Pennsylvania Lakes Highlight Recreation Potential
Editor Warren Van Dyke notes Pennsylvania's 295 lakes surveyed in 1914 with 44 000 acres of water surface. Lake Wallenpaupack is the largest in volume, Pymatuning shares the largest area and will reopen fishing in 1987, while Conneaut Lake ranks third in acreage. A gazetteer from the Water and Power Resources Board is nearly out of print.
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Warren van Dyke
Pevania
Water Supply Commission
Water and Power Resources Board
Department of Forests and Waters
Pennsylvania
State Fish Commission
Wayne County
Puny Par Tin
Wallenpaupack
Wayne
Pike County
Great
Conneaut Lake
Crawford Contes
Vacalennes P. Gers
Conyuissioupuinnati Pon
Water Reery
Bureau of Publications
Department of Property and Supplies
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Highway
Commonwealth
Pensylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Highways
Bureau of Publlty and Information
Stage Star Suggests Summer Trial For Wine Seltzer Drink
JETTINA HALL discusses a summer drink using equal parts domestic dry white wine and seltzer with lemon peel. She notes it avoids strong intoxicants and is served cold as a refreshing option for guests.
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Jettina Hall
Tees
Mids Hall
Regulation Tightens for Maternity and Private Hospitals in Pa
Harrisburg reports a steady rise in licensed maternity homes private nursing homes and private hospitals under Acts of 1929 and 1941. In six months 72 licenses issued with total expected near 150 for the year. Exemptions apply to large city facilities and those with state subsidies.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
State Department of Welfare
Department of Welfare
Weekly Health Talk on Prohibitions at Eating Establishments
A 19th century discussion notes a regulation banning use of unclean drinking cups and utensils in public eateries. It cites health concerns, enforcement challenges, and objections by proprietors who deem the rule unenforceable and burdensome.
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Searly
Toatth
Perl
Java
Seale Water
Health standards in restaurants and public eateries questioned
Observers critique sanitation in dining venues, noting lax enforcement and risky practices. The piece highlights health department duties, restaurant operators, and consumer safety amid concerns over infection and food handling.
Public scolding of New York magistrate on a self-cooking law
A reporter notes a New York magistrate fining a mother two dollars for covering her apartment, then detaining her and her two babies in a city cell. Reporters, pollermen, and turnkeys offer to pay, sparing the family. The piece lauds humane action but criticizes the system’s harsh measures.
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New York
Dombiien IV
Antonio
Officials Enforce Weed Law in Pennsylvania Towns
Harrisburg reports show state Department of Agriculture handling weed complaints. Citizens may file written notices about Canada thistle or chicory growth, with local constables enforcing a five day notice to landowners and potential fines for noncompliance.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Report of Condition of Nazareth National Bank and Trust Co
National bank and trust company in Nazareth Pennsylvania files its condition report showing assets including cash and securities, loans, deposits, and government obligations. The document lists balances with federal reserve, collateral, and liabilities with other banks and customers, reflecting the bank’s financial position at the reporting date.
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Nazareth National Bank and Trust CO
Washington Week Scrambles Over Tax Plans and Shipping
A chaotic Washington week features Democratic leaders pressing for fast tax legislation, President Roosevelt’s tariff concerns, and criticism of government efficiency. The piece notes the loss of tariff prominence, calls attention to the Leviathan’s fate as maritime policy shifts, and compares airline scandals to broader government waste.
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Pennsylvania
Northwington
Heckman
Petulion
Garner
Robinson
Speaker
Burns
White House
Capitol Hill
Congress
Washington
Roosevelt
American Aluminum Heads Boost European Engine Performance
David E Anderson of Bohn Aluminum toured Europe for three months to compare American engineering with European practice. He found engineers in Italy and Germany receptive to aluminum cylinder heads and modern combustion chambers as a path to longer engine life and higher sustained speeds.
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British Isles
America
Bohn Aluminum and Brass Corporation
David E Anderson
Italy
Germany
Enin
Local Social Evening At The Vogels House
Mr and Mrs Clark Vogel hosted a card night at their Lineatnaves home with Luther Lilly of Shoenersyille Mrs Harold Frey of Bath and the Vogels along with sons Frank and Elwood in attendance The remarks touched on unconnected topics and jokes during the gathering.
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Clark Vogel
Lineatnaves
Luther Lilly
Shoenersyille
Harold Frey
Bath
Frank and
Elwood
Town
Farm Calendar notes on fertilizer and pasture practices
The text details timing for fertilizer application before harrowing and after mowing, pasture management for cows, supplemental feeding guidance, and weed control. It references circular 182 from Pennsylvania State College for shelter details, with celery transplanting for fall and winter use through mid July and varieties like Fordhook Houser Emperor Easy Blanching. It also covers rape planting for hogs with Essex rape and seeding rates, and drought resistant fescue.
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Pennsylvania State College
Uncle Elmer Praises Baer Marriage Amid Championship Talk
Uncle Elmer comments on Max Baer’s marriage while discussing boxing and the title scene. He asserts Baer is the world champion for the moment, addressing fans and microphone chatter.
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Joe Logis
Uncle Elmer
Max Baers
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