Eye health emphasized by Pennsylvania Health Talk
Dr William G Turnbull deputy secretary of health warns that neglecting eye checks harms both children and adults. He cites failing eyesight affecting daily work and cautions against buying glasses from Five and Ten stores or mail order. The state ensures licensed examiners and ophthalmologists for proper eye care and urges prompt eye examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
William G. Turnbull
Rnbull
Board of Navy
Building Comfort in American Homes and Capitalist Drive
A fragmented, early 20th century estilo essay argues American homes gain comfort from new building practices while little cost goes to modern conveniences. It critiques remains of European design and urges prudent use of matches and materials. It also frames savings as capital fueling labor demand, citing Chas. H. Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomfort
Europe
Chas. H. Carr
Hayes Hosts Fancy Work Club Meeting
Blacklior J. A. Hayes entertained the Fancy Work Club on Thursday afternoon, inviting members to share crafts and conversation in a social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Hayes
Women’s Christian Temperance Union Conclave Held in Blairsville
The 42nd annual Indiana county W C T U convention met in Blairsville on Thursday and Friday with broad member participation. Gold medal winner was Philip McConnell of Blairsville. President Mrs. M B Lewis resigned after five years and was made a life member. Officers elected include President M Agnes St Clair Indiana and Vice President Mrs M B Lewis Marchand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Indiana County
Blairesville
Philip McConnell
Blairsville
M. B. Lewis
Car Stolen From In Front Of Johnstown City Hall
A new Hudson coach belonging to John Darvis of Clymer was stolen from in front of Johnstown city hall Sunday morning after it had been parked for a brief period. The theft occurred within ten minutes of parking, despite doors and ignition being locked, prompting a police search and official notice. Card of Thanks messages from local candidates followed, thanking Indiana County voters for primary election support and requesting continued backing in upcoming races.
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Fen
Johnstown
Hudson
John Darvis
Clymer
Davis
International Bible Students’ Association
Indiana County
Court of Common Pleas
Uniad
J. N. Langham
Walter H. Ayers
Sousa to Revive Liberty Bell March at Ritz Theatre
Famous composer Lieut. Com John Philip Sousa will direct the High School Orchestra in Rendition of his pieces The Liberty Bell and The Stare and Stripes Forever during his third century tour. The Liberty Bell recall Philadelphia to Chicago World Fair pilgrimage with a special guard and railway car.
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John Philip Sousa
Ritz Theatre
Sousa
United States Marine Band
Washington
Marine Band
Jmreh
Philadelphia
Chicago
Sousa to direct Stars and Stripes Forever in revival
Revival at Center Township No 10 schoolhouse features Rev J Bernard Miller Rev Charles Harvey Rev Joseph Bryan and Rev John Potts with an orchestra. Sousa revival includes The Stars and Stripes Forever and Liberty Bell notes with Geo Carey on chimes. Indiana Pa Sept 23 1925 and mention of long Sousa tour and phonograph history.
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Center Township
J. Bernard Miller
Nebraska
Charles Harvey
Ohio
Joseph Bryan
Kenucky
John Potts
Indiana
Seed Motion Inspires Screw Propeller Idea
A Bolton engineer named Hick observes a sycamore seed rotor and inspires screw propeller design. In 1823 Francis Smith builds a model boat driven by a spring and later a ten ton vessel. The Archimedes, launched in 1838, reaches ten mph on the Thames prompting rapid replication of similar boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
Bolton
England
Francis Smith
Trunth
Paddington Canal
Thames
Admiralty
Obituary for Mrs. J. W. Botsford of Rayne Township
Susan Catherine Botsford born July 1 1861 in Rayne Township and died September 11 1925 at 74 years. She married J W Botsford September 19 1872. would have marked fifty three years of marriage eight days later. Lifelong resident except eight years after marriage. Member Bethel Lutheran Church then Marion Center M E Church. Also active in Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Woman's Home Missionary Society. Survived by husband and children Clarence Harvey George Albert Lena Edith Bertha Gertrude and a sister Elizabeth Haey. Funeral at home Monday 10 30 with Rev A A McKluitris and others. interment Marion Center Cemetery.
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J. W. Botsford
Susan Catherine Botsford
Mary
Frederick Glasser
Rayne Township
Bethel Lutheran Church
Marion Center M. E. Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Clarence
Homestead
Harvey
Carnegie
George and Albert
Marion Center
Lena Leopold
Dayton
Edith McFeaters
Tyrone
Bertha
Gertrude
Elizabeth Haey
A. A. McKiuutris
A. Dy Fero
Dixonville
W. G. Alter
F. LA. Edmonds
Bread Through the Ages A Brief History of the Staple
The article traces bread from ancient roots in Teutonic languages to its meaning as a staple food. It notes origins linked to “to break,” the shift from “loaf” in the twelfth century, and early cake remnants found in Stone Age Swiss lake dwellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Two Classes Dominated Antique Furniture History
Amateur collectors consider the abundance of antique furniture in Europe. In historic times only two classes existed, the haves and have nots, with no middle class. Wealthy families passed down fine furniture intact to eldest sons, preserving estates and heirlooms through generations.
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Europe
Hairless Mice Exhibit Draw Curiosity in London
A tribe of hairless mice found in London drew Zoological Society members as curiosities. Captured north of the city, scientists study their origin as some are bred in captivity. The pink young resemble other mice at birth but lose hair by about three weeks, starting on the head and spreading to the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Zoological Society
Halcyon Days and the Myth of Kingfishers
The tale centers on Alcyone and her husband Ceyx. After Ceyx drowns, Alcyone learns of his fate and leaps into the sea. Moved by their tragedy, the gods revive them as halcyons and decree seven calm days from December 22 to 29 for the seabirds to nest.
