Germans Shaped Early Pennsylvania Education and Faith
A historical sketch recounts German influence in 18th and 19th century Pennsylvania. It notes the establishment of early schools including a Moravian school in 1742, Franklin College in Lancaster County, and the first Pestalozzi school near Philadelphia, plus the Lancasterian system's spread under governors Heister, Wolf, and Ritner. It highlights German devotion to church, education, and community, and recalls Regina Hartman’s reunion story at Carlisle, underscoring German hymn influence and Bible use among settlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Pennsylvania
Franklin College
Lancaster County
Wolf
Ritner
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Heidelberg
Tubigen
Strausburg
Mercersburg College
Chambersburg Academy
Wilson's Female College
Cumberland Valley State Normal School
Franklin County
America
Stark
State of
New
York
County
Monroe
Nancy A. Herrick
Asl
Rubber Prices Jump as Raw Material Doubles in Year
A trade clipping notes crude rubber rose from 1.26 to 2.14 a pound, forcing manufacturers to raise footwear prices. It cites U S demand and expanding auto tire use, including cab fleets in major cities, as key drivers of the market surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Harwood
United States
United Kingdom
Glasgow
God
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Paul a Prisoner The Voyage and Its Lessons
In Acts 27 1 26 the voyage with Paul is explored through questions about companions Julius and others the shipwrecks lessons and divine guidance. The lesson asks where Sidon Cyprus Pamphylia Myra are located and how trust in God shapes decisions during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius
Paul
Sidon
Cyprus
Pamphylia
Myra
Paula
City appoints extra police for Halloween night
Special notice states an additional police force will guard property in the city for Halloween night. It warns that anyone destroying property will be prosecuted and that special efforts will be made to arrest those engaging in disorderly conduct. Mayor B F Dixon signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallowe'en Night
Hallowe'en
Woman Predicts Eighty-Eighth Birthday Die Day
Mrs. Julia H. Hancock of Brockton Massachusetts died a few days after predicting she would live to eighty eight. She stated no clear reason for the forecast noting only infirmities of age as the cause. Her belief in the prophecy appeared to trouble her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia H. Hancock
Brockton
Mass
Also Mentioned on This Page
DLO Pennsylvania History
J. B. Eckerman
Carlisle
C. V
John Hartman
Regina
Mother Hartman
Colonel Boquet
Bucks County
London
Dr. Linscott
International Newspaper
Bible Study Club
Rev. T. S. Linscott
D. D
England
Canada
Pape
B. F. Dixon
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Pierce’s
Golden Men
Pauls Lumber Co
Charley
Sage
Rochester, N. Y
Wyeth
Wyeth Chemical Company
Cortlandt St
New York, N. Yacy
McElhinney Drug CO
Special Agents
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