State to Qualify for Aid in Health Census
Rankisburg June 5 The State Department of Health aims to qualify Pennsylvania for entrance into the United States health registration area. A census of at least 80 percent of the population will gauge disease reporting for typhoid fever poliomyelitis diphtheria scarlet fever tuberculosis smallpox. Reports show high completeness for poliomyelitis and typhoid with certain gaps in others. Doctor Appel notes data will help Pennsylvania join the registration area. The state officials met in Washington with US Public Health Service representatives.
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State Department
Ceacu
Penn
Yivanly
United Buttes
Pheodore B. Appel
Heath
Sad Texlug
ITA
Searle
Jacking
Primary votes cost state candidates in last election
From Harrisburg filing of expense accounts shows total expenditures of 1,476,000 in last primary across Republican groups and candidates. Brown-Davis ticket led spending, Grundy and Pinchot followed with varying per vote costs, while Luzerne county awaits certification.
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News Bureau
Harrisburg
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Falk Fay
Pennsylvania Election Association
Luzerne County
Luzerne
Brown-Davis
Brown
Philadelphia
Secretary of Labor
James J. Davis Iunning
Francis
Hunk Brown
Davis
Joseph H. Grundy
Pinchot
State Committee and Friends
Phillips
Bis
Francis H. Bohlen
Senate
Replanting Forest Barrens in Pennsylvania Since 1899
Harrisburg reports that over 130 million forest trees have been planted or distributed across Pennsylvania since 1899. Since 1919 private land reforestation saw 62.7 million trees distributed, while state forests received 38.8 million in the last 25 years. In 1930, 8,758,941 trees went to 1,752 landowners across all counties, with large shares in Lawrence Beaver and Mercer counties.
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Department of Forests and Waters
Pennsylvania
Pike County
Cnnrics m. Meek
Bureau of Foresb Extension
United States
Keystone
Department
Commonwealth
Lawrence County
Beaver County
Mercer County
Ready Made Home Satisfies Beaver
Harrisburg reports a survey by Frank P. Plessinger of the game commission noting a colony. A brief sales notice promotes wear with verlite stockings, offering support without bulk and trim ankles. Prices are moderate and easy measuring blanks are available with a lady expert to assist.
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Harrisburg
Frank P. Plessinger
The
Game Commission
Beaver colony found in Stony Brook Wyoming County
A beaver colony was discovered in Stony Brook in Wyoming County using a ready made home sand dam as a shelter. The flat rock, about 20 feet from the bank, provides an underwater entrance the beavers require. Water depth at the site removes the need for a dam and the colony feeds on nearby aspen.
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Wyoming
Brook
Farm Real Estate Values Decline in Pennsylvania
Farm real estate in Pennsylvania shows a general decline in value over the past year with little sales activity. Land with improvements averages about 70 dollars per acre vs 76 a year ago, and all plow land about 53 dollars vs 1858. Demand favors well located, improved properties on highways, while electricity availability emerges as a key purchase factor.
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Harrisbrurag
Pennsylvania
Live Wire Activities Among The Granges
A circular of women workers notes a Massachusetts Grange raised over 1500 dollars from its own efforts for hall improvements equipment and community projects. New Hampshire reports the oldest initiates in fraternal circles this year a man in his first year joined the Grange. Connecticut Granges heard a debate on taxation with farmer support. Three generations appeared at a New York State Grange meeting. Granges nationwide honor gold star mothers and welcome servicemen bound for France. Governor Roosevelt, a Grange member, is slated to speak at the Rochester session. State Granges in June include Washington Oregon and South Dakota. New England Granges stage Tercentenary Year pageants. Massachusetts Grange Educational Aid Fund backs hundreds of students. Washington Oregon and Idaho Granges work with the YMCA to help country boys in cities. Rural health and local cleanup are current themes. Mother’s Day programs are common, Father’s Day noted in several places.
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One
Massachusetts Grange
Rochester
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Bline State
Washington
Oregon
South Dakota
Idaho
United States
Advertising Men Honor Max Ludwig at Kane Convention
Max Ludwig of the city was elected treasurer of the Associated Gulf door Advertisers of Pennsylvania at the close of their convention in Kane Pa yesterday. Other officers named were President Fred R. Holmes of Kane, vice president John Way of DuBois and Secretary J Arlington Rees Kingston. Cennetut Lake chosen as the scene for the 1931 convention over three other places.
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Max Ludwig
T City
Associated Gulfdoor Advertisers
Pennsylvania
Kane
Fred R. Holmes
John Way
DuBois
J. Arlington Rees
Kingston
Cennenut Lake
Prosecutions Under Game Laws Rise in Fiscal Year
Harrisburg reports 6210 prosecutions by game commission officers for violations of game laws in the year ending June 1, up from 4862 the prior year. The cases include 892 deer licenses, 1046 for killing in closed season, 579 for dogs chasing game, 247 for alien dog permits, 470 illegal fishing, and other infractions. A boy with a home-made wireless set reportedly heard Italy, amid Mussolini remarks.
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Harrisburg
The
Game Commission
jRare
Prisoner Steals Airplane and Escapes
A prisoner at a French military camp near Bourges stole a military airplane to escape after being accused of stealing a motorcycle. He vanished following the act, with police investigations underway as authorities pursue him.
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Bourges
Jin
Trelandav
Busy Bees Add $426,730 To Pennsylvania Farm Income
Federal State Crop Reporting Service estimates show beekeeping in Pennsylvania contributing about 426730 dollars annually. The summary notes long term growth since 1650 with the industry peaking in 1900 and a recent slight rise after declines. Counties like Lancaster led beekeeping for over four decades, now producing seven percent of the state crop.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Commonwealth
Seiddford
Farm Calendar Promotes Efficient Pig Rearing
Agricultural notes urge reduced feed for faster pork gains at state college. Early full speed hog development cited as profitable.
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Kim Bein Weello
Maanesi Pre
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