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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1918
Page
2
In the fragments read, a bell tolls for an advance action tied to an expiration. The OCR notes indicate a predictive or preemptive alert connected to an upcoming deadline, with lingering references to a bell and shorthand terms.
John M. Siddall recounts Canadian soldier Ivan Rossiter’s experiences as a German prisoner, detailing forced publicity moves to portray battlefield success. He describes brutal treatment without anesthetic, transfers between camps, crowds at each stop, and German attempts to fool the public into believing constant victories while praising self-reliant nations.
The ticket lists Governor William C. Sproul of Delaware County and Edward E. Baidieman of Dauphin as Lt Governor. James F. Woodward of Allegheny as Secretary of Internal Affairs. At-Large Congressmen include William J. Burke of Allegheny, Thomas Crago of Greens, Mahion M. Garland of Allegheny, Anderson H. Walters of Cambria. For Congress 27th District Nathan L. Strong of Jefferson, and General Assembly J. T. Davis of Blairsville.
Republicans present as patriots backing the President in a vigorous war drive while condemning appointee blunders. They warn against peace without victory and Bolshevik plans, urging a Republican Congress and Senate to guard against retreat and to bolster wartime action and constitutional authority.
Republican leaders in both branches signal support for Tie, aiming a Congress aligned against an inconclusive peace. Election momentum could secure a governing majority as Republicans push the approach nationwide.
The Pittsburgh Metropolis reports a wave of thirteen themed details around the Oranse disaster. It notes thirteen vessels in the convoy, thirteen preachers aboard, thirteen Methodists, and the thirteenth trips for both the commander and escorting warship. The torpedo hit at 1:03 am, sinking the Oranse in thirteen minutes. Lifeboat 43 was destroyed. a black cat and three black kittens aboard marked eerie signs.
In Florence's Palazzo Vecchio the American Red Cross distributed clothing to more than 40,000 refugees and impoverished Italians in two days. Parcels included underwear and baby items, with supplies from the U S and neutral countries and Italian market purchases. A food draft issued five lire rice certificates, banning meat or condensed milk, to city stores. The Red Cross deposited 20,000 lire with the city to cover provisions. the relief effort is praised as the greatest single gift to an Italian city during the war.
In Trenton magistrate Geraghty vows workhouse confinement for inmates who try to kill themselves. The case of Michael Curley, once a city drinking-spot proprietor, led to a three month sentence after he attempted to drown in a creek and was saved by a policeman. He spoke in court of despair and isolation.
A letter from Col Edward Vollrath of the 2nd Infantry Brigade describes how, near Chateau-Thierry, six inexperienced Yankees delivered a sound thrashing to German forces, remarking that the front saw no tougher action or stronger performance from American troops.
Mrs. Ernest Lister wife of Washington's governor will christen the first gun of a French battery that served at Verdun the Somme and Manders. Her honor includes inscribing her name on the gun as godmother while the unit remains in service.
Obituary notes 10 month old Tuymond Morris son of Mr and Mrs Charles Morris of Jetwood died at home on Tuesday. Survived by both parents and two brothers Charles Morris II and Harold Morris. Funeral held Thursday at home with Rev HR Sterling. interment at Hannony Cemetery. Also memorial verses for Elizabeth Comer aged 80 who died September 12 1918 with lines expressing grief and faith.
A New York ordinance bars a scissors grinder from blowing his horn near banks. He must abandon his trade and take the stage enter politics or society to perform. The Louisville Courier Journal reports the unusual regulation and its friction with street labor.
A compact excerpt asserts art as a manly business requiring the utmost effort of strong men, attributed to P G Tamerton. The remark emphasizes masculine vigor in creative work and the demands of serious craft.
A compact reflection quotes Max Nordeu on how history records events as they were perceived rather than as they truly occurred, noting limits in accuracy and perspective across time.
A compact quotation emphasizes continuous inquiry focused on common ground rather than differences. It urges reading human perspectives to uncover shared understanding rather than division.
The article notes common beliefs that coughing can be affected by consuming milk heated to a boil and slowly sipped, suggesting a traditional remedy idea rather than a medical approach. It records a historical view on self care and folk practices.
The message urges individuals to think clearly and act well, stressing that contributing a useful healthful product to consumers adds true wealth. It frames the bee as a model of industrious, virtuous behavior and calls for practical, meaningful effort in business and life.
A submersible electric motor adapts to well casings and introduces a new rotary drilling approach for oil and gas wells. The device grips the casing to stabilize operations and advance drilling in challenging geologies.
A compact reflection by Carlyte notes that once a thought is awakened it does not fall back into sleep. The line emphasizes lasting impact of a newly stirred idea and its effect on ongoing awareness.
Jon Burcett, Administrator, notifies creditors and claimants of the estate of Thomas Morgan Wilson late of Armstrong township deceased. All claims must be presented with proof and those indebted must pay. Address: 216 Wilson Avenue Vandergrift Pa. September 18, 1914. Unknown quotes and anecdotes follow including a guard duty joke and Thackeray quotation.
Notice from Calvin Lamer of Clymer Pennsylvania warns Mamie Later that she has left his home and board without consent and that he will not be responsible for any of her debts. The message appears in a local notice style typical of small town newspapers.
The hardware business and real estate including storeroom warehouse and dwelling of the late Silas E Lightcap at Marion Center Pa is offered for private sale. Desirable business and property likely to attract a quick buyer. Exr Harry E Bench Smicksburg Pa.
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