Decorative home ideas and a call for lay church help
A long passage on thrifty home adornment suggests turning everyday items into stylish knickknacks such as a demijohn plant stand and simple bookcases. It promotes a modest suburban cottage design with detailed color schemes and interior finishes. A wide discussion urges lay Christians to share ministry, noting clergy overload and the need for active lay involvement across denominations.
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People’s Architect
Myle
Mr. Moody's Bible Institute
Idlewood Methodist Protestant Church
David Jones
W. T. Cowl
Simeon Hissell
Curry Institute
J. Gregory
Dre
Charles 8
Ropixson
New York -Apesarae
Presbyterian Ministerial Association
Sutherland
Synodical Committee
John J. Beacom
D. Kennedy
E. R. Donehoo
Scotch Presbyterian Church
John Knox
George T. Forres
Union Depot to House Branch Postoffice at Once
Postmaster McKean secures approval to relocate the Registry Transfer from 1157 Penn avenue to Union depot. A branch postoffice is under construction at the station to expedite mail handling and serve travelers, with potential for a money order division if mail volume warrants.
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Union Depot
McKean
Pennsylvania
Hazen
Penn Avenue
Roads that Boost Suburban Growth and Farm Profits
Henry W. Kratz argues before the State Board of Agriculture in Harrisburg that good roads raise land values near Philadelphia in Montgomery and Delaware counties, expand suburban residence areas, and cut transportation costs. He cites 1883 census figures, rail and freight links, and comparisons of road surfaces to show how durable highways boost town and country prosperity and justify reform through informed public opinion.
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State Board of Agriculture
Harrisburg
Henry W. Kratz
Schwenklyville
Montgomery
Delaware
Philadelphia
Ilinois
Ely
Clemens Hershel
Boston
America
Gilmore
Pennsylvania
Times
Ordinance Authorizes City to Buy 15 Acres in Pitsburg Ward
City authorities approve the Department of Public Works to purchase from H Sellers McKee fifteen acres in the Nineteenth ward of Pitsburg for sixteen thousand seven hundred twenty dollars. The ordinance specifies fee simple transfer and directs the Controller to issue a warrant for payment. Approved March 13 1890.
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Department of Public Works
Jacob Weber
Itteburg
Pittsburg
Ands
Thoms W. McVone
R. A. Ralph
City Water Works
McCune and Halph
Samuel Garrison
H. P. Ford
Geo. Sheppard
Geo. L. Holliday
Common Council
Geo. Booth
WM. McCallin
H. EL
Wea Bank
H. Sellers McKee
Pttsburg
Pitsburg
Casper Negley
James McColly
Jacob Walter
Sai James McCully
A. D
Select Council
Geo, Booth
W. HH. McCleary
Thomas W. McCune
K. A. Ralph
Riverview Avenue
Fitteburg
Highland Reservoir
SF 15
Rohea
Samuearrison
Wim. Jancey
Jancey
Riverview
Eeivanth
Connell
G. L. Holliday
GEO
Oved
We. SR
Amenee Book
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