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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
3
Levi Grove runs a general store in a mill town and adopts Meta Rolfe after her parents’ deaths. Meta funds relief for workers facing hardship while Grove plans a strict credit policy. When a fire ruins the mill, Meta widens aid and courts investor Tierbert Grove, who is revealed as Grove’s nephew, sparking a turn in the town’s fate.
Parowax is advertised as essential for safe preserves and jellies with clean jars and air tight seals. The ad urges use of the blue package to protect against air dust and germs and to support patriotism by helping Allies.
The article extols King Victor Emmanuel III for his wartime conduct and popularity. It portrays him as unpretentious and brave, riding to the front in a small gray car, sharing simple rations, praying with dying soldiers, and consoling a stricken trooper. His leadership earns admiration across Italy and beyond.
Enemy Son of British Princess Claremont in Esher estate once linked to Princess Charlotte is now a girls' school under war pressure. The duchess of Albany owns it. the duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha is married to a niece of the German emperor, stirring opposition in Mightind to inheritance after her death.
A fragmented wartime excerpt from a London column captures fear and confusion as home front anxieties rise. The snippet mentions explosions, rising casualties, and a distressed mood among readers, reflecting a harsh wartime atmosphere.
Milton Waltermire drove Mr and Mrs Hart Sanders and daughter Margaret to Indiana Saturday afternoon. Mrs Willan Lutman of Cockport visited Mrs James Menning Sunday. Mrs Clara Gibson and Mrs Maggie Loudermire and their mother Mrs Mike Sickenberger hosted the Sickenberger family of Stafford Sunday. Frank Meekings miswrote a claim about weather boarding. Bruce Patterson opened a coat bank on John Sickenberger farm near here. Keller of MLMH church preached farewell Sunday. Miss Hima Long, in Cherry Tree telephone office, dined with her parents Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs T EL Frantz hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs OC Good and family from DuBois and Mr and Mrs Doyle Beck from Dayton. George Frantz and family from Maryland visit parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Frantz and his brother W H Frantz. CM Bell and Wt EH Pearce and son joined an excursion to Center County this week.
George Clue bought a load of limestone. Mrs Rose Cochran and daughter Geral dine visited friends in Johnstown and Bolivar. Shoup and family motored to Lenwil Wednesday evening. Bryce Palmer called on his brother Clyde Wednesday evening. Frank Campbell moved to Blairsville. George Cline hired a new servant. Vandentt Woods of Pittsburgh spent last week with Chirence Woods. Shoup and Brice Palmer called on Clyde Pater Wednesday evening. Willian Sulmer stayed with his daughter Mrs G B Shoup. Miss Bertrat Dick and Bria Juncan visiting Saturday. Indian visitors were present Saturday. William Shoup visited Blacklick Saturday. Mrs Clyde Walner and daughter LyE visited Blacklick Saturday. Mary Neely visited her aunt Mrs Ikeha Sunday. There will be preaching at Mt. after Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Mr and Mrs Steele Kerr and family and Mr and Mrs B J Miller Visited Indiana Saturday. James Sharp left Tuesday for the Pittsburgh draining school. Emerson Club met at the home of Mr and Mrs William Wising Friday. Miss Katharyn Harbison Edith and Twila Colkith spent Sabbath with Virginia Miller. Wilson Turnbull of Ernest visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Kerr Saturday. Mrs Amos Woode is on the sick list. John QC Campbell returned home Friday after visiting daughter Mrs Harry Calhoun in Kansas City Kansas.
Hthel McCrea spent a few days in the county seat, Tomer City visitors came Saturday, Mrs. Alfefius of Johnstown visits daughter Mrs. Clarence McFeaters, Samuel Cray was in Plomer City Easter, Merle Hugle visited Indiana, Helen McMullen and Jettrude Ingh teachers from Dilltown spent weekend at home, the Rowland family reunion at Mrs. Catherine Z Campbell's Merchan kesburg home with W. Davison, J. Stewart, J. Miller of Indiana, and D. Grumbling of Homer City present. Miss Morence Campbell returned from Vandergrift with G. C. Thompson, Mrs. W. S. Davison of Indiana visited daughter Mrs. H. I. Ross, Marl Ross and two children of Detroit staying with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moss, Walter Brown of Indiana spent Sunday with the Remaley household.
tev McLeister of Ohio who held a revival at Deckers Point concluded services on Sabbath evening. Nearby residents Missaimina Mumau of Lovejoy visited her sister Mrs George Carousel. Mrs George Napp spent time with daughter Mrs Harry Tyche of Lovejoy. Dassie Kinter visits uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs A H Allison near Georgeville. Mr Kinter of Bolivar stays with John Fisher.
Smicksburg notes report A Grupen and wife of Butler visiting Mr and Mrs Adam Black over Sunday. Lottie Stuvler from Pittsburgh visiting friends. White Meat and Curt from Pittsburgh attending Harry Sten’s funeral. School starts with Nola Kinhan and Nannie Wingrove as teachers. Henry Drolin and family visited Mrs Prong’s parents. I S Weston and Robert of Vandergrift guests of former Weston family. Mrs Win Bond and children of East Brady visiting mother-in-law Mrs Cynthia Bond.
The Baptist church in Pine Flats hosts a missionary program Sunday evening followed by Rev. M. M. Smith from Purchase Line delivering an illustrated lecture Thursday night under the Liberty Loan committee of Indiana county. Local visits include Mrs Elmer Luzier of Stafford and Mrs J A Gibson with daughters Marie and Helen visiting Indiana residents.
Pattison attended the Ohio fair last week. Manuel McCullough of Wandin was a visitor on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Phythyon were Indiana callers on Saturday. James Clair and family and Mrs. Mary St. Clair were Punxsutawney visitors last week. A J Long of Diamondville was a caller in town last week.
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