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Newspaper

Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1933

Page

8

Tomorrow Comes For Dorothy And Charlie's Camp Tease

Dorothy searches for her brother Charlie at a roadside camp where intruder Bob Stone delays her, then they bond over a planned lunch routine. Charlie had set up the scene, but Dorothy and Bob uncover the ruse and agree to meet daily, turning a solo outing into a hopeful vacation.

Dorothy Charlie Yuniting Paradise Charlie Parking Bob Stone Bob Charlie Bol Stone Rob Stone

Families Shrink as Birth Rate Defers Baby Carriage Demand

The piece notes average American family size falling to 3.81 when excluding servants and lodgers, with 30 million families shrinking since 1900. It cites 7 million households of seven or more and 8 million families still seven or more, linking economic pressure to lower carriage demand but offering hope for larger households.

Cleveland Plain Dealer Molly

Jig-Saw Puzzles From Egypt and China Through Time

The oldest mechanical puzzles trace to ancient Egypt and China with the tangram influencing the jig-saw. Chinese ivory carved tangram figures form over 300 shapes, boxed in a carved case, while later jig-saw puzzles evolved from hand-cut colored pictures on laminated wood to mass produced die-cut versions.

District of Columbia Seal Features Justice and Capitol

A description of the District of Columbia seal shows a golden emblem with a blinded Justice figure holding a wreath and a tablet inscribed Constitution. The Capitol stands to her right, an eagle and wheat to her left, a rising sun in the background, and the years 1871 with Justitia Omnibus on a wreath beneath.

District of Columbia Virginia Potomac River City of Washington Capitol The United States Justitia

Fertilizing Fish Ponds Tests in New Brunswick

The Canadian biological board at St Stephen New Brunswick reports fertilizing ponds with herring meal to boost plant and animal life. A thousand gallons of water with one pound of herring meal became fertile enough to produce about a hundred times more plant growth than unfertilized water, leading to an increase in fish food and a rise in fish numbers.

Biological Board of Canada St. Stephen N. B

Progress of U S Mail Rates in Madison Era

The text traces postal rate changes from early times through 1845, noting single letters cost 8 to 25 cents based on distance, Sunday delivery starting in 1810 amid religious protests, steamboat mail in 1818, and rate blocks established in 1816 ranging from 6 to 25 cents by distance, remaining until 1845.

U. S Madison Congress

Telegraphic Drum Codes in Belgian Congo Tribes

Smithsonian notes describe Batela and other eastern Congo tribes using wooden drums to signal messages. Signals rely on drum intensity, rhythm, drum type, and time of day rather than articulated speech, allowing considerable information to be conveyed in jungle conditions.

Smithsonian Institution Belgian Congo

An Ancient Custom of Mounting on the Left

The practice dates back to ancient days when men went forth armed. With the sword worn on the left, the horseman mounted on the left flank to swing his right leg over the saddle.

Railway Thrills and Narrow Escapes Across the Tracks

The Montreal Herald recounts rail professions facing near disasters. A Leeds level crossing blockage by a heavy traction engine nearly caused a collision with a fast express. At Harrogate a van fire ignited cellulose ribbons as the engine halted safely. The piece notes dangers in transporting explosives and petrol and the constant risks in railway work.

Leeds Harrogate Montreal Herald

PneumoniaCalled Friend of Aged in Old Text Note

Ohio Health News describes pneumonia as a general term for acute or subacute lung inflammation caused by various germs. It commonly accompanies diseases like measles and influenza and can end chronic conditions. Osler is quoted saying pneumonia may be called the friend of the aged as it can shorten a painful decline.

Ohio Flealth News Osler

Cashew Nuts Grow on Trees Not Ground HarvestedFruit

Cashews grow on evergreen trees native to tropical America and naturalized in warm climates. They are not true nuts but kidney shaped seeds attached to the cashew apple, a pear shaped edible fruit. The shell contains cardol oil that must be roasted out before eating. Cashew is pronounced ka shoo with emphasis on the second syllable.

America United States

Proof That Fish Sleep

The article argues that goldfish eyes remain open due to lacking eyelids, yet experiments in a London aquarium show fish sleep. Some rest on tank bottoms, some suspend mid water, others lie near the surface. Hunger can keep fish awake, just as humans.

