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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
6
Harrisburg March 18 The Pennsylvania state police appear headed for a major expansion with a bill to triple the force and raise pay gaining traction. Backers note a long shift from opposition to broad support as lawmakers and local officials cite praised police work and demand for more officers, signaling likely passage.
Big ammunition firms flee efforts to curb gun carrying without county sheriff licenses. Legislature reconvened after a vacation for the president’s inauguration. Mothers’ pension bill seeks 800000 with broad charitable support. Fears Dauphin County may deepen Republican strength. National Chairman Vance McCormick starts a new evening paper, the Harrisburg News, as Harrisburg Telegraph absorbs Star Independent.
The note urges students to provide themselves with a range of textbooks including Arithmetic Mental Arithmetic Algebra Geography Grammar Spelling and Nation and State History and Physiology among others from Wentworth Full’s and Philip’s series.
The document reports executors notices for the estates of Jd. C. Agey and Isholeld in White Lawn slip and Montgomery Lawnship. Attorneys Toba Th Pleres and KW Walker Stith appear as executors counsel. It requests all heirs and debtors to present authenticated claims and settle outstanding obligations promptly.
Indiana Co Pomona Grange holds a one day meeting at Wilgus Creek and Shryock Granite on March 29 1997 with morning and afternoon sessions. Includes routine business topics proverbs music recitations installation addresses and degree work. All members to meet at Arcadia station at 9:30 a.m. contact G W Treese master and Rhoda Treese lecturer.
The article notes strong demand for fat and bologna cows reducing dairies in Bucks county due to high prices. It cites farm sales, labor shortages, potato acreage guidance from Secretary Patton, penalties for illegal cattle imports, and a range of agricultural statistics across Pennsylvania including fertilizer use, weather impact on winter grain, and livestock data. It mentions a new dog law being prepared for the sheep industry.
A Massachusetts trader named John Dale travels to Louisiana where Louise La Marche schemes with her brother Antoine to force a duel. In a two room house duel with a dark room setup Dale realizes Antoine hid in the chimney and wounds him, sparing his life. Dale flees to New England.
John H. Pierce attorney announces letters testamentary granted on the estate of Girl V Barr late of Green township deceased Those with claims must present them authenticated for settlement Those owing debts should promptly pay Nellie M Barr Executrix R D 1 Clymer Pa February 14 1917
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