Pennsylvania Population Tops 9.6 Million in 1930
Final 1930 census bulletin fixes Pennsylvania population at 9,631,350 as of April 1. The gain of 911,333 in ten years reflects a mainly urban surge around Philadelphia, with Philadelphia at 1,950,961 and Pittsburgh at 669,817. Allegheny County leads numeric increases while Delaware County posts the highest growth rate. Forest County remains sparsely settled.
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Pennsylvania
Census Bureau
Philadelphia
Union
United States
Pittsburgh
Scranton
Erie
Reading
Allentown
Wilkes- Barre
Altoona
Harrisburg
Johnstown
Lancaster
Chester
Bethlehem
York
McKeesport
Pensylvania
Allegheny County
Luzerne
Allegheny
Delaware County
Greene County
Beaver
Montgomery
Delaware
Forest
Counterfeit $20 Note Placed in York Circulation
A counterfeit $20 government note passed days ago in York was not alone in the city. Another note of similar design appeared at the Guardian Trust company. Treasury confirms the bill as counterfeit and has handed it to Justice Department agents. Authorities link York notes to those circulated in Columbia.
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York
Guardian Trust Company
Treasury Department
Department of Justice
Columbia
Folk songs gathered for preservation at Library of Congress
The Library of Congress is collecting and preserving America’s folk songs to safeguard traditional music. Researchers and curators compile recordings, manuscripts, and field notes, highlighting regional styles and historical origins for future study.
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America
Library of Congress
Patrols to Report Winter Road Hazards Statewide
State patrolmen are ordered to report any winter road hazards to nearest district Highway Department headquarters. Capt. Wilson C. Price says officers must flag slippery hills curves sleet snow fallen trees poles or wires and other dangers to motorists. Hazards are more common north and west but all districts must stay vigilant.
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Wilson C. Price
State Highway Department
York
Price
Jupiter Will Reign In 1931 Almanac Predicts Weather and Signs
The 1931 agricultural almanacs claim a Jupiter dominated year with a mostly favorable climate, many eclipses including a total lunar event, and late spring conditions. They note 13 full moons, 28 year solar cycle, and zodiac guidance for daily life. Cautions about highway deer and auto accidents prompt illuminated signs.
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Edison
Einstein
Andrew Jackson
Jupiter
Neptune
United States
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George and King Streets
York, Pa
Victor Radio
Eastman Kodaks
Ronson Lighters
Bibles
Whitman
Liggett’s Candy
Victor Records
the Peoples Drug Store
Rexall, Kodak, Victor Radio Store
Gettysburg, PA
Washington
Big Game Country
BAYER_ CREATOR
Court House
Hamilton
Elgin
Waltham
Illinois
Etary
Center Square
Conrad
Carlisle Street
Hanover
J. R. Fleming
J. C. Penney Co
Hanover, PA
Telephone C. V
Ainless
Shorlite ‘Dagen
DR. Shor
N. George ST
Balto. ST
Gitt
American Electric Trains
Waffle
Thermos
Iver-Johnson Bicycles
Perfection
Geo
M. Zerfing
Gettysburg
Santa Claus
Rupp
New Oxford, PA
Carver
France
Ireland
Switzerland
Holiday
Radio
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