Deportation and naturalization provisions summarized

Under immigration law a pre July 1 1924 entrant who has five years continuous residence cannot be deported unless twice convicted of moral turpitude with over a year sentence. A wife may naturalize if she proves legal entry. No alien who illegally entered on or after June 21 1921 can naturalize in the United States.

United States

English Alpine Visitor Corrects French Lingo in Lounge

In a hotel lounge an English climber is greeted by a French man who praises his Matterhorn feat. The Englishman gently corrects the misused word and notes the climb may have been attempted more than once, highlighting language mix ups and admiration.

London

Turret Spider Behavior Revealed in Plant Burrow Niche

The turret spider stays atop its burrow awaiting prey that comes within reach. It may endure food scarcity for weeks or months, then feeds voraciously when a victim is captured, highlighting a specialized hunting strategy.

Solemn Occasions and the Meaning of Solemnis and Golemnis

The passage explains how annual Roman feasts called Solemnis became associated with grave reflection. It notes that the term golemnis emerged to describe something serious and solemn rather than merely annual events.

Local notables attend funerals and events in Oak Ridge and Punxsutawney

Marprand Rev. and Mrs. H M Mohney attended the funeral of Rev W Zigtenn in Oak Ridge as his wife died weeks earlier. Hazel Brown wrapped up a school term with a dinner in the schoolhouse. Mrs. Annie Moot and Mrs. C M Wingert traveled to Punxsutawney for the play Daddy at the M B church. Edward Shields moved from Brae Breeze to the H W Smeaton farm near town. Rev. Mohney attended the funeral of Rev A A Hilleary in Johnstown. Edna Braughter visited sister Mrs Howard Metheary near Oak Tree. John Colbert of Punxsutawney visited friends here. Clyde Watson, formerly near Georgeville, visiting locally. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mottarn drove to Johnstown. grandmother Mrs Caroline Mottarn to join them later. Horace Huey visited brother Eugene Huey in Washington DC. Guy Powell accompanied him home. Rev. Lewis Steeley of Indiana guest of C M Wingert. Mrs O M Wingert and Miss Hazel Brown inspected Canoe township pupils at Rossiter. Local boys practice baseball as spring arrives with contests planned against nearby teams.

Ralph Wineberg Hazel Brown Annie Moot C.M. Wingert Daddy M. B Edward Shields Brae Breeze H. W. Smeaton Farm Town Rev Mohney Johnstown A. A. Hilleary Edna Braughter Howard Metheary Oak Tree John Colbert Punxsutawney Clyde Watson Georgeville Howard Mottarn Caroline Mottarn Horace Huey Eugene Huey Washington, D. C Guy Powell Ll. W. Powell Lewis Steeley Indiana C. M. Wingert

Rochester Mills and Olivet Community Notes

Rochester Mills residents and visitors are listed with multiple calls and visits among families. Notable entries include Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jeffries hosting Geo. Jeffries and Annie Richardson visiting friends, plus several weekends spent with relatives and neighbors across Indiana and surrounding towns. Olivet items note visitors from Pittsburgh and West Lebanon, a stroke for Mrs. D. E. Painter, a birthday dinner at the Wilson Stewart home, a porch swing injury, and a head wound from a stone-loading accident with several local names appearing.

Post-Gazette Home Delivery Offer for Indiana County Residents

A promotional notice for the Post-Gazette offers home delivery to Indiana County residents not served by Post-Gazette carriers. The newspaper promises same-day publication delivery by mail for $5.50 per year and references additional club bargains on Page 2.

Proghesa Pittaburgh Daily Post Gazette Indiana County R.F.C Post-Gazette

Birthday Surprise Party for Mabel DeArmy and Gladya Troxell

Mrs Edna DeArmy hosted a Saturday evening gathering with a joint birthday surprise for her daughter Mabel and Miss Gladya Troxell. A large crowd attended, games and music featured, and a delicious lunch was served. Numerous gifts were exchanged amid a festive interior.

