Hard-Boiled Miss Priscilla Seethes Over Kindness Backlash
Miss Priscilla bitterly asserts kindness does not pay after misdeeds in a small-town tale. Lila praises a hard-boiled turn while Miss Priscilla recalls lovers, broken homes, and a rescue that backfired, as a phone summons interrupts a tense moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wrighlin
Lila
Priscilla
Oila
Ella
Reta Henderson
Anson Matthews
Cupid
Anson
Feta
Ulla
Misa Priscilla
Simpsons
Miss Priscilla
Hazel
Mrs. Simpson
Simpson's
Drumsmond
Pingel
Cal
Missrischia
Nectar Drummond
Lili
Josson
Martha
Envelopes and War Era Mail Across 1847 1864
A Chicago Tribune writer notes envelopes were rare before 1847 and not widely used until about 1851. Post envelope growth spurred varied covers for occasions and campaigns in 1852 1856 and during the Civil War era with anti slavery and patriot themes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
United States
Union
Belva Lockwood Named as Presidential Candidate
Belva Lockwood born 1830 at Royalton New York educated Genesee College Lima taught eleven years studied law admitted to bar in DC 1878.\nSix years later she could practice before the Supreme Court under a law she helped pass. She lectured campaigned for peace suffrage temperance nominated for president in 1884 1888 by Equal Rights party. She died 10217.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belva Lockwood
Mra
United States
Royalton
Genesee College
Lima
District of Columbia
Supreme Court
Big Bear and the Kodiaks Eat Like Giants
A 200 authority says the Kodiaks, the world’s largest carnivorous land mammals, eat massive meals daily. They forage grass trimmings, bear bread, vegetables, fruits, irradiated milk and cod liver oil, and meat. They migrate each spring from woods and mountains to river valleys to catch salmon returning upstream to their birth streams, a seven year cycle.
Balboa the Stowaway Turned Pacific Explorer Leader
Balboa began as a stowaway from Santo Domingo hiding in a wine barrel to reach Darien on the Isthmus of Panama. Discovered at sea he worked eagerly becoming the ship’s most popular man and soon leader of the settlement. In 1513 he crossed the Isthmus and claimed Pacific coast lands for the Spanish crown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balboa
Pacific Ocean
Wis
Darien
Panama
Santo Domingo
Isthmus
Spain
Allegorical Group at Capitol Portico by Persico
The grand central portico statue by Luigi Persico depicts America armed with shield and altar, an eagle at her feet, listening to Hope and Justice with the Constitution inscribed September 17 1787. The group symbolizes Gents of Ameren and features Hope, Justice, and scales as core elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Central
Capitol
Washington
Luigi Persico
Ameren
America
Justica
Musical Names for Islands in the Dutch East Indies
Musical names for remote islands in the Dutch East Indies include Alar Flores and Nias. Alar is described as primitive, Flores is noted for a multi colored crater and sacred status among natives, and Ning is called the island of gold with natives holding rich stores of gold and crafting jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alar
Flores
Nias
Dutch East Indies
South Seas
Captain Cook
Ning
Citizens Aids Free Travel in A. R. Lavenburg Germany
The town of A. R. Lavenburg in Germany is the only city worldwide where its 6,000 residents may travel free on the Berlin Hamburg railway branch to Buechen about ten miles away. This privilege was granted in 1841 when the line was under construction after the main line route through the town was not promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavenburg
Germany
Berlin-Hamburg
Buechen
Colties
Lincoln Club
Indiana County
Harrisburg
Washington Township Social Notes Reach Across Nearby Towns
A roundup of visits and brief calls across Washington Township and nearby areas. Mr. and Mrs. Blair Park visited J. W. Park. Mary and Belle Duncan left their Creekside home due to high water. Numerous callers including Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Auntie Spence, and the Harmans. A baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Orr on March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blair Park
Indifina
J. WB. Park
Miasea Mary
Belle Duncan
Creekside
David Bothell
Park
Gert Fairman
Willet
John Clowes
Myrl Spence
Clowes
Mrs. Morrison
Robert Thompson
South Bend
George Cribbs
Bryan Orr
Local notes from Cherryhill and surrounding area
Town snippets recall visits and moves of residents from Hellwood Indiana trips by Mr and Mrs Law and daughter Twila Engle at home here John Overman and daughters Margaret and Violet shopped in Indiana Mrs Mary Atkins and sons Charles and Walter moved into Pine Mall area In Johnstown flooded city visit by Shelton Shultz Hmmet Barr and Miss Marie Dill a hospital case reports a patient saying she was kicked in the face by a gentleman friend The Progress and Pittsburgh Post Gazette to R D readers priced at 5 50
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
Law
Hellwood
Indiana
Twila
Engle
A. 5
Learn
Cockport Lutheran Church
John Overman
Margaret
Violet
Mary Atkins
Charles
Walter Atkins
Pine Mall
Shelton Shultz
Hmmet Barr
Mias Marie Dll
Johnstown
Marcle Floods and Rescue Tales From Johnstown Area
In East Wheatfield and Armagh districts residents recount the Johnstown deluge. Families from Hutchison to Ling endured near drownings, boats capsized, and houses flooded up to second floors. Neighbors distributed food and clothing while two cows drowned and one was found on a porch.
