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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1899
Page
4
A local town in Pennsylvania boasts pretty streets and a Normal School yet lacks sewerage, urged as a sanitary necessity to boost property values. An essay compares cigarette concern to persistent debt collection, arguing for public pressure and responsible behavior.
The Indiana county Republican base united in urging unanimous renomination for state legislators M K Laird and H J Thompson. They praise faithful service, attendance, and voting conviction. The piece urges voters in February to elect capable councilmen and progressive public servants. It notes road bill preparation and National Republican League plans for a 1900 convention with potential sites.
The Deckers Point school in Grant township reports for the second month ending November 10 showing 38 students with 97 percent male and 95 percent female attendance. Names of those who missed no days include Mary Rice and others. teachers listed as Ollie Nurr. Also notes Mr. C. B. Apple plans to move to Durham, South Carolina in January and sell his jewelry stock. An advertisement urges health for women and promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for digestive and blood issues with endorsement from Indiana area stores.
The general committee on missionary work of the Methodist church split funds for home missions among non-English speaking groups. German ($42,348) and Spanish ($14,850) led the allocations, with French ($4,650) and Chinese ($9,000). Two new churches planned for Porto Rico at Ponce and San Juan, maintenance appraised at $6,000 with $3,881 on hand. Italian work in several cities praised. new US allocations included Norwegian/Danish ($19,826), Japanese including Honolulu ($9,000), Italian ($13,682).
Tecumseh Kansas resident William A Carney returns after a 30 year absence to surprise his mother in Strongstown. He plans a short home visit and is noted for rapid progress since moving west. The piece also lists several local movements, farm sales, and social notes including school sentiment, duties, and community notices from Covode Willet and Watergas areas.
Four dozen key wind watches offered at half their original price with prices listed as 2.50 8.60 and 4.00 each. W Webble, watchmaker and optician advertises in a local notice along with a shoe offer for gents and boys with heavy soles to keep feet warm at Shar Tetts.
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