11 Nov 1931
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1931
Page
1
Rodger Manning hides near his back door and overhears his wife Ruth with another man. Driven by rage and jealousy he contemplates murder then self destruction, but the scene ends with Ruth casually speaking to him about a radio, leaving the shocking plan unresolved.
A Pearson's Weekly piece notes insurance payouts for odd accidents that challenge belief. Examples include a man insured for ribs after being “bugged” by his fiancée and a clerk whose leg collapsed after a lap, with payouts smoothing strange misfortunes. An Exeter constable's pocket cough drops ignited, requiring a fire brigade hinting at chlorate of potash in the tablets.
The article notes a popular saying about buds and leaves is not in the Bible and may stem from scriptural misreadings. It cites Genesis 8 22 and the parable of the fig tree in Matthew Mark and Luke as supporting context for the seasonal reference.
The United States hosts two families of venomous snakes. The rattlesnake family Grotalidae includes three genera Crotalus Sistrurus and Agkistrodon with about 15 Crotalus species three Sistrurus species and two Agkistrodon species. The coral snakes Elapidae include two U S species Harlequin snake and Sonoran coral snake both in genus Flaps.
Rooms from literature were faithfully reproduced at the Idea Homes exhibition in London drawing large crowds. Visitors saw the Boars Head tavern from Shakespeare’s era, Walster’s stage, Little Dorrit’s garret, Sherlock Holmes’s Baker Street room, Pride and Prejudice drawing room, Trilby’s studio, and Robinson Crusoe’s home among others.
The article notes the French president earns about 152000 dollars yearly while the U S president gains 75000 dollars plus a 25000 dollar travel and entertainment allowance. It adds the French leader bears most upkeep and personal expenses and may use Elysee Palace as winter residence with government chateaux for summer occupancy.
An old Montreal Herald excerpt recalls a past where tea was scarce for laborers children in Essex and Susse x, replaced by scalded raspings of overbaked bread called Mowd Ter. An elder mentions tea's supposed healing power and poor men smoking dried willow leaves as a tobacco substitute.
A distraught young man returns to a jewelry shop three weeks after purchasing a moderately priced diamond for his trainee and tosses a small ring box on the counter. He declares he wants to trade the engagement ring for a more substantial replacement, expressing disappointment and seeking a remedy.
Richard H. Grant of General Motors told bankers that twelve million car years of transportation are missing from inventories, forecasting a future surge once demand returns. He warned that 1932 may begin slowly but emphasized a store of future business, with employment expected to rise and manufacturing output framed by cautious projections and prior cycles.
Bankers with seven local banks in Kennehee County Maine, aided by the county grange, farm bureau, and local groups, financed a booklet titled The Agricultural Situation in Kennehee County. It outlines the county's farming resources and practices with suggestions for improvement in a civis hanger style.
Ted Biss and Paul Carroll of Ohio were weekend guests of Biss’s parents. Regional conference in Jeannette attended by Rev Fred McKnight and others. Evangelistic meetings to begin in Salem M P Church on Wednesday at 7 30 PM.
Chambersville notes list Melvin Wells and family visiting Nettie Wells in Van dergrift. Frank Kirks family to Clearfield. Charles Brady and Betty Lou to Anna Gray near Five Points. Earl Love and family from Altoona. Watt Kinter and others from Indiana. Carl Miller from Vanderperitt. S H Over and son Gene from Barr Slope. many more domestic visits and brief travel between local towns and neighbors.
Mrs Hida Little and family of near Trade City visited relatives including Mr and Mrs 9 M Shields and others. Stoniger family from Juneau visited Joe and Mrs Stoniger and relatives. Gearheart family from Indiana spent time with Miller family. Mrs Clark Gaul called to hospital bedside of her niece in Clearfield. David Eckland talked with Clark Gaul after visiting Clymer. Wm Beck returned from North Braddock after visiting relatives. Miss Thelma Moors and James Smith visited friends. Mabel Coleman visited her brother Clarence in Barnesboro. Mollie Hicks returned home after time with daughter. Floyd Braughter from Rochester Mills visited Mrs Sutter. Arthur Chesley cares for Geo McConnaughey who had serious operation. For rent large second-floor room in Progress building. Progress and Post Gazette ad notes package deal for subscribers.
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