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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1894
Page
8
A fragmented poem recounts a child fearing an unseen danger while near his mother. The speaker describes the mother’s proximity easing pain and fear, though the child remains wary, vivid in its emotional tension within a hospital or sickroom setting. Edward N. Wood in Atlanta Constitution.
A first person reminiscence from a twin narrator recounts a moonlit wedding prank at a singing school. Zeke and Nellie plan a secret betrothal celebration, but the narrator’s kiss Sees him kiss Nellie’s sister’s bridegroom, not Nellie, prompting raucous laughter when the truth comes out. The prank unsettled the narrator who laments their lifelong twin bond and a lesson about treating others fairly.
Michael J. Ryan, a Philadelphia anti Harrity Democrat, declines to join a party touring group for Singerly. He states the invitation was refused, and his aid would not involve traveling the state to bolster a discredited administration. He accuses the party of demoralization and personal enrichment.
Secretary McBryde of the United Mine Workers praises Republican gubernatorial candidate General Hastings. He notes Hastings’s cooperation with organized labor, fair pay to miners, and opposition to the “pluck me” system. McBryde warns of Democratic attempts to win miners’ votes with populist rhetoric.
A commentary argues a looming public revenue deficit of over 50 million for the year ending June 30, 1895, while tariff reformers claim a surplus of at least 40 million. It notes early law effects, bond releases boosting receipts, and critiques the Democratic party for fiscal mismanagement. It cites Bellefonte comments on Tom Collins and references English dinners for Mr. Wilson amid unemployment. It compares Harrison era receipts to those of the current administration to justify borrowing.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura skin cure with claims of instant relief and a permanent cure for itching burning and scaly skin and scalp diseases. It describes purifying action on skin and blood, targets mothers and children, and notes global availability with Boston firm details. Also mentions Cuticura Plasters for tired nervous mothers and mailed free information.
Progress Bulletin lists multiple auctions on Friday October 26 1894 at 1 pm near West Wheatfield and Gettysburg plus Homer City and Clarksburg areas. Items include cows cattle sheep horses wagons machinery lumber and harnesses with nine months credit and terms to be announced. Executors and power of attorney authorize the sales.
C Smith of Freeport Pennsylvania, now occupying part of James Bells new store on Philadelphia street, West Indiana, will close out his stock of watches clocks jewelry and notions at greatly reduced prices. Give him a trial.
Public notice by Gilorin McHenry collector announcing tax collection for White township at the Court House on Saturday October 20 1894 for poor and school taxes. Also promotional lines for local businesses including wool socks at W M Cunningham 15 20 25 cents a pair, soda water at F T Empfield’s drug store, and Crawford’s restaurant serving warm soup in the Kline building.
The advertisement touts dramatic price cuts on wall coverings and floor oils with many items halved or reduced to a fraction of former costs. It lists double rolls at six to fifteen cents, floor cloths, carpets, Brussels and Ingram stair carpets, embroidery silks, laces, ribbons, corsets, coronlines, and various textiles and accessories. Aimed to attract immediate purchases before next season’s price increases, urging customers to visit and inspect remaining stock.
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