News of County Towns in Blacklick and Blairsville
Indiana visitors, relatives and locals seen at Blairsville and Blacklick events. A railroad accident near town was prevented by night watchman Archie Miller, delaying trains but avoiding harm. Residents visited Altoona Latrobe Pittsburgh and Atlantic City, with many attending church picnics and labor day activities.
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Salsburgh
BA Wiley
New Freedom
Pittsburgh
J. Sides
Blacklick Township
Blackloke
A. Shrom
Alfred Gerhard
Armagh
Alphonse Cunningham
Red Cross
Jobin Caulfield
Mary Stewart Johnston
Leacher
Blairsville
Indiana
Midgar Cooke
Attleson
Altoona
da Duncan
Latrobe
Butterbaugh
Clara McCurdy
Parkwood
Martin Rager
Graffton
Bert Hileman
Washington, D. C
Olive Kissinger
D. A. Palmer
Davis Foreman
Vitcairn
Charlie Ferguson
New York City
Archie Miller
the Bluff
Blairaville
Proposed Amendment to Pennsylvania Constitution Highway Bond Issue
The General Assembly submits a joint resolution to amend article nine section four to allow bonds up to fifty million dollars for highway improvement, while preserving existing debt limits and redefining allowed uses. The amendment would be submitted to voters at the next general election on Tuesday following publication.
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the Commonwealth
General Assembly OF the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania
Secretary OF the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Senate
House of Representatives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Iq General Assembly
General Assembly
Pennsylvania Constitution Amendment Urged by General Assembly
The General Assembly of the Commonwealth proposes amendments under Article XVI of the Constitution. A vote is urged to approve changes affecting the structure of government, with language indicating disputed provisions and the secretary’s certification. The measure is set for public consideration and requires lawful passage.
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PIG Commonwhalteh
General Assembly
Commonwhaltes
Pennsylvania
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EHS
Commonwiealth
Proposed Amendment to Pennsylvania Constitution on State Treasury
A joint resolution from the Pennsylvania Senate and House proposes amending Article Three Section 16 to Section 15, changing that no money may be paid from the state treasury without a lawfully approved appropriation and clear purpose, with expenditures to be specified and freed from improper use. The amendment seeks to restrict appropriations to stated purposes and require proper authorization. The text preserves the eighteenth article framework and is presented for enactment in accordance with constitutional procedures.
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Nation
Commonwealth of Penimsylvanii
Bentylvania
Pennsylvania
Senate
House of Tepre Aikitives
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Constitution Amendment Proposed 1918 Ballot Text
The document outlines a November first Monday in 1918 election for approving ratification or rejection of a proposed amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution. It specifies ballot printing, election law conformity, and the amendment’s limits on debt for counties cities boroughs townships school districts and other municipalities with Philadelphia city debt rules.
Public funds payments by state treasurer authorized
Fragmentary text shows directive that all public money shall be paid by the State Treasurer on warrants drawn by the Auditor General. The document references a joint result and is signed as a true copy by Cyrus E.F. Woods, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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Auditor General
Jon No
Cyrus EF. Woods
The
Commonwealth
Constitution of Pennsylvania Debt Provisions Section 4
A fragmentary draft outlines limits on city debt and taxes in Philadelphia. It proposes sections detailing maximum indebtedness, sinking funds, and revenue sources for public works and utilities, with references to voter consent and annual audits.
Philadelphia Debt Deductions Tied to Net Revenue From Improvements
The document outlines how Philadelphia may deduct debt tied to public improvements yielding net annual revenue when calculating borrowing capacity. It details capitalizing annual net revenue to estimate principal, allowance for sinking funds, and a range of terms for issuing obligations up to fifty years. It notes that interest and sinking-fund charges may be funded without immediate taxes for one year after project completion.
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Pennsylvania
Ue Benate
House of Representatives
CiGn
Putinsylvinia
Boraigh
Gutool
Nereida
Pailafelphia
Valerian
Phila
Philadephia
Saldelty
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Cyrus B
Woods
Commonwealth
Joint resolution to amend Pennsylvania Constitution amendment
The text outlines a joint resolution proposed by the General Assembly to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to reform taxation and public property provisions. It details the election process, the date, and the printing of the amendment on ballots for voter approval. Cyrus E. Woods signs as official.
Pleasant Valley Social Roundup in Union Town Area
Mr and Mrs A W Leydie spent the weekend with relatives in Union town. Mrs Jane Frank and Miss Bewah Meose from Lovejoy visited Mrs Bert Lockard. Sunday school reorganizes at 2 30. Mrs W M Buterbaugh visited G M Buterbaugh in Lovejoy. Obediah Lockard family with relatives as he prepares for camp on Tageulay. Misses Jessica and Iva Miller of Mahaffey stayed with Mrs J C Miller.
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Pleasant Valley
A. W. Leydie
Uniontown
Jane Frank
Bewah Meose
Lovejoy
Bert Lockard
Margaret, Lockard
Cookport
W. M. Buterbaugh
G. M. Buterbaugh
Obediah Lockard
Patriotish with Pleasure by Preserving Jams and Jellies
The article urges housewives to preserve fruits and berries safely to aid allies. It explains sterilization and Parowaxing make all canning methods safe, including cold pack, by sealing jars to keep out air dust and germs and retain flavor and freshness. Parowax is sold and recommended by grocers.
Local May Visits and Small News From Vandergrift
Mr and Mrs Lowry Houck and daughter Elma visited friends in Vandergrift last week. Arthur and Hides Simpson of Verona visit grandparents Mr and Mrs Andrew Lydick. Miss Syle Widdowson left for Johnstown to teach this winter. Wilder Simpson of Indiana stays with Dr T D Stephens. Mrs Willard returning from Lytles to New Alexandria with Miss Martha Willard. Mrs Earl Spicher visiting her father C B Widdowson. Holsapple’s baby choked on a bottle stopper but coughed it up. John Lydic’s cider mill in operation. N L Lydick and wife of Apollo visited J M Fowler home.
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Lowry Houck
Elma
Vandergrift
Arthur
Hides Simpson
Verona
Andrew Lydick
Syle Widdowson
Johnstown
Wilder Simpson
Indiana
T. D. Stephens
Willard
Lytle
New Alexandria
Martha Willard
Earl Spicher
C. B. Widdowson
BE. Holsapple
John Lydic
N. L. Lydick
Apollo
J. M. Fowler
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Porter
A. D. Palmer
Lyda Mack
West Penn Hospital
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Heshbon
Iarry Bender
Baby
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J. J. Gerhard
Clara
Stidgeview Park
William Young
Margaret Agnew
Ligonier
Stoneback
William McConnell
Turtle Creek
Lucy Graff
John Caulfield
Wiley’s
Jessie Heagy
Miller
R.F. Lewis
Plumville
Labor Day
Charlie McGaughey
Mra
Ruth White
Jas. Kitchenbrode
Heilwood
TY. R, Johns
Lucile
Atlantic City
Harry Peal
Nellie Vinton
Camp Fire
Clymer
Mabel Burkart
Lulu Muffrey
Mrs. Miller
Greensburg
C. C. Check
Number One
Pennsylva
Renosylvania
Aeatenvey
Sitich
Ciscouniis
Agenaril
Lacie Rund
Jiint
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Cturmarny Easel
Dave
Cyrus. E. Woods
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Cyrus. B. Woods
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly
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Cyrus E. Woods
Uncle Sam
Penn Run
Smithfield Street
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Pittsburgh, Pa
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Selden
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