Bill of Senator Weingartner on Poor Approved
The 1926 Pennsylvania legislature completed all measures, approving a state hospital for crippled children with $260,000, and authorizing highway planning and compensation to injured volunteer firemen. The acts include care and vocational training for indigent children with surgical tuberculosis and highway developments from Bridgeville to the Virginia line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Weingartner
Suernaleal Laws Service
Swartusburg
Vt Wolnegariogr
Lawrence Oun
Department of Health
Vatablah
Honapitel
Narnest
Dauphin
Igent
Secretary of Highways
Buckman
Bief
Hess
Lancaster
Uye
Bridgeville
Alegheny County
Treveskyn
Ceell
Hickory
Avella
Virginia Plate Line
McKim
Avexiiony
Mercer County to Build Two Bridges Over Bluff Run
The water and power resources board approved Mercer county commissioners plan to construct two bridges across Bluff Run in Salem township Mercer county. The move follows a state review and sets the project timeline and funding framework as part of regional infrastructure upgrades.
Philadelphia Placed Under Vice Quarantine in Tenderloin District
Philadelphia's vice quarantine orders were issued by Director of Public Safety Smedley Butler, targeting the Tenderloin district. Inspections surged as more than 100 patrolmen enforced the crackdown with planned wholesale raids and warrants pursued by the so-called mystery squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinternational News Service
Butler
Earliest Almanac Block Of Marble Recounts Ancient Almanac Roots
A fragmentary report describes the world’s oldest almanac carved on a marble block from Pompeii, dated 4 D. 791, now in Naples. It details three months per side, with sections on celestial events, agricultural work, and religious festivals. The piece notes Roger Bacon and Chaucer referenced almanacs, and mentions early astral systems and zodiacal signs assigned in ancient Egypt. It closes with brief notes on a Brooklyn clock, Chicago spring fashions, and local transit quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Muso Berbonico
Naples
Keates
Roger Bacon
Chaucer
Bacon
Chlrist
Sorosis Meeting in Slippery Rock Draws Attendees
Slippery Rock hosts the Sorosis club monthly gathering at Mrs. M A Gibson’s Franklin Street home. Guest of honor Mrs Elizabeth Bard of Bulor, with visits from Mr and Mrs Morrison of Pittsburgh and Mr and Mrs Maybury. Discussion noted about teachers and local residents. property sale announced as Samuel Cross bought Mary Roozel home on South Main Street.
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Elizabeth Bard of
Buller
Slippery Rock
Sorosia Club
M. A. Gibson
Franklin Street
Deir
Wizabeth Bard
Bulor
Hardway
Slippery Row
J. GB. Morrison
Pittsburgh
Dt. Maybury
Mary J. Morrison
Mathlee Adems
Ponverdate
Cambrian County
Alge
C. J. Adams
Cowo
Brice
Bobble
Warren
Ohlo
Vishltas
Adams
T. Ware
J. B. Sinans
Ernst Cowper Street
Edward Snyder
Grova City
R. la Grubb
Cleveland
Sven
Jean
Willin
Madge
Jling
Samuel Cross
Branckton
Mary Rooz
Tales Of Evil Eye In Albania Across War-Torn Lands
Reports describe widespread belief in the evil eye and witchcraft in Albania, a country long unsettled by wars. Observers note the Shiriga witch woman and fearsome powers as regions endured occupations by Germany Austria Bulgaria France and Italy during the world conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Qibon Wea
Albania
Italy
America
Eyil
Derrensa
Europe
Balkans
Germany
Austria
Bulgaria
France
2000 Year Old Kettering Oak Heads to United States
The 2000 year old Kettering Oak, 47 feet in circumference, has been uprooted from the Duke of Buccleuch estate in Scotland and shipped to the United States to stand in Congress’s front yard for display. The piece contrasts forest wealth with modern waste and features notes on ancient oaks such as Robin Hood's Oak and Owen Glendower Oak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint-Gaudens
Diana
Stanford White
Madigan Square Garden
Madison Square
New York University
New York
Cinternational News Service
Cleveland
Kettering Oak
Duke of Buccleuch
Scotland
United States
Cungreasa
Davey Hespe
St Fryland
Ares
Robin Hood
Shelton
Owen Glendower Dax
Arcos
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Assembly
Mercer
Tne
Florida
Rae
Tao
Witch
Dexter
H. R. Huston
New Castle and
Ellwood City
Lowe Brothers
Phidelphia
Lenderlyin
Banos Aven
Brooklyn
Chicago
Buick
Lawrence Auto Co
Mercer Street
New Castle
Elweod City Garage Inc
Ellwood City, PA
U.S
Gunton Motors CO
Neshannock Avenue
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