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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1920
Page
11
Collier's Weekly argues that people avoid making wills due to disbelief in imminent death and the misconception that wills are only for the rich. It notes the dangers of probate, bonds, and court costs, especially for the poor, and urges that even modest estates need clear plans to prevent family disputes and financial loss.
Fifteen million yards of artificial silk stock ings derived from wood pulp were shipped abroad last year to rival natural silk from Oriental silkworms. The process forms sodium cellulose from wood pulp then dissolves in carbon disulphide. The product, brighter than natural silk, is harsher to touch and is used for hosiery, dress trimmings, upholsteries, rugs, insulation for electric wire, and durable mantles for incandescent lights. It reaches markets worldwide including China, Japan, and Italy.
Australian Prime Minister Mr Hughes directly targets rent gouging by a wealthy landlord who raised a wounded soldier's rent. He pledges to name and publish the landlords involved and to pursue possible punishment, signaling a broad warning to landlords via the House of Representatives.
A stranger asks how to find stil and claims to be a newspaper man on vacation in a rugged hillside setting. An old mountaineer jokes about newspaper sellers and thirst, suggesting local help from friendly drinkers as the tale unfolds with rural banter.
A confectioner offers six for five pence. Billy translates the deal into a running bargain, concluding with one for nothing. The playful exchange showcases childlike arithmetic humor and market chatter in a quaint pricing riddle.
BLACKLICK J d Spackman and C C Smith returned from Baltimore where they were called through business. Mrs Walter Russell's mother from Sharpsvilla is visiting at her home. A W Clark attended Dr J W Melee's funeral in Butler. Nellie Caulfield is the new clerk at Community Department store. H B Wiley joined the clerical force at the P R R station. Mrs J R Geary shopped in Indiana. CG R Duncan of Pittsburgh and T M Duncan of Blairsville visited relatives. W W A McAnulty of Pittsburgh visited town. Mrs Ida Duncan returned from Tarentum. J S Madill of Indiana was in town on Thursday.
A testimonial from L B Weaver of Grand Rapids Mich credits Dr LeGear's Stock Powders with doubling a Jersey Cow s milk to 12 quarts daily and boosting butter fat to 10 pounds weekly after 6 months. The ad urges readers to try the product for livestock including horses cattle and sheep and offers a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after returning empty cartons.
Misses Sara Graff and Emily Narhart of Pittsburgh visited from Sunday. Mrs J D Piper, pastor’s wife, ill. no Methodist service. Mrs Rebecca Wiley of Blacklick township broke her leg. ageive noted. Wiley and Ward visited Pittsburgh, returned Sunday. S S Sindorf celebrated birthday with family. Forty laborers arrived from Boston to work at Valley Mould Iron foundry. Mrs Morria Rothstein among Pittsburgh visitors. Mrs John Duncan mourns as relative dies. Mrs Z M Bushnell recovering. Carl Ludwick in Indiana. Mrs I M Rat hrigh attended district League convention at Blairsville. Presbyterian choir surprised J A Hayes with gift. Hayes praised as faithful choir leader. Mr and Mrs Jesse Lewis at Indiana.
Reverend T Arthur Patterson traveled Monday to Lykens Pennsylvania to visit his wife's parents for a week Mrs Patterson and their sons had been staying there. John David Tomb led the Presbyterian church delegation while Thomas C Mack and Charles McCachren represented the M W church of Armagh at the Blairsville Sunday school convention on Friday.
James Rogers of Johnstown spent Sabbath at home. Nearby residents attended the Stewart sale near Blairville last week and bought fine stock. H. Sweet is ill. Prof G A Campbell hosted weekend visitors, and Blanche McKelvey visited her mother. Johnstown visitors J O Mack and wife came Thursday. Farl McKelvey recovers from a few days illness. Chester Hoffman spent Sunday at Scalp Level with his father. Twelve joined the William Penn Grange Friday. Alfred Rogers conducted a two week series of meetings at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Florence Dick visited Johnstown Saturday. Hugh Mack fell from an apple tree while adjusting telephone wires, sustaining minor injuries. G Mack of Clyde recently visited Johnstown. Noy Bush and Dick Buterbaugh attended the Blairville sale on the 18th and returned with three horses. Robert Sickenberger visited relatives here. Miss Vernie ONeill called at her uncle John ONeill in Indiana and at relatives in Clymer. Miss Kathryn Fleming, Learn school teacher, went to Indiana for her aunt Jennie Fleming’s funeral. Vernie ONeill also visited Mrs Siverd and Mrs Gibson on Friday.
Mrs Burnhammer of Johnstown visited her daughter Mrs Frank Trinkley last week. Miss Velma Trinkley, wintering with grandparents in Johnstown, returned home. Mr and Mrs T H Duncan of Wellsville and children Dorothy Ethel and Harold spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs R C Little. Miss Bessie Griffith was in Barnesboro on Saturday. Mrs James Wike of Belsano visited friends here last week. Mrs S V Steffy, once a patient in Indiana hospital, remains discussed in the report.
A long list of town residents are noted visiting relatives and attending events. Includes Miss Katherine Shadle of Greensburg visiting sister Mrs Luke Neff Jr. Abrams and K M Quickattt returning from a ten day West Virginia trip. Gubratth Bros entertainment in town hall. Simon Short and Harry Ford traveling to Wheeling WV. Irene Vanderhoof at home for weekend. Flora Bowers in Indiana. Bertha Lewis with agent Mrs Harry Baun. Mrs Clair Braughter of Di boss returning home. Frank Smith with parents in Arcadia. Evelyn Oberlin in Punxsutawney. Ord Weaver visiting Camden Baun. Walter Crawford family at Gano y Ridge. Mrs Fleury Davison of St Benedict visiting sister. Amanda Shank visiting son Mayben Shank. T C Stanley of Ohio a recent town visitor. Mrs James Chapman and son Walter Indiana callers. A J Long and Arthur and Bima Long visiting Fred Black home. Mrs David Cook and Mrs Lovell visiting James Chapman home. Dames of Malta organizing class in Clymer.
A pie social will be held Friday evening at Hood schoolhouse in White township and another in Bornheimer schoolhouse in Rayne township. Local community groups organize two fundraisers.
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