Talent filled convention to be held in Philadelphia
Big meeting set for October 8 to 11 in Philadelphia with delegates from many counties. Noted speakers include Joseph F. Berry of Philadelphia and Rev Newel Dwight Hilles of Brooklyn. Sessions led by Warton Lawrence of Chicago and Mrs M A Lamoreaux of Chicago. Dr M G Brumbaugh of Philadelphia and Rev Neil McPherson of Springfield will address training and devotionals. John Alexander of Chicago and Dr C J Kephart of Dayton join as speakers. The program aims to boost Sunday school work statewide.
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Philladelphis
Philadelphia
Stover
Lenson
Philselphia
Mme
Marty
Gioucp
Joseph FF. Berry
Philadélpha
Methodist Episcopal
Newel Dwight Hilles
Brooklyn
Garrick Theatre
Warton Lawrence
Chicago
M. A. Lamoreaux
M. G. Brumbaugh
Neil McPherson
Springfield
Mass
John Alexander
Boy Scout Movement
International Association
C. J. Kephart
Dayton
Ohio
State Association
Nelie S. Barnes
Newark
N. J
Methodist Board of Sunday Schools
Death records and farming notes from Rayne township
Alexander Walker, 76, dies at son Ben Walkers near Clymer after long cancer battle. Civil War veteran, survived by three of eleven children, funeral at Ben Walker’s home led by Rev. W. W. Johnston. Also includes guidance on apple grading practices from State Zoologist Surface and a brief retail notice for fall fabrics and garments.
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Alexander Walker
Rayne Township
Ben Walker
Clymer
Co. A. Gist Regt
P. V
Jacob Creps
O. Smith
Josephine
Ben
Thomas A
Veronia
John
A. E. Petted
Indiana
W. W. Johnston
State tests aid road building plan across counties
Pennsylvania Highway Department conducts experiments in a dozen counties to determine best road construction methods ahead of a proposed $50,000,000 bond issue. Studies focus on rural, manufacturing, auto, and suburban roads, weighing wear, repairs, and dust reduction while seeking localized, durable surfaces for wagons, cars, and deliveries. Farmers, team owners, and motorists contribute observations, aiding the constitutional amendment campaign led by the Pennsylvania Motor Federation.
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Campai
Harrisburg
State Highway Department
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
Trafic
Pennsylvania Motor Federation
FIRST LOCAL INSTITUTE PROGRAM AT LAUREL SWAMP
The Laurel Swamp gathering in Cherryhill township on Saturday October 6 1912 opens at 10 00 A M with devotional exercises led by John 4H Smith. C A Fowler gives the welcome and response. Current event roll call features George Rickard Nellie Hadden Dora Barr and George Conner. Topics cover the aims and means to achieve them sanitary conditions of country schools and care of textbooks and supplies with teachers being George F Ober.
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Laurel Swamp
Cherryhill Township
John
Smith
C. A. Fowler
George Rickard
Nellie Hadden
Dora Barr
George Conner
State Board backs taking over thirteen normal schools
The State Board of Education, meeting in Philadelphia, recommended that the state purchase the thirteen normal schools run by private stockholders. The property is valued at 5.7 million dollars with about 920 thousand in debt and 278 thousand in outstanding stock. Legislation allows negotiations to buy these properties, provided the price does not exceed par value of the stock. The item notes the plan to place control under the state.
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State Board of Education
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
State Board of Halcation
Speed limits set for Pennsylvania passenger trains
The Pennsylvania Railroad announced orders restricting maximum speed of all passenger trains east and west of Pittsburgh to seventy miles per hour, with signals and time-loss exceptions. Most trains run on time, officials say, so public inconvenience should be minimal.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Terminala
Protecting Grapes from Bees State
Harrisburg zoologist H A Surface answers letters on saving grapes from bees. He says bags around clusters or picking before overripe and wrapping keep them safe. Bees attack grapes once skins are damaged by disease or insects. after bruising, bees will feed, so pick early and wrap for storage.
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H. A. Surface
Harrisburg
Berks County
Washington, D. C
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
H. A.surface
Pennsylvania
Professor Surface
Postoffice asks rural boxes painted in uniform color
The Post Office Department requests rural mail boxes and posts be painted a uniform color though not compulsory. Some canvassers claim painting is required, but authorities say neglect will not affect mail service. Tax notices list White Township school tax collection dates and penalties for late payment.
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Postoffice Department
Post Office Department
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Division of Zoology
Yepec
Parkwood
Harry Carnahan
Pittsburg
Miss Warner
Clarksburg
Misa Blanche Caldwell
Near Here
Edna C. Breele
Penina McCracken
Jacksonville
I. M. Carnahan
H. D. Carnahan
John McConnell Ans
B. A. Pennington
North Ninth Etreat
Gamble
New Florence
Pennington
Foreythe
Pras
Tadlana
RLW
Pennsy
White Two
Court House
White Township
Gharlhs H. Hildebrand
Jay Banat Ares
Loughby’s
Fountains of Fashions
Our Lady Tailor
Jen
Alfred Benjamin Co
W. R. Loughry & Company
Moore
Moore’s
Moore's
Rover'e
A. T. Taylor & Son
Orice
Commissioners
Indigna
A. Om
Phuraduy
Cramer
Bayt Wheafield Tuwnehiy
Commiasionery
HN Benn
B. M. Anbley
J. Mo Wakevield
Comimiasione Waver UW
Ayers
Apathis
I. ruAeni
Samuel G. McGea
James W. Mack
John M. Mack
Brushvalley
J.B. Mack
eResapurt
HD. Wakefield
Blackilek H. D
Nacbem & Filaber
Ie L
Rai Et Rayos
ORF & A Indians B.C
Conkey
J. M
Alwaye
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