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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1902
Page
6
President Hadley draws a parallel between betting and dueling to curb reckless talk. Betting, like dueling, spreads harm across the community, though it offers only nominal restraint. The piece notes the historical shift from life wagers to monetary bets and compares medical prize fees and a traveler’s frugal Europe tour tale for context.
Lewis and Clark report the Clatsops weave cedar bark and bear grass hats with a two inch brim and high crown. They are light, colorful, nearly waterproof and more durable than chip or straw hats, forming a notable article of trade with whites.
The Rev. Robert Zaring of a Methodist church in Indianapolis asks church inspectors review sermons before delivery to remove what is obsolete or heretical. He notes he would risk losing parts of his own sermon if public benefit results.
Real estate transfers listed from Indiana County since last report include numerous deeds. Names include Levi Hook, William D. Bigler, Darah McArinmy, Jane Duncan heirs, and others with parcels across Pine, Banks, East Wheatfield, Conemaugh, and more, with prices ranging from $1 to several thousand dollars. multiple parcels and buyers such as Yellow Creek Coal Co., Lackawanna Coal, and various individuals appear across townships including Rayne, Center, Green, Pine, Burrell, and Mahoning.
Ashaway Rhode Island preacher Rev C J Budlong proclaims Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and long standing liver troubles. He praises their all around effectiveness and urges others to try them. Local druggists Daugherty Bros Indiana Pa Wm I Moore Homer City Pa L N Park Marion Center Pa guarantee satisfaction at 50 cents.
The Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway offers weekly Wednesday excursion tickets from Falls Creek to Pittsburg during Sept 10 to Oct 15 at a single round trip fare plus 25 cents admission coupon. Tickets allow return passage until the Saturday after issue.
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