The Growth of Bureaucracy by Raymond Pitcairn
Raymond Pitcairn argues that Washington’s population rise over five years signals a surge in bureaucrats rather than productive growth. Census estimates show a peace-time influx of federal workers across new bureaus, contrasting earlier shifts toward development and industry. He contends bureaucratic expansion burdens producers nationwide.
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District of Columbia
Census Bureau
Washington
America
Farm Calendar Timely Reminders at Penn State College
Grow hardy sweet corn varieties in 70 days from planting with high vigor seed and well prepared, fertilized soil. A leading Pennsylvania turkey farmer trains poults in shelters, establishing roost habits for flock leadership. Twenty five rural community choruses enter the state contest at Farmers' Field Day on June 11. Good pastures emerge from proper seed mixtures lime and fertilizer, with Clarion county demos shown. Land use decisions drive agricultural prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania State College
Jesus Teaches to the Temple in Luke 21
A sermon outline on Luke 21 outlines Jesus warning scribes and future events. It highlights the widow’s sacrificial gift, temple destruction, and the need for steadfast faith, vigilance, and patience as Christians await Christ’s return. The lesson stresses inner heart conditions over outward show and the necessity of readiness through prayer.
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Jesus
Temple
Christ
God
Titus
Jerusalem
Galilee
Christian Worship as Witness to Resurrection Faith
A fragment reflecting on Christian worship as a witness to the resurrection of Christ. It contrasts the temporary death with the enduring trio of faith, hope, and charity, emphasizing the lasting spiritual life beyond mortality.
The Greatest Gift to Offer to God
A concise reflection urging total surrender to the divine, urging inclusion of self as the primary offering. It contrasts talent with character, noting talent depends on solitude while character is forged by life’s pressures.
Fourteen Carat Stuff Fourteen Carat Stuff
In a fishy jewelry shop Walt Sachs steals a diamond ring then sells it to a shady buyer. He buys his wife a wedding dress and proposes with a plain gold band while their daughter Trudy, eager for money, schemes with a policeman. Walt boasts the value of fourteen carat stuff.
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Httle
Walt Sachs
Joe
Walt
Trudy
Anna
Ekisa
Medicinal Plants and the Herbalists of Old
Historically people believed most ailments could be cured by herbs gathered and prepared by herbalists. The early advances in medicine and botany grew from studying plant medicinal virtues, as jars of herbs once filled drug stores and fueled early formulas. Today synthetic products replace many herbs, yet some drugs still derive from plants that produce them.
Worth Consideration Triplets Applen Aid
Tit-Bits Magazine notes a quirky exchange about a royal pardon. The item mentions congratulations for triplets and a light aside on applying for the king's pardon, reflecting a periodical’s humorous blurb and social chatter.
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Tit-Bits Magazine
Indiana High School Graduates Class of 188
A large class of 75 graduates from Green Township High School is listed with names and addresses. Commencement featured Har ry Russell as speaker, J Calvin Joiner presenting diplomas, and a Bac calaureate sermon by Rev Stillman Foster. Students head to Pittsburgh for an educational tour next Saturday.
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Green ‘Township
Cockport
Harry Russell
J. Calvin Joiner
Stillman A. Foster
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Pittsburgh
Walter J. Balitski
Marie
New Florence High School
New Florence M. B
N. E. Koehler
Presbyterian Church
Fort Ligonier
Ligonier
M. B
Idlewild Park
M. E. Church
Eawin M. Clark
Indiana
Frances Hood
William E. Stormer
Genevieve Mabon
Anina Shaftie
Jacob St. Clair
William Medager
Hugh Kells
Ernest Hood
New Pastor Counts Three County Brethren Congregations
Rev Dorsey Rotruck of Scalp Level has assumed the Manor charge serving the Manor Purchase Line and Diamondville congregations of the Church of the Brethren with his family at the parsonage near Purchase Line. Dr C G Abbott of the Smithsonian Institution believes the rocket will yield data to extend weather forecasting.
