The sale includes one hundred dollars paid on the sale day and delivery of deed after confirmation. Sale will be conducted by A A Mabon executor of the estate. Tadlann Va March 8 1011.
Notice is given that John F F Wilson and Emily C Langdon are owners of Bounty Land Warrant No. 11054 for 50 years issued to George Wilson or his children. Warrant lost or destroyed. application made to the Commissioner of Pensions for a duplicate. Also letters of administration on the estate of John L B Dek of Buffington Downslip have been granted. creditors and heirs must present claims promptly for settlement. Laura Dick, Administrator.
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