Strongstown Notes Speak of Local Movements and Visits
Memorial hospital patient Mrs. Mew woraperg has returned home in Johnstown. Ernest Dearmy spent winter with grandmother Mrs. Nan Gressley of Spruce and has returned home. Mrs. Elizabeth Troxell spent Tuesday with a relative, Mrs. Vance Young, in Penn Run. Duane Strong, a Memorial hospital patient, has returned home. Postmaster W. Bennett and Harry Bennett were callers in Indiana. Arla Fox of Dilltown was a recent town caller. Dorothy Dodson, formerly visiting in Geo. Sowers home, has returned to Greensburg. Viola Empfield spent Sunday with Blanthe Bennett. Bill Gressley of Heilwood visited sister Mrs. Hugh Boring. Mary Lon Cresswell, employed in Harrisburg, spent the weekend at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mew Woraperg
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Ernest Dearmy
Nan Gressley
Spruce
Elizabeth ‘Troxell
Vance, Young
Penn Run
Duane Strong
Bennett
Harry Bennett
Indiana
Arla Fox
Dilltown
Dorothy Dodson
Geo. Sowers
Greensburg
Viola Empfield
Blanthe Bennett
Bill Gressley
Heilwood
Hugh Boring
Mary Lon Cresswell
Harrisburg
Senatorial Campaign Speech Delivered by C Gilbert Wolfenden
C Gilbert Wolfenden addresses Indiana County Lincoln Club members urging grass roots town meetings and voter participation. He argues against high campaign costs, calls for reform to empower voters, and outlines a platform for the 37th District focusing on taxation, constitutional reform, and leadership over bosses. He invites public discourse and seeks support for the April 28 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Gilbert Wolfenden
Lincoln Club
Jefferson
Indiana
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Curry Run Sunday School and Church Services Plan
Currys Run hosts Sunday activities with a ten o’clock Sunday school and eleven o’clock sermon by Rev. Walker on the theme Chieves of the Church. Evening programs include Christian Endeavor at 7 30 and news of local visits, illnesses, and community events from Vandergrift flood ruins to operetta attendance and Shaner’s improving health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Run
Walker
Chieves
Vandergrift
Roy Fulmer
George Fulmer
Alta
Kida Mcvaray
Ruth Kunkle
Currys Run
Hiterton
Hida McCurdy
U. P
Shelocta
Kenneth Johnston
Mary Jane
Sell
Myrtle May McCurdy
Curry's Run
Carl Milley
Ronald
Turtle Creak
Peeler
John Walker
Elzada Walker
W. FR. Thomas
Perry McCreight
Alta McCurdy
A. G. Miller
Alice Wilson
Todd Rankin
Rachell Rankin
Harry Kunkle
John and
Paul Thomas
Jennie
Margaret Peeler
Harry McCurdy
Dale Shaner
Shaner
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Clyde Miller
Alexander Bailey
J. B. Park
Frank Lohr
Bert Fairman
Auntie Spence
Paul McIntire
J. B. Blystone
George Edwards
Merlin
James Edwards
Glenn Sewart
Annie Boyer
Reed Blystone
James Blystone
Atwood
J. G. Russell
Mae Fisher
Annie Beyer
Charles Crooks
Crooks
Margaret Crooks
Howard
Jess Crooks
Mear Beyer
James Musberger
T. Fatterhoft
Dodah
The
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post- Gazette
R. D
East Wheatfield
Merle McCormick
Minneapolis
Leon Ringers
J. A. Shrom
Blacklick
Dike M. Cunningham
Robert M. ‘Cunningham
Dilworth ‘Company
Mary Alice Ting
F. Ling
James J. ‘Hutchison
Maurice B. Johnston
James Ling
M.C.A
Blairsville
C. H. Findley
Frank Brantlinger
J. J. Hutchison
C. H. Hutchison
Mr. Moore
A. HE. Dietz
W. G. Campbell
Wm. Penn Grange
Armagh
Robindale
Leslie Stutzman
Mia
Mary Brown
Ruth Brown
Conemaugh River
Seward
George H. Hill
Jennie Rodgers
Hill
Boltz
Mre. Rodgers
Roger Hill
Hills
Strongstown
State Senate
Imperial Magazine
R. W. Wehrle Registred Optometrist
Philadelphia St
DR. Stahlman Sto Santo
Phila
Capitol Restaurant
Dr. Stahlman
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