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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
4
The Indiana Progress prints notices and obituaries including charged lines for Carda ge and Poetry. Communications and payments are directed to the Indiana Progress with officials named such as Wiliam a Tat of Ohio and K Young of Toa county cited among state and county officers.
Republicans unite for a straight fight against Wilson as Roosevelt supporters withdraw. J Hampton Moore tours the state with speeches in Birdsboro and Bethlehem emphasizing southern control of national affairs and warning a Democratic win would boost planters and ranchers. A Dean study on savings banks shows rising deposits despite high living costs, with notable gains through 1911.
The piece argues for intensive farming to lift crop yields beyond current hit or miss methods. It cites Pennsylvania average yields for potatoes and cereals, contrasts with German and English targets, and notes a State Department publication promoting the two year rural schools course as a remedy.
The plan outlines a seasonal, region tailored course for seventh and eighth grade rural students focusing on agriculture, school grounds care, sanitation, vegetable gardening in mining areas, tobacco culture in suitable regions, and a Corn Chit for boys. It argues such clubs and formal instruction will raise farming prospects and wealth in a generation.
The dog named Dan, a Great Dane owned by W C Fulton of West Lebanon, attacked J. Lewis of Indiana on October 7 in Pittsburg. Pathologists report the animal suffered the worst rabies seen by the Pasteur physicians at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh. Lewis is treated in the Pasteur department. The dog, reportedly healthy earlier, bit livestock, vanished, and was found dead. Authorities order police to shoot unchained dogs to prevent spread.
RECENT CHATHE R La Smith died at his home in Valley Falls Kansas on September 6. He was a native of Washington township and a Civil War veteran who enlisted in Company A 78th Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers serving a term of three years. He married Bell Stewart in 1868 and is survived by three children including Homer Fetterman age 16 who died of pneumonia after a brief illness. He is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. FLOOR COVERINGS Our carpet department on the second floor offers rugs carpets linoleums and matting with a large stock and low prices. Pay a small deposit and we will store until wanted. We pay freight on purchases of $5 or more. The J H Fink Co Dept Store Punxsutawney Pa.
T. K. Miler attorney administers the estate of William Andrew of Triffington township. Those with claims must present them authenticated for settlement. acknowledge debts and make prompt payment. Administrator W. F. Andrew, Indiana Pa, October 14, 1992.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a racing note with horse names Salh Borrell and Brnahvaliey, unclear event location and date. The readable bits suggest a driving horse competition or path start but lack verifiable details to confirm results or participants.
A lively parade of seasonal articles marks Halloween with costumes, festive traditions, and community events. Readers find recommendations for celebrations, safety tips, and local happenings shaping the spooky season.
Notice is given that on Tuesday November 12 1912 an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania by John A Scott J Wood Clark and R M Wilson under the 1874 act for the charter of The Cummings Water Company to supply store transport and power water in Ray Township Indiana County for commercial and manufacturing uses.
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