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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1901
Page
3
The Textile Manufacturers' Journal notes that rug manufacturing, notably the Smyrna rug, is not new but has grown rapidly in the last five years. Rugs increasingly impact the carpet market as urban living spurs demand for economical, expedient floor coverings, with early movers poised to gain in a shifting industry.
Earl Roberts faces roughly 3000 dollars in fees to claim an earldom and coronet. The note recalls Bismarck’s anger at such charges when Spain offered the Order of the Golden Fleece, and his refusal to pay 8000 francs for insignia. Spain’s bill was never paid.
Maine shipbuilders push schooner rig to seven masts with a 335 foot keel, 54 foot breadth, 32 foot depth, and about 4000 tons. If successful, eight and even ten masted schooners could follow, possibly a dozen masts by mid century, reflecting Yankee inventiveness and energy.
An anonymous letter to Mrs. W. D. Clark of Frankfort Indiana reports a recent revival conversion and restitution for stolen fowls with a $5 repayment. The Congregationalist of Boston urges Sunday library openings and notes a shift toward helpful activities while upholding the Puritan Sunday ideal.
A Chautauqua essay traces ancient Egyptian quarries near Pbhilz and the cataract, detailing how granite for temples and obelisks was mined and floated by barge systems. It notes an unfinished 95 foot obelisk still in its bed, tool marks visible, and describes quarrying methods and slave labor patterns. The piece ponders why the obelisk remained, while the sphinx riddle is solved.
A health notice promotes early treatment of eye and ear diseases. It claims neglect worsens deafness and vision defects, and announces Dr. Sadler now at the Capital Hotel in Johnstown offering skilled care for all eye ear nose and throat disorders. An illustrated article on vision defects and crooked eyes is available free by mail.
Italian physician Dr Giulio Cavazzani reports experiments in Venice hospitals using dried garlic in fractional doses with standard care for phthisis. He notes improvement in all 200 patients, especially early-stage cases, with bacilli decreasing and cough and signs fading. The doctor voices cautious optimism as the method garners interest from peers.
Jell O flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry advertised as a new dessert for all the family. Available at grocers for 10 cents with a note to try it today. A promotion also mentions men’s cheap shoes starting at 1.50 and invites customers to Sharretts at 11 21 to view the new goods.
A historic notice highlights a unique Indiana collection agency offering services that do not add costs while assisting with protesting probating acknowledging deeds and preparing pension papers, emphasizing specialized support for legal and financial documentation.
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