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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1894
Page
6
A London Hospital description of walking mechanics explains how the calf, thigh, hamstring, and front leg muscles work together to lift the heel, propel the body, and swing the foot. It details center of gravity shifts, hip rotation, trunk rocking, and spinal curvature as weight alternates between legs to maintain balance.
A brief note on Walter Scott’s Lady of the Lake openers, contrasting poetic prose with plain narration, praising how the stanza paints the stag’s pursuit and the wild landscape. It cites lines about the stag leaping, the beamed frontlet, and the moonlit scene at Monan’s fill and Jane Glenartney’s hazel shade in Forest and Stream.
Lieutenant von Hohnel recounts an African chief who swiftly creates fire using two sticks and friction. The method, tested in moisture, produces wood dust that smolders into a blaze fed by grass and cotton. The piece notes quickness and usefulness for lighting pipes among the men. Sydney Holland narrates Poplar hospital festival humor. A man presumed dead awakes, prompting his wife to hush him and trust the doctor.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes Mrs Blimber fears misfortune as she faces a table set for thirteen with only twelve knives and forks. The piece mentions broader remarks on governance, including Poland’s public resort penalties and German empire legal reach via state and federal attorneys.
A long account of Rev John Brown pastor of a Fall River Presbyterian church resigning on June 1 after conflicts over living quarters. A wealthy member offered a larger home, but Brown preferred a small house with his books and plants, citing a lifelong aversion to large homes and his need to be close to family. The piece recounts his youth and a tale of his mother’s bedstead as backdrop to his decision.
Historic note recalls Henry Farnham station master at Takeley and an amusing royal encounter. The Prince of Wales, traveling with Lord Brooke's party, was challenged for a ticket or name, then allowed through after explanations. the station master quipped about not knowing the royal identity. Also includes anecdotes about Whiddy Island exchange for a horse and vintage watch case openers by Keystone.
At 2 o clock P M the property is a parcel of land in Green Township Indiana County Pennsylvania bounded by 8S W McCoy and E G Smith on more or less with thereon erected. Terms cash on confirmation of sale sale conducted by Clark J Duncan executor of the deceased by order of the court James McGregor Clerk September 5 1894 Auditor s notice.
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