Borough Council Advances Wages and Road Projects
The council approved a 25 cent daily wage increase for borough laborers and authorized payment of Patrick estate debts. It endorsed street and sewer works, a tunnel opening under the railroad at Princeton avenue, and insurance on the fire engine. A sermon and Red Cross pledges were noted along with civic calls for service and democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Public Safety Committee
Bell Telephone Co
Chas. A. Smith
Ogdey
Public Property Committee
Dartmouth
Amherst
Princeton Avenue
Ickmore Poultry Farm and Greenhouses Prominent Local Advert
Bickmore Poultry Farm and Greenhouses at Palmers Corner attract attention as the business grows with new hot houses and 2800 mature fowls. Fresh and broilers stressed to order are available. A large force of workers ensures good service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickmore
Palmers’ Corner
Bickley
Unheralded Servants of the Nation and Progress
The piece honors unnamed individuals whose inventions and efforts advance civilization. It credits their impact on industry education health and liberty, portraying these unseen workers as central to national ideals and collective service underpinning the flag and the country.
Swarthmore College Commencement Address During War
In a wartime commencement message Swarthmore College urges unity and tolerance amid conflict. The speech emphasizes living by deeds over words and harmony with opposing views, while noting the college board policy and a call for timely, accurate notices for the current News issue.
Swarthmore Plans Undergrade Crossing With Railroad
Ordinance approves entering a contract with the Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington Railroad to build a pedestrian tunnel beneath tracks at Princeton Avenue Swarthmore. Borough to vacate the at grade crossing and share costs. tunnel to connect Princeton Avenue with the Sylvester Garrett estate plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borwarthmore
Philadelphia, and
Washington Railroad
Kaoe
Princeton Avenue
Morough
Swarthmore
Barmbe Ok
Swartho
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Railroad Company
Woerers
Sylvester Garrett
Delaware County
Pennsylvania
May
Borouch
Princeton Avene
Public Works Contract for Pedestrian Tunnel Damages
The document outlines cost responsibility for constructing a pedestrian tunnel and damages for its removal. It states the contract may be approved by the Public Service Commission of Pennsylvania and does not impair PSC powers under the 1913 Public Service Company Law. It records execution by the Borough and the Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company, with attestations and seals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Service Commission
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Public Service Company
A. Dd
Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Boroucu of
Swart
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist Church
Oliver R. Heinze
Wm. Tees
Clarence Felton
Kedron M. E. Church of
Morton
Methodist Sunday Schools
United States
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Red Auditorium
Republic
Orty
Semcratic
Wilson
America
Ickmore
Ling Ning
Swarthmore College
Burgess
Tie Pritapenpura
Baltimore and Washington Railroad Company
Vincent S. Pownall Jeannet
Albert N. Garre Kr
Borovey
J. A. Perry
Burges
Carroll Thayer
Walter Schwarz
Franklin Ave
Morton, Penna
Morton P. 0
NEW Records
Booth’s Restaurant
Beans’ Home Store
Norwood, PA
Ridley Park
Yale
Goodyear
Swarthmore Garage
Borough Hall
Automobile Insurance
E. C. Walton
Station
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