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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1898
Page
7
The Snimki of the Desert in Egypt recounts desert camel riding lessons with dramatic scenes. A keeper is knocked aside by a rearing camel, others haul the animal to tents with an iron rod, and the novice trainer notes camels’ strength and temperament while admitting affection toward these beasts.
A reminiscence notes Ben Craven as a cherished author and character actor famed for The Chimney Corner and Meo's Diversion. The piece praises his humane touch and domestic focus, contrasts fees with modern times, and asserts no adequate successor has emerged for his concise, affecting tales.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers two five day personally conducted tours from Buffalo Erie Pittsburg and other points to Gettysburg and Washington on October 17 and November 7. Round trip with Pullman berth hotel and battlefield drive included costs vary by origin from 21.50 to 25 dollars with return validity until late October and mid November. Descriptive itineraries and current details available from city agents and district staff in Buffalo Williamsport Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.
An advertisement urges every town to appoint an active woman to introduce the Hygeia Safety Pelt and Catamenial Bandage Supporter. It proclaims it the greatest invention of the age, priced at 50 cents, and offers samples and outfits free with 13 cents postage to Nichols Manufacturing Co., 878 Canal Street, New York.
A Washington Post writer recalls a short Chicago stock company tour where a penniless actor confronted a laundryman for money. After two days salaries arrived, the scene escalated with a Chinaman, a shifting punchline, and a kindly police officer remarking the mix up.
Smashed the Red Tape. Major Cienorn Kitchener and the Egyptian army show how to stretch few resources with common sense as war offices delay decisions. The Sudan campaign arms field artillery with Maxim Nordenfeldt guns while Britain debates gun types. Medical note praises early eye operations for children with crossed eyes by Drs Sigmann and Sadler in Pittsburgh. Nearby country readers urged to visit the Pittshurs Exposition to consult these surgeons for Eye Ear Nose and Throat ailments.
Notice to Catherine Fleck Caroline Russell Mary Gates Elizabeth Peffer Daniel Ramey T C Ramey and others heirs of Conrad Ramey that they appear at Orphans Court in Indiana on November 7, 1895 at 2 PM to show cause why recognizances linked to a 375.40 and 65.25 distributive share should not be marked satisfied. The proceedings concern real estate of Conrad Ramey and funds distributed to heirs after widow Sarah Ramey died.
A moral contrast shows railroad wrecks as tragic but rare while disease like consumption kills tens of thousands gradually. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery claims a 98 percent cure in early stages, promoted through testimonials and the World Dispensary Medical Association address in Buffalo New York.
An armored cruiser analogy extols ships protection and likens the Equitable Life Assurance Society to the safest, strongest insurer. The text highlights armor of surplus fifty million dollars and the society’s reputed indestructible security against ordinary perils and battle-like risks.
A New Haven News item notes a Connecticut clergyman reports Queen Victoria’s private letters are now kept under lock and key in the royal sitting room. The Donkey Club meets after services with strict rules and expulsion for inappropriate conduct toward women leaving the church.
Passenger train timetable lists northward and southward trains from Pittsburg to West Penn Junction and Oil City. Includes Niagara Express Buffalo Express Corry Accom and Emlenton Accom with arrival times at Kittanning, Oil City, and Junction. Official from David McCargo and Jas P Anderson.
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