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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
6
A vision for statewide road improvement to repopulate 7000 abandoned farms, boosting local and state prosperity. The piece argues better highways will raise land values, support market gardening, and attract urban residents to summer homes in mountains, driving broader economic growth ahead of the November election.
A call to pass the constitutional amendment authorizing the road bond issue. The piece argues highway construction must continue under all administrations and warns that stopping work delays the State Road and State Aid systems. It stresses benefits for farmers, merchants, and communities and urges unity among parties to finish the road program.
The argument urges Pennsylvanians to vote for the good roads constitutional amendment in the November election. It claims progress since early 20th century transport, emphasizes the Sproul State Road System, and states debt authority would only permit road funding if lawmakers act. It stresses statewide welfare and not delaying road improvement.
State fire prevention message urges homeowners to clean chimneys and flues now and encourage neighbors to do the same. It warns high insurance costs from neglect and argues preventing fires saves money and lives, noting per capita costs and comparing to Europe.
Building in good repair and free from waste matters that start fires, Baldwin urges neighbors to act now to prevent blazes. He warns Europe burned property and fires here could threaten the nation, urging care and cleanup to prevent losses and protect business.
A Saturday program at Thompson school house begins at 9 30 with an address of welcome by Mildred Wynkoop and a series of topics including The Relative Value of the Branches Taught Primary Reading The Teacher's Reward and Domestic Science in the Schools presented by named educators such as Emma Kinter Sara Sutton J Q Anderson Lloyd McCormick Elizabeth Kinter Harry Rankin Edith Simpson Dena Wagner Prof. Weaver Dr. Clark Mabel Munshower Virginia Megal W H Buchanan Flora Wilson and others.
In a school setting a series of topics and debates are listed including Is Public Opinion a Safe Criterion by Which to Helimate a Teacher's Success, Agriculture and Manual Training In the Schools, and Resolved That Women Should Have the Right of Suffrage. Participants include Twila Opdyke W C Long Grace McHenry Emma Edwards Rebecca Blue Mildred Wynkoop Prof Weaver Victor Lutz Irene Thompson and others. Also notices invite attendees and announce a dental specialist visit and roadmaster supplies offered for sale.
John A. Scott attorney serves as administrator for Ira C. Dris late of Marion Canterborough. Those with claims against the estate should present them duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted should make prompt payment. The Savings & Trust Co of Indiana PA is the administrator. Indiana Pa September 17 2013.
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