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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1927
Page
2
The item references the Indiana Progress newspaper as the oldest in the county and notes a post office issue dated October 25, 1905. It also mentions a Wednesday March 16, 1927, date with a phone line entry and possible community notices.
In 1926 PA death rates fell for typhoid fever diphtheria and tuberculosis and none died of smallpox while automobile accidents cancer diabetes and heart disease rose to record highs. Dr Theodore B Appel stresses annual physical exams plus personal health habits to prevent fatal disease. He warns insidious onset of cancer diabetes and heart disease and cites early detection by physicians.
Daniel Boone joined General Braddock's campaign amid frontier wars with France and native tribes. He survived ambushes, freed himself from a ravine attack, and later, at thirty four, set out toward Kentucky with five companions, an expedition that helped open up rich lands and accelerate settlement.
The article recalls Verdun as the great and bloodiest war clash ending a phase begun eleven years earlier. It notes devastation now fading, with a peaceful spring landscape returning as children play and shepherded sheep watch. Pierre Van Paulsen is cited.
The passage notes that predatory behaviors vanish in groups, while urban crowds gather in conventions and meetings. It comments that humane habits are developing among society as people increasingly participate in neighborly events, political conventions, and gatherings.
A living bead man is seen wandering near the sidewalks of Sit Pragesses while Coroner Beland attempts to reach the morgue. Doyrar the fowl woman lies on the sidewalk. An officer pronounces him dead after an improvised examination. Detectives are called, and the dead man walks away, leaving Dr Lehto to explain to investigators.
A traveler, stranded by a flooded railway, wandered in rain to a village inn and told the pale hostess it felt like a deluge. He joked that no papers had come for three days due to the flood.
A Birmingham manufacturer’s fox terrier named Spot keeps a strict schedule by watching weekly departures to London. Each morning Spot sees his writer off, and 15 minutes before train time the dog slips past the station staff and boards the train to reach his owner, maintaining remarkable punctuality.
A trapper from Sucranente California named Wo Loo Me Now pleaded guilty to killing gray squirrels and was tried for 25 dollars. The money was sent by vial and the end of justice was said to be satisfied.
NOLO Mr. Johnson of Salem Oregon spent part of last week in the J. 8. Lucas home. Albert Mack called on Dave Slater Thursday. Harry Bennett of Strongstown was a recent caller at J. S. Lucas. Brd Stiffler called on his brother OCartlan Mandaw.
I B H Miller acting as auditor in the Orphans Court of Indiana County Pennsylvania, dated March 10 1927, to settle account of Henry Miller and related estate duties. Notice invites all interested parties to appear April 1 1927 at Nanty Glo to present claims and fulfill hearing at the Citizens National Bank, with details of real estate sale and private sale request for Frank McCrea estate assets in Burrell Township.
Four year old Mike Papson of Clymer, son of Steve Papson, lies at an Indiana hospital with a fractured skull after being struck by an automobile on Friday. He, riding on a wagon, stepped in front of the car driven by Richard Hancock. The accident was deemed unavoidable.
Auction announces a large farm sale near Little Mahoning Creek on March 28 1927 noting livestock machinery and household goods. Also lists forthcoming sale at James Getty Farm Indiana six miles south of Indiana on March 18 1927 and a local notice thanking friends for sympathy after J Clark Brilbart's death. Job postings and school board meeting announced for Green Township Indiana County with recruitment for high school principal and four high school vouchers.
The Board of Education of le Sehaa District Tadlana Borough invites bids for general art and janitor supplies for the school. Bids must be submitted to the Secretary or Superintendent by March 7 at 5 PM. The board reserves the right to reject all bids.
Letters of administration on the estate of Khord Kelber late of Indiana Burson, deceased, have been signed. Heirs and creditors must present claims with proper verification for settlement. Notice provides address for administration at Stewart St Turtle Creek. February 3, 1927.
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