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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
5
A fragment recounts Solomon answering Sheba with riddles about a diamond stringing, water from nowhere, and a goose sheep cow metaphor. The tale ends with Solomon adjourned, as Sheba departs after the odd exchange attributed to Charles D. Merrill.
William W Ellsworth recalls Tim othy Cole the engraver in a Century Magazine memoir vignette. Cole, kind and simple, believed diet altered skin color after a spinach binge left him green. He then changed to beets and after six months reported a healthier, mellower complexion, crediting beets for the shift.
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Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on November 17 1920 by D A Swarte WH Sweitzer DC Lefevre LC Bence WW A Nichol Carti Bence and Ford 3B Hecker for a charter to form Progress Bank of Commerce to be located in Commodore Pa for the business of banking The capital stock will be 36000 dollars divided into 700 shares of 50 dollars each Solicitors Tack James L Jack August 11 1920
A humorous tale from a small town unfolds as Peg Roberts races to catch a train at the last minute, dodging obstacles and lectures from friends. Arthur Aitkenald apologizes for his earlier remarks, and Peg reveals her feelings as they rush to board the final trip. The couple ends with a light, affectionate pledge and a rush to make the 6255-55 timetable.
A joint resolution proposes amending section eleven of article sixteen of Pennsylvania’s constitution to allow banks and trust companies with general law guidelines. It calls for corporate banking privileges under three months public notice and charters up to twenty years, with the secretary of the commonwealth publishing the notice.
The document outlines a proposed amendment to Article nina section eight of the Pennsylvania Constitution. It sets borrowing caps for counties cities towns and districts, with Philadelphia allowed up to ten percent of assessed property value for city debt and other areas capped at two percent. It details deduction rules, debt terms up to fifty years, sinking fund requirements, and conditions for public works financed debt. Acknowledges supervision by the General Assembly and includes a true copy by Cyrus R. Wops, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
Executors notice for the estate of a deceased person in Homer City Pennsylvania requests creditors to present claims for settlement. Names MIS Martita St Clair Thomas St Clair and WM A Simpson appear as executors. A separate notice from W H Myers in Tanoma Pennsylvania announces operation of an elder press on a fixed weekly schedule during the season.
The Commonwealth proposes amending Article III to empower the Legislature to classify counties cities boroughs towns and school districts by population. It limits counties cities and school districts to seven classes and bor oughs to five. The measure is submitted as Joint Resolution No. CYRUS BD. woons, Secretary of the Commonwealth.
The text records a joint resolution proposing to add a requirement that the subject of any law revived amended extended or conferred must be clearly expressed in its title. It cites Cyrus B. Woops and outlines that the amendment requires reenactment published at length and clear subject expression.
Joint resolution proposes to replace male only voting with gender neutral language, extending the franchise to all citizens twenty one and over. It details residency and tax requirements for both sexes and rephrases pronouns to he or she. The measure aims to modernize the constitution and ensure equal voting rights.
Letters of administration issued for the estate of Wm H Dickey late of Blacklick township Indiana county Pa deceased. Those with claims to present them duly authenticated for settlement and debtors to make prompt payment. Mes Loretta M Gunn Administratrix June Aurelia St Pittsburgh Pa August 11 1020.
Pierce and Pierce announce letters of administration for Elizabeth Zimmerman of Plumyilie Pa. Assets and claims must be filed for settlement. Creditors to present authenticated proofs and debtors to remit promptly. August 11, 1930.
The text presents a joint resolution proposing to amend Section 1 of Article M1teen to allow cities to be chartered by majority vote in general or municipal elections. It states cities or classes of cities may adopt charters and govern locally under legislature-imposed restrictions, with laws to organize city government effective only if electors approve. Included is a signature line for Cyrus Dr Woops.
A proposed amendment to Article m Section seven seeks to bar counties cities boroughs townships or districts from becoming stockholders or loaning credit to any corporation or association. The measure carves exceptions for Philadelphia transit contracts and condemns franchise acquisitions by contract, with wording reflecting 18th article standards.
Joint resolution proposes constitutional amendment for two counties to create single court of common pleas. In Philadelphia, all judges join into one court with venue changes by law and president judge chosen by law. In Allegheny, all common pleas judges form one court with similar provisions. Effective January following adoption. A true copy of Joint Resolution Mo to CYRUB E. woods.
Chapman attorney seeks letters of administration for Sarah June Melling of Green township with claims to be presented for settlement and debts paid. An arcadia bank charter application will be made Oct 4 1920 to form Amcadia State Bank Arcadia Indiana PA with 600 shares par value 25 000 capital.
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