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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1909
Page
4
Edward H. Harriman, renowned railroad magnate, died after a long pursuit of power. He left a vast home at Arden New York with private rail access, gardens, and luxury, but died at his mountain estate. His death ends a legendary era of control and influence in the railway industry.
A series exploring marriage titled Marriage a Failure is printed in this paper. The first article, Matches and Match makers, is introduced by noted writers and appears on page 6 for reader interest.
County seat visitors and residents are listed with movements and decisions. Notables include Squire Ruffner Glen Campbell Milton Hoffman Stronga town William Freed Caldwell Armagh and Dr Glasgow moving to Sapulpa Oklahoma. Several families travel, study and attend events at local institutions with mentions of hospital, funerals, and raft accident loss.
A up-to-date 41x56 county map of Indiana County by Hiram Smith and Boyd 8 Crawford, civil and mining engineers of Salts burg, features black towns and roads blue streams red railroads lines and mineral sites. First since 1871, it includes a state inset and an index of towns with coal operations. Wall and pocket versions priced from 2.00 to 4.00, orders to Hiram Smith, Salisburg, Pa.
The Gazette Times piece extols the Harvest Moon as a graceful emblem of September, linking it to harvest work and romantic lore. It contrasts autumnal idleness with practical night work, then shifts to a VITYSBURG Exposition notice and a dense market and train excursion listing, followed by farm product prices and livestock data, all reflecting a late 19th or early 20th century local paper blend of prose, notices, and ads.
A pocketbook lost with money is claimed at Godfrey Marshall’s harness shop with a call to prove ownership. A 6 piece mahogany parlor set and Regina music box are offered for sale at 116 Third St Indiana Pa. Also announced are a public sale of 100 head cows at Willet Pa on Sept 21, 12:30 PM, two-year-old driving colts for sale by P. W. Kinter, a 110 acre farm near Ambrose Pa with modern house, and multiple farm and real estate offerings in nearby towns. Notices call for contractors bidding on a new shingle roof for the Saltsburg bridge with bids due Sept 30 and details at county offices.
A satirical health column lists bizarre rules such as keeping windows closed, avoiding sun, staying hot and stuffy, eating irregularly, and wearing alternating underwear to thwart illness. It humorously warns that following these will only aid doctors and the undertaker.
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