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Alcyone
Halcyone
Aeolus
Ceyx
Stripping Cork Trees For Quality Bark
The cork tree gains commercial value when stripped of bark. First stripping occurs around twenty years old, revealing a rough virgin core. Successive bark layers are removed every eight to ten years. Careful stripping prevents damage that would halt growth at the site.
Call for bids on reinforced concrete tunnels Indiana Pa
The State Normal School Indiana Pa invites sealed bids for reinforcement and construction of reinforced concrete tunnels from Power House to John Sutton Trail plus grading and filling after construction. Bids due 11 am October 15 1935. Bond 10 percent with bid. Bids opened by the Board of Trustees who may reject any or all bids.
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State Normal School
Indiana
John Sutton
Office
Public Charter
Harrisburg
Federal
Wittsburgh
Norwal School
Tinting
Arate Normal School
John A. A. Keith
Public Sale at Late Wil Ham's Residence Indiana Pa
Sale of household goods at the late Wil Ham 8 Degarmit South Seventh Street Indiana Pennsylvania on Monday September 28 at 1 30 o clock sharp Executor John H Pierce to conduct the sale items include nine piece dining room suite two wicker chairs eight tapestry rugs oxford rug two sets bed springs two walnut iron beds two walnut dressers large leather rocker dishes and other articles
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ham
Degarmit
South Seventh Street
Indiana
John H. Pierce
Orphans Court Sale In Indiana County Grant Township
Sola J Getty attorney announces an Orphans Court sale of the estate of David Learn by court order dated September 14 1925 in Grant Township Indiana County Pennsylvania exposing the property to public sale in the township of Grant.
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Sola J. Getty
Orphans’ Court Sale
Orphans’ Court
Indiana County
Pennsyl, Santa
Grant
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mineral lands sale in Grant township Indiana Co Penn
Auction notice for two adjoining coal tracts in Grant township Indiana County Pennsylvania set for Friday October 16 1925 at 2 00 PM. First tract dimensions and coal reserve described with rights to mining and surface use including rights to build chutes houses and drains and to deposit mine waste, subject to prior deed reservations. second tract fifteen acres strict measure with specified boundary trees and landowners. Includes ingress egress for examination mining and preparation of coal and associated improvements with no liability for surface damages.
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Grant
Indiana
Pennsylvania
William Tankian
Vincent Tonkin
David Leurn
Beech Creek Coal and Coke Company
Grant Townslip
County of
State of
Penn
Silas Work
James A. McAllister
McAlister
Theodore A. Nichols
Towl
Henry Wuiltemire
MM. Butterbaugh
W. W. Huston
Frank Adams
Indland
Cherry Tree
Kenwood
Stephens
Adams
Sale terms for Learn estate announced in Indiana court
Terms five hundred dollars each when the property is bid off and the balance payable on confirmation of sale and delivery of deed. Return at the next term of court. Sale to be conducted by Caroline Learn and G J Learn, administrators of David Learn, deceased, late of Grant township. By order of the Court, Collin W Ayers, Clerk, Indiana, Pa. Sept. 16, 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Learn
G J. Learn
David Learn
Grant Township
Collin W. Ayers
Indiana
Seyings & 'Irugt Company
Tudiang
John Kephart
Dollie
W. Ayers
Orphans Court Sale In Partition In Cherryhill Township
Vierve and Pierce, attorneys, announce an Orphans Court sale in partition by order dated September 7, 1925. The public sale will be held at Kenwood Wa on the described premises in Cherryhill Township Indiana County Pennsylvania. Further details follow in the court notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vierve & Pierce
Orphans Court
County of
Indiana
State of
Pennsylvania
Kenwood
Cherryhill
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Indiana Progress
A. Ralph Moonhead Kaditon
Indiana Post Office
Rtinniks
Tridiana Progress
Hang
Wrekly Health Talk
Blacklior
CWO
Lawrence Hawthorne
Kc. T. U
Dollie W.avers
George J. Fhit
Geo. Carey
Inpatia
Nicholas Hoffmen
Chiro
W. P. Shepard
D. C
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Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburgh
Drcgeared
Anne eReee
Write Educators Association
5Th Avenue
Vittsburgh
Pauli Neely
Apollo
Armstrong Co
John BE. Gorman
Gipsy
Cement Road
Sam Rugh
Broadvalley
T. Marshall
Liverore
Guernsey
J. C. Tomb
Livermore
R. D
Harry ‘Sharp
Mahaffey
Fuller Brush Company
Indiane County
Paul Jones
M. C
Indianta
John Sexton & Company
Box HH
D. G. Strong
Penn Run
Walter H. Jackson
Weamer Building
Pierce
Annie Heffelfinger
Indiana Borough
Church Street
Blanche
Laura Stahl
Gregorge
Lewis’ Peed
Water Street
Bell
The
Chas
F. Pauch
Philo
St. Indiana
Robinateen Colter & Leather Co
WHDN
Weaver
PARM
Kittanning
J. H. Lytle
Higgs Restaurant
Moore Hotel
Philadelphia Street
Murray's
Hing & Cleaning CO
Philadelphia St
Indians Candy Works
Modern Tire & Rypair
Carpenter Ave
Indigna
Cherryhill Township
P. N. Davis
Helly Wood
Callara
By G. Davis
Hbeniaburg
Tack & Tack
Thoiaha County
Mary Maymat
James H. Downey
Greet
Farmers Bank & Crust Go
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