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Church of Brethren
Dorsey Rotruck
Scalp Level
Manor
Purchase Line
Diamondville
Church of the Brethren
C. G. Abbot
Smithgonian Institution
Local Social Notes and a Cuba Trip for Philco Dealer
Plum Creek locality residents visit families and friends over the weekend. Elderton seniors traveled to Kittanning for photo day. Blair F. Uber, a Philco dealer, earned a 10 day Havana trip as a Pittsburgh territory winner in a recent contest. He will depart Indiana June 1 to join the group.
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Blair F. Uber
Cuba
Philco Radio
United States
Havana
Mr. Uber
Pittsburgh
Indiana
Local Social Roundup and Science News Brief
Rochester Mills families visit and entertainments planned at Grange hall on June 4. Punxsutawney and Marion Center residents visit, with Pittsburgh and Indiana ties noted. Lenin brain slices under study and a St Louis convention reports an ultra sweet vegetable substance discovery. R. D. readers offered a $5.56 gagette.
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Rochester Mills
Clyde Gibson
Clair Gibson
Jeanne
Pittsburgh
Wm. Gibson
The
Atlantic Refining Co
Grange Hall
Ivan Miller
L. R. Elder
David Gibson
Wm. Jeffries
Indiana
Fay Richardson
Marion Center
H. N. Richardson
H. M. Wells
Wave
Leroy Crawford
St. Louis
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Raymond Pitcairn
Sentinels of the Republic
Pennsylvan State College School of Agriqulture
Virestana
VBC
WEAG
J. S. Hileman
North Seventh Street
Indiana, PA
Impro Uniform International Schoo
Fitz Wwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Worterh Newspaper Union
Ife
Qgvethe
Indiana High School
Doty
Helen Co
Fetterman
John M
Frye
Roy H
Gallo
Wm. G
Home Harkless
Edwinn W
South 381
Hartley
Lois Mae
Phila
St. Henry
Ben Robert
Station Ave
Hitchinga
James W
Ernest Hoover
Charles G
2Nd
Wayne Ave
Nehring
Emma M
Wentz
Olive M
Walnut St
Graceton
McLaughlin
Blaine
Water St. Marsha
James M., Jr
Creekside Moorhead
Ralph, Jr
Wayne A. Nesbit
John Kunkle
Creekside
Nystrom
F. J. Wm
Raymond Goblinger
Julia Marie Gray
Vera Rosa Grege
Adortha
Louise Hartman
Michael J. Hodak
Joseph George Hudak
Margaret Elien James
Myrtle Ronella Joins
Evelyn Ann Johnson
Geraldine Fay Keim
Sara Elizabeth Kerr
Josephine H. Keshe
Bessie M. King
Bertha Esther Kinter
Uriah D. Lamer
Roy Jay Learn
Wayne Lloyd
Theodore R. Lutman
Alice Grace L
Magdalene C. Reshonsky
Anna Rodak
Lisle Gibson Russell
Lester H. ‘Schall
Phyllis Shank
Rowena Irene Shank
Mary Elizabeth Shuttleworth
Alex. Simpson
Joseph James Smith
Mary M. Spisak
Lester Luther Stiffler
Gordon &. Tate
Sherburne W. van Tassel
Carlton H. Wilt
Vada Viola Wise
Eilamae Myrtle Young
Doe Zahorinsky
Armstrong Grange
Parkwood
Betty Welas
W. A. Dible
A. B. Gray
W. L. Brown
Lawrence Fraily
Martha Blakely
John Smith
Harry Craig
Walker Wiggins
Cecil Conrad
Erman Snirey
Boyd Hamilton
J. R. Patterson
A. H. Wiggins
R. A. Fouts
Erma and
John Campbell
Abide
With
Edward &. Bennett
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Earle
Edward B. Bennett
First National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
EB. Ackermann
Plum Creek
Glenn Frailey
Apollo
Tillie Frailey
Lewis Ramer
Helen
Vailley
Alfred Silvis
West Lebanon
Ralph Ramer
Clark Thomas
Gettus Reefer
George Keeler
Muddy Run
Elderton High School
Kittanning
Beatty Brothers
Marlon Center
James Livengood
Salina
J. C. Atkins
Soviet Brain Institute
Lenin
Progress and
Pittsburgh Post
R. D
Elgins
Walthams
Hamiltons
Luxenberg’s
I. Oe Ue
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