Proposed constitutional amendments presented to Commonwealth voters
The document outlines amendments submitted to the citizens by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and published by order of the Secretary of the Commonwealth under Article XVII of the Constitution. It announces approval or rejection by voters and explains officials’ formal actions regarding the amendments.
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Commonwealth
General Assembly OF the Common Wealth OF Pennsylvania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania Joint Resolutions Propose Several Constitutional Amendments
A scanned legislative item lists multiple joint resolutions proposed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It includes amendments to sections of article nine, three, seventeen, eight, and additions to article Pine. It details tax exemptions, fiduciary investment powers, railroad passes, voting eligibility, and debt authorizations for veteran and war-related pay. James A. Walker signs as Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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General Assembly
James ‘A. Walker
The
Commonwealth
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennylvania
Ames A. Walker
Wass
Commonwealth of Pennsylvahia
United
James A. Walker
Commonwealth of Pennsyvania
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Spain
China
Philippines
Guam
Siamese Fighting Fish Thrill Bangkok Crowd in Contested Bowl
A Time report notes Siamese fish fights in Bangkok halls where two bowls host contestants. Bets cap at 44 dollars as fish clash, ripping fins and drawing blood, with fights lasting six hours for pedigreed fish and minutes for un pedigreed rivals. Trainers mutilate bodies yet fish regenerate damaged parts.
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Wat Chant Aiur
Siam
New York Aquarium
United States
Bangkok
Damage to Trees From Freezing Sap
The United States forest service notes sap in trees lowers freezing point so moderate winter cold rarely freezes sap. Extreme cold can rupture tissues, producing vertical trunk cracks, visible as scar ridges in later growth. In Canadian woods 40 to 50 degrees below zero ruptures can be heard as a sharp report. Pathfinder Magazine.
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United States Forest Service
Pathfinder Magazine
Double-barreled social blunder told by Buller
Thomas Hardy's memoir recounts Gen Sir Redvers Buller at dinner describing a "double-barreled" blunder. He asked a guest which gentleman sat opposite him, likening him to a hippopotamus, only to learn the man was the lady's husband. The next night he sought condolences from the husband's mother.
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Thomas Hardy
Redvers Buller
Buller
Florence Emily Hardy
Norways roofs: straw and sod turn homes into meadows
The piece notes that Norway has the loveliest roofs, using sod and straw thatch. After seasons, the entire roof becomes a meadow of grass and wildflowers, with goats grazing and butterflies and bees hovering above.
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Norway
Navy Whistle Ban Reflects Shipboard Traditions
A navy rule forbids whistling aboard ships to avoid confusion with the boatswain’s pipe used for signaling. The prohibition aims to prevent misinterpretation of calls heard at a distance or below decks, preserving clear orders during sail handling and daily duties. The pipes once served as a badge of office and a key method for coordinating work on deck.
Business Advises From Father To Son
An elderly business man tells his son two keys to success honesty and sagacity. The boy asks what honesty is and the father defines it as always keeping your word once given. The boy asks about sagacity and the father replies never give it.
Local Visits and Church Plans Across Atwood and Five Points
Miss Florence Park of Five Points leads a Monday social with Parks McKinney near Rural Valley visiting Leon ard Prugh near Atwood. Indiana visitors Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jamison visit Mrs. J. J. Park. Numerous local families host and visit through the week including Atwood, Plumville, and Harmony Grove. Communion at Atwood Presbyterian Sunday 2 30 p.m. with preparatory services Friday 7 50 p.m. One line notes an anti-noise joke about Congress.
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Washington Township
Florence Park
Parks McKinney
Rural Valley
Leonard Prugh
Atwood
Frank Jamison
Indiana
J. J. Park
Bert Fairman
Melvin Park
Carl Miller
Vandergrift
Mra. Miller
A BE
Blystone
Dewald Flickinger
Sagamore
Joe Marshall
Misa Mildred’ Rankin
Ruth Frick
Olive Park
Plumville High School
Presbyterian Church
John Kough
Mt. Union
Kough
Indiana Hospital
Lois Akens
Sara Harman
D. W. Boyer
Edward Boyer
Zetta Boyer
Wilber Boyer
Walter Bartholomew
Chambersville
John Cuddy
Glenn Fisher
Myrtle
Raymond
John Russel
Dayton
M. J. Boyer
A. C. Marshall
Brice Peterman
Bert Alshouse
Silas Miller
John Russell
Josiah Fisher
Kenneth Sisney
Mt. Vernon
South Bend
Elsie Park
Wilkinsburg
Harmony Grove Lutherans Church
J. E. Park
Ada Rankin
Near Atwood
John Bush
Kenneth
Near
Trade City
Charlotta Houston
John Orr
Ruth Grown
Byron
Clarence
Archie Brown
Five Points
Arch
Leroy Wells
Champersville
J. B. Blystone
South Bend Notes Of Visits And Local Humor
South Bend residents and visitors are noted with names such as Sara and Maria Smith returning from Mt. Union to see Mrs. Carl Fleming. Tax collector Frank George of South Bend township was in Friday collecting taxes. Local residents Jim Phipps and family from Trower City visited Thursday evening with Mrs. Clara Townsend. Bill Laird was at the Ligonier fair on Thursday. Charlie Miller near West Lebanon roofed the NTL Hanna store in the past week. Mrs. Steele Wilson near Olivet visited Thursday with cousin L. A. Townsend. Mrs. Lon Alshouse and daughter Virgie visited New Kensington with Callender and Dr. Yoder. A quip notes about wealthy lookalikes and beach sunburns as fashion.
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Sara
Maria Smith
Neice
Carl Fleming
Mt. Union
R. A. Sims
Gene
Jim Phipps
Tamiily
Trower City
Clara Townsend
Bill Laird
Frank George
South Bend Township
Charlie Miller
Near West Lebanon
Administrator's Notice for Estate of George G. Compton
Gilbert and Parnell attorneys announce letters of administration for the estate of George G Compton deceased of Indiana County Pennsylvania. Creditors must present authentic claims for settlement and those indebted must make immediate payment. Administratrix Langhe Compton Indiana September 10 1930 site
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Gilbert & Parnell
Notich
George G. Compton
Indiana
Jurough
Indiana County
Emma
Lawdings Themelves
Larenghe
Rcompton
Fite
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Mes A. Walker
Coramr
Ross É DeGaetano Master Cleaners
Philadelphia Street
Congress
William Wadsworth
Clark
Silas C. Streams
Philadelphia
Brown’s Boot Shops Shoes and Hosiery
lIndiana County
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