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Mckean Democrat in Smethport, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
8
Jefferson County to vote on 500000 road bond plan
The Good Roads Movement report states Jefferson County will hold a special election on June 46 to approve a county bond issue of 500000 for good roads. Boroughs and townships will also hold elections to enable joint statewide style road construction under a primary system funded by the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Jofferson County
Edward A. Carmull
Brookville
Jefferson County
Jefferson Gollity
State Highway Department Tops Bond Purchases
Employees of the State Highway Department bought more Victory Liberty Bonds than any other state department at Harrisburg, with a total nearing $15,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emplwyes
State Highway Department
Victory Liberty
Harrisburg
Will Supply Films For County Road Boost Proposals
The ikkway Department has been asked to provide road improvement films to several counties where large corporations back bonus issues. The department has secured pictures and will soon be ready to furnish dams issued by the federal Interior Department. Front and rear views of Pennsylvania roads will also be available soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ikkway
Federal Department of the Interior
Pennsylvania
Overhead figures questioned in Greenville inquiry
Stanley and Gillespie of Greenville asked the State Highway Department for information on overhead expenses. Gillespie cited critics in Fredonia who claim half the department’s funds go to roads and half to overhead. Officials said overhead runs about five percent, viewed as reasonable by business experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
State highway work expands 332 miles in planned program
Harrisburg May 1 the Sproul administration began road contracts totaling 7 277 681 68 for nearly 206 miles of highways in various parts of the state. The department reports 384 28 miles now under construction and about 200 more miles to start by mid July. Fourteen projects are advertised for May 26 with bids for 41 29 miles. A letter from Colonel William 19 unser chief engineer urges appointing inspectors with engineering training to ensure quality and progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Sproul Administration
Toad
Denartrinet Sa
He Ilet
William 19
Unser
Changes in Tractor Highway Rules Exclude Farm Implements
The State Highway Department proposes exemptions for agricultural machines and implements from new vehicle rules. It suggests allowing caterpillar tractors with prescribed modifications and extending compliance deadlines to January 4, 1920. The proposal targets farm machinery like mowers, binders, manure spreaders and hay loaders while excluding typical farming vehicles from certain provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highwaye
Darien
Hogarola
Nig Stale Tszlway
Tarm Machhery Syater
Highway Department
Merchants Form Thrift Vigilance Committee
Pennsylvania boot and shoe merchants at their Johnstown convention condemn plans to exchange Liberty bonds for merchandise. G. W. Lemon warns such schemes aid promoters and dishonest brokers undermining confidence in government bonds, noting harm to the poor and gullible amid falling prices and potential premium time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thrift Vigilance Committee
Liberty Fonds Cf War Bayne Stamus
Opiniog
Pennsylvania
Johnstown
Boot and Shoe Recorder
G. W. Lemon
Delegates Hear Speech on Liberty Bonds at Odd Meeting
A lengthy convention session featured a speaker praised for eloquence on Liberty Bonds and government securities. Delegates, initially wary, questioned the speaker’s origins before recognizing him as a long‑standing American with urban flavor and persuasive tactics.
County War History Committees Mobilize for Statewide Records
Counties across Pennsylvania form war history committees to collect service records from all Pennsylvanians who served in the United States or allied forces. Local branches coordinate with Memorial and Welcome committees, historical societies, and wartime groups to compile unit histories, narratives, and war service files.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammittes
Les
Pennsylvine’ War History
Phils
Pennsylvania Council of National Defensa
Tgen Historical Societies
United States
Fornd Fry
York
Kerks County
Lehigh
Lackawanna
McKeao
Philadelphia
Council of National Defense
Erie County
Mothers of Democracy
The
Red Cross
Fragmentary civic committee draft in Locust Street notice
A garbled OCR style item references a civic committee connected to Bl a Oviatt and a Nashville like organization assisting with a Taxotic al work. It lists names and an address Locust Street Paladepin Pay, with unclear roles and dates.
Professor Morrison of Mt. Jewett Resigns
At a regular School Board meeting last Monday evening, Principal D. W. Morrison submitted his resignation after eight years of service. He accepted a position with Buffalo city schools and will move there in early summer. No replacement named yet. several applicants are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
MT. Jewett
Seewett
D. W. Morrison
Lea
Martison
Buffalo
Pricipal
Boerd
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William W. Clark
W. Strong
Fmethport, Pa
the Good Roads Movement
Wellins
John Staging
Warren County
Lewis S. Sadler
Taunties
H. H. Sasse Smethport
Penna
Aah
Dr. Scholl
Anderson
Smethport
Carrie Clark
Bt Co
Morelandise
Sian
Nusthall
Unis Nuss P
Cit Bery
Vommeres
Tabor
Colwmianion
Albert B. Mekkhiley
Seerghury
Teemie Sylvanke
Paladedpiin
Klenzo Dental Creme
Asc
Mogarth’s Pharmacy
Rexall Store
Halpern
Main ST
Bradford
Prince Albert
Ali-Fred
P. A
R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winaton-Salem, N.C
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