Defeat of Local Option in State Assembly Vote
The lower house rejected the Williams bill for county unit local option by a large margin. Supporters of temperance lament the setback while Governor Brumbaugh faces a machine dominated legislature that ignored the public’s preference shown in the constitutional amendment vote. Critics warn the GOP bosses control policy and taint moral reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Temperance
State Assembly
Williams
Brumbaugh
Weit
Forest Fires Hit Pennsylvania Timber Lands Hard
The state suffers thousands of acres burned yearly as fires start from careless or deliberate acts. Fire wardens struggle to cover vast areas while arrests remain rare. Doubling patrols and stricter enforcement could cut losses to timber owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Forestry Commission
Pennsylvania
April showers and May flowers debate on suffrage and war
A rough-edged digest notes topics from suffrage lectures to WWI impacts, political jousting in New York, and press freedom. It mentions Mrs Hale on suffrage, German war crimes, England football ban, Roosevelt versus Barnes, and political battles over judges and district lines. It also alludes to a proposed repeal of a public utility commission and a gold mine investment dispute.
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Roosevelt
Willian Barnes
N York
New York
Secrets of Vegetable Garden Success
Milton Kelly stresses abundant plant food from manure as the base for a productive family garden. He favors fall plowing with heavy manure, spring topdressing, and constant cultivation to keep soil and weeds in check. He suggests long rows, horse cultivation, proper timing, crop rotation, and studying seed catalogs for varied, well-suited plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Kelly
Evening of Dance and Hidden Plans in Suburban Tale
Corinne, an ex-worker in the city, faces an arranged dance partnership with Marden Drew as family hosts prepare a colonial ball. Secrets rise as Corinne recalls a past engagement, while Drew declares intent to reclaim their bond. Mrs. Melledge and Mr. Ramsey watch the emotional scene, hints of a resolved romance and a planned march echo through the gathering.
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McClurerat
Molledge
Civielenges
Ramsey
George Washington
Corinne
Mrs. Melledge
Marden Drew
Elas
Marden
Melledge
Corinna
Becaue
Herbert
Herbert Melledge
Mr. Ramsey
Helen
Mr. Drew
Martha Washington
Corinos
Mrs. Melledige
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A. Bummestille
Howe
KE. Jomhegh
James HL Minde
M. Sommerville
E. Minds
Joan SN. Barnatt
Mouster OF
Ofice
Chartall
Ses
Barry
Newbee
Fourth Ward
Pinallas
Clearfield
Wichita
Ndo
Garemocrat
Tate Senate
Clearfield Hunting Club
China
United States
Europe
Siam
Jni
Mrs. Hale
France
England
McNichol
Democratic Party
Judas
Harry Hall
Public’service Commission
Commission
Flinn
SY Hope Aunolsi
Liam
Mandy
Rasius
Topeis Journal
Clearfield’s Large General Store
Ross & Woods
Clearfield, Penn
THE
Clearfield National Bank
Bank of Service
Roger
William F. Powell
South Second Street
Bell
Onyx
Alfmond
Lord & Taylor
Clearfield Progress
Ible
Sirapie
Cayly
Egste
Jota Wateon
Iecee
Perrel
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