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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1926
Page
9
New washable prints gain favor in Spring fashion. Extra fine quality fabrics 86 inches wide with gorgeous color combinations. Also 36 inch line of latest shades for dresses. Colors stay bright after laundering and garments wear well.
A Paris case tests narcotic vision where a blindfolded woman reads calendar dates and a three of diamonds. Labadie verifies the feat with cautious blind testing and expands to young girls, noting skin sensitivity, not a special organ, may convey light impressions to the brain.
Secretary of state receives report from Gaylord Marsh American consul at Montevideo notes shift from Latin to English in higher education Latin was once compulsory and English later elective now English required for all students in universities and most secondary pupils. Private English study rises especially among women boosting demand for teachers though qualified instructors remain scarce.
A California report from Auburn notes transfusion like injections into trees to combat ailment. Dr B Lipman of the University of California explains the process using iron sulfate, with a tube bored into the trunk and a bottle reservoir elevated to drive the solution into the tree.
Copper's Weekly notes a shift in justice as five millionaires were discharged from the Atlanta penitentiary in one day. The piece compares modern conditions to Lincoln's era, suggesting rates and perceptions of wealth and punishment have evolved.
A covert test by 400 Tokyo electric bureau workers in disguise showed that only five were detected by conductors as they “beat the company” by stealing rides on streetcars. Initial reports of many free rides were questioned by the experiment’s outcome.
A city sale offers 40 inch wide pure dye crepe of high quality in crystal grey blue bois de rose coral fallow navy black and other shades plus 39 inch wide sill crepe de chine in spring shades black and white. The ad claims best value ever shown in the city with a large display.
A father writes of tears and lessons for his sons, hoping future understanding of strict wisdom. The excerpt lists attendees at a class and various social visits across several towns, naming multiple households and individuals attending events and visits over a weekend.
Blacklick and Arbogadia notes report Presbyterian ladies planning an oyster supper on Tuesday March 16 to benefit the church building fund. Other items note gatherings, visitors, a new baby, sick lists, a dance at Canova hall, school preparations, and local social news.
Nicholtown residents and guests took part in several social visits over the weekend. Adelaide Wolfe visited her home, while Ambrose Rowley and Anna Riethmilter traveled to see Mr. and Mrs. Dean Mumau on Thursday. Cora Doty hosted relay tives here, and a sale at Gere Donahey’s home drew local attendees Saturday. Annie Dodds and Mary Kelechyekl visited the Lowman home Sunday. Pine Vale church plans morning and evening services with Mr. Grasty delivering the sermon on Old Testament Types of the New Testament and The Tabsmaels in the evening.
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