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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
6
An editor opens a parcel to find a box of old fashioned roses and his memory wanders to boyhood along a New England river. He recalls a life with a beloved girl, the village garden, and a white rose memory that bridges present cares with a June graveyard memory.
A historical remark notes Louis Philippe’s reaction to Barbes seeking pardon. He says the prisoner has his pardon first and then seeks his ministers’ mercy, revealing the monarch’s limited prerogative and political maneuvering. The quote illustrates cautious imperial power and personal restraint in royal clemency debates.
Sir Robert Ball argues in Independent that signaling Mars by light is beyond human reach. Even Lake Superior sized fires on Earth would appear as tiny points to a Martian observer with powerful telescopes. The disk of Mars limits visibility and would render a global conflagration nearly undetectable.
A critic recalls common literary errors from melodramatic woods scenes to abrupt time jumps and implausible footwear. The essay catalogs repeated gaffes such as barefoot heroines, blind gaze through spectacles, and cousins becoming brothers, noting the humor in readers spotting these inaccuracies.
The article notes royal and noble fascination with golf dating to 1608 at Blackheath, Henry and James I as players, and a ban in the 15th century to protect archery. It also extols the 22 long rifle for squirrel hunting, praising accuracy, headshots, and discipline in the sport as described by J. W. Sandys in Outing.
The text lists bird song timings with Barty Birds as the earliest riser. The greet finch pipes at 2:30 AM, the blackcap starts at 2:30, the blackbird comes in near 4:00, the thrush and robin sing preceding the wren by about 30 minutes, followed by the house sparrow and the tomtit closing the sequence.
The article notes New York earns nearly $1,000,000 annually from pier rentals to major lines. White Star pays about $217,000, Cunard about $120,000, and American line around $89,400, with other lines also leasing space.
Prince Duleep Singh, heir to the Maharajah Ranjeet Singh throne, is a noted song composer living at Hockwold Hall Norfolk. He trained at Eton and Cambridge, commands a £50,000 annual British pension, and once served as honorary aide de camp to General Ross. The Kabinoor diamond and vast Cashmere wealth are tied to his grandfather. His music blends French influence and English life, with plans to score an opera for Covent Garden.
The Secret Service uncovered another band of counterfeiters and seized a large quantity of bogus notes. The fake bills are so well made that the average person would not suspect their spurious nature. The notice warns buyers to beware of counterfeit imitators, praising Hostetter’s Bitters as a trusted remedy for indigestion and debility.
The Commercial Gazette and Chronicle Telegraph publishers introduce a public reading writing and resting booth at the exposition. Free stenography for dictated letters and daily updated newspapers from leading cities, with elegant carpetted floor and hardwood furnishings. It aims to serve out of town visitors and those telephoning home, offering rest and convenience inside the main building.
Due to the triennial Protestant Episcopal convention in San Francisco, the Pennsylvania Railroad will sell round trip fares from all points on its line at reduced rates. Tickets good Sept 18 to 25, return allowed to leave SF after Oct 3, with a 50 cent agent fee and return by Nov 15, 1901. A special personally conducted Pacific coast tour runs Sept 23 to Oct 22, fare $185. Contact ticket agents or Geo W Boyd, A. G. P. A., Philadelphia.
Building Materials offers full porch supplies including columns epin ches brackets rails and more plus a large stock of yellow pine ceiling at pre rise prices. tf W.8. DAUGHERTY Porch Bros sole agents for Chickering & Sons and Lester pianos for Indiana county. Write for catalogue and prices 249 Franklin Street Johnstown Pa Use Boyd's Ointment for Piles.
Cash Clothing Co announces the largest stock of clothing in Indiana. The store highlights comfortable, stylish men’s suits, extra pants, and popular hats. Special efforts cater to large men, young men, boys, and children, with gole agents for...
Shield's advertises guaranteed hats and a general line of outerwear and underwear. It emphasizes examining the hats and claims the range includes overcoats and underwear with quality and price suitable for all, promising the latest styles.
An old advert notes an enlarged storeroom to handle vast fall and winter stock of neckwear collars cuffs shirts and jewelry. It emphasizes plain figures, no fake prices, and small profit for quality clothing with savings to customers. Located next to the clothing room.
A proposed constitutional amendment from the Pennsylvania General Assembly aims to strike out section four of article eight and reword it to require elections by ballot or other lawful methods while preserving voting secrecy. The document is signed as a true copy by Secretary W. W. Grist.
Fall crops demand attention as Armour's and Sister's fertilizers arrive with world renown. Prices touted as the lowest while supplies last. Timothy Seed offered at bottom prices. Hoosier Grain Drill praised for light draft and durability. Deering harvester, husker and shredder showcased to reduce labor. Call to see samples.
Schedule notices list train leaves for Butler Indianapolis Altoona and other stations with weekday and Sunday times. Names Thos E Watt J.B. Hutchinson J. B. Wood appear as passenger agent and general managers for the Western District.
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