Edna DeArmy Mabel Gladya Troxell Loretta Borling Elizabeth Mabel Empfeld Blanche Bernina Crissie Bennett Estella Hawksworth Ethel Violet Stephens Vada Ethel Detwiler Vivian Rakin Helen and Viola Shultz Wava McCullough Viola Mitchell Nan Peddicord Mary Lou Elizabeth Cresswell Margaret Miller Ann Stiles Thelma Margaret Erna Boring Dorothy Claynoole Lenore Leta Verna’ Byron Viola Hmpfield Martha Mathida Davis Cathryn Cramer Ruth Stiffler Harold Rinpfeld Walter Rankin Dan Jack Detwiler Gerald Kennie Stephens Norman Alvise Stephens Jeorge Stephens Russel Stiles Dick Farr Wilbur Mitchell Bob Cresswell Erwin Stiles Cleon Smeltzer David Don Arthur Pughos Cede Bob Carney Moth Strong Duaine Norman Strong Bosd Floyd Rolaine Boring Gilbert Boring Ned Don Campbell Kim Price John Griffith Ernest Harry Arthur DeArmy Rob Ray Troxell Kennie Neal Dale Holby Roy Ondrigek Melvin Miller John Smith Gussie Sbulla John Altemus Luke Hollyman Vint Lester Garrett Jane Johnson David Cramer Jos. Little Curt Tiffith Doyle Stiles Lewis Crookshank Floyd Stephens Merle Carney Harry Bennett Ellis Banenett Griff Wallermire Elizabeth Troxell Alex Bennett Indiana Robert Cresswell Johnstown Oliver Cresswell Colonial Billy Troxell

Local Social Notes From Mount Union Area

Indiana shoppers Mr and Mrs Homer Young visited Monday. Kittanning and Vandergrift callers included J T Sheasley G Rosborough and son Edwin J H Kough and son Clair. Stony Point society gathering Thursday even ing. Mrs McCurdy of Sheloca visited the Fleming home. Miles McIntire and Emma Jean spent the week near Echo. Q C Dunmire called in Wit tanging Saturday. Church services May 7 at 10 30 and Sunday school at 9 30. Mr and Mrs Willis Miose and family and Clair Kough among Wit tanging callers. Mrs Flory Walker called at George Turner home Sunday.

Homer Young Indiana J. T. Sheasley G. Rosborough Edwin McCurdy Sheloca Garl Fleming Miles McIntire Emma Jean Echo Q. C. Dunmire Wittanning Willis Miose Clair Kough Flory Walker George Turner

Weekend Visits and Local News Roundup in Marton Center

Miss Margaret Hamill of Marton Center stayed with her brother H. H. Hamill over the weekend. Wilson Marshall and Paul Rearick were business callers in Pittsburgh. Miss Helen Lipsie, a student nurse in an Indiana hospital, spent Sunday at home. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Bowser spent Sunday in New Bethlehem. Eugens Pifer visited Clarion State Teachers College for several days. Alizabeth Johnson, recently in Clymer, returned home Sunday. The Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Society met at Mrs. R. D. Marshall’s home on Friday.

George Jeffries Indiana Harry Pifer Punxsutawney W. M. Pifer John Lemmon Geo. Jeffries Paul Jeffries Annie Richardson Theodore Dodson George Dodson Smicksburg R. M. Dodson John Matsko Steve Hudzik Alfred Johnson Glen, Campbell Cc. S. Cochran G. O. Richardson Guy Potts Trade City Frank Potts Robert Moore Marton Center F. A. Moore Paul Gray Earl ‘Gray Barr H. C. Emerick House Norman Pardee Rural Valley Brown Clark Pollock Fannelton Margaret Hamill H. H. Hamill Women’s Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Alice Duane Meclure Nowanny Er Syndicate Wiu Gore Ee Marprand H. M. Mohney Oak Ridge 8. W. Zigtenn O. M. Wingert Hagel Brown Rossiter Canoe Township Rochester Mills Strongstown Dora June Moore Ewings Mill Erma Bennett Anna Stiles H. van Tassel Hogan House W. D. Bennett D. H. Uncapher Gladys Troxell Martha and Matilda Daivs Buffington Township Mount Union J. H. Kough Clair Vandergrift H. JC. Richard John Kittanning Stony Point Everning Plumville Farmers Bank & Trust Co Indiana, PA Silas C. Streams Penna Indiana Progress Larrow and Edelmans Wingold Goldenrod Millers Dog Hetrick & Wilson Bear of P.B.E
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