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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1916
Page
2
The Indiana Progress printed weekly notices and editorials dated September 27, 1916. It includes subscription rates, warnings about hazardous storage odors, and advice on deterrents to moths such as lavender oil and cedar.
President Charles Hvans Nughes and Vice President Charles W Patabanks lead a Republican ticket. Other listed offices include U S Senator Phidande C Knox, State Treasurer Harmon M Kephalt, Auditor General Charles A Snyder, Congress at Large Thomas Crago and Mansom M Gallant, Congress Nathan L Strong, State Senator Wilker P Glare, Assembly Wilmer I Woon.
Mary Bates widow of Leonard Bates died at home in Mast Mahoning township on Saturday September 16 from apoplegy at age 11 years 2 months 22 days. She was born June 24 1811 and survived by two sons and three daughters, nineteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also noted are obituaries for Mary A Robinson, Mrs. Stiffler, and several other local residents with church affiliations and burial details.
The paper announces withdrawal of Clothing Offers 1, 2 and 3 percent including Woman's World and other titles effective October 1 due to higher paper costs. Orders must be in by Saturday noon. unsuitable digits in the notice page show September 30 and a misprint of September 40, with new club offers to be announced later.
Mrs. Dean Kane Foulke of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture urges households to sun and air woolens and furs for six weeks, April to June, to destroy clothes moth larvae. Turn pockets inside out, brush and beat garments, comb furs, and ensure cleanliness to deter moths and their eggs. Store areas should be bright and opened regularly to discourage infestations.
Notich By the Game Comini vylvania notes illegal deer and other wildlife hunting before October 10 1919 in Indiana County under Act of April 9 1915 penalties 200 for elk and deer and 200 or other game. Includes a public sale at W A Evans farm Reed Station October 11 at noon listing livestock and farm equipment. Also tax collection notice for White township by J Getty collector.
A motivational verse urging steady effort and resolve. It emphasizes self talk, internal drive, and the belief that determination and hard work move a person toward success on life’s hill. The text blends historical phrases with encouragement to take action now.
Tiza J Widdowson dated May 5 1896 leaves one tenth of her estate to religious purposes after debts. One tenth goes to sister Mary M Buchanan and brother Edmund Widdowson in trust for religious aims, half for the testator's religious needs, half for their own. Remainder divided among Amanda B Eiverwine Nancy A Myers Jean Long Sarah Thomas L Alex Frank and Frances Widdowson. Watt T Price of Green township named executor.
A scanned 1926 Indiana Pa. notice details sale of bonds and certificates of deposit by the Savings and Trust Company of Indiana. It lists plan, amounts, and escrow terms, with a court order directing public vendue at Indiana Court House on November 1, 1916.
Higher prices posted for grain with $1.40 per bushel for good red wheat, $1.00 per bushel for rye, and $1.60 per 100 pounds for good dry milling buckwheat. Prices subject to change without notice.
Fragmentary notice describes items for sale including stove and cookware. The readable text mentions a plan to sell due to poor condition and lists sellers Wetting and Sos, Petia, and others in a local auction setting.
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