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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1915
Page
2
A garbled note from an old issue decries hypocritical leadership and warns residents about a deceitful scheme involving rubbish disposal and a threatened political setup. References to faked sincerity and law enforcement eyes appear amid general mistrust of a distant administration.
The public is learning details of a libel case in which Theodore Roosevelt seeks fifty thousand dollars from William Barnes. Roosevelt testifies about party bosses and Platt methods, while Barnes is portrayed as a reform target and corrupting influence within New York politics.
A defense of German methods in warfare is rejected as barbaric and inhumane. The text argues that Germany used modern weaponry to force France and Paris, committing atrocities against civilians that stain history and provoke universal condemnation.
A fragmented editorial tone questions the Kaiser’s temper and methods in wartime, arguing that anything aiding his aims violates civilization. It suggests Americans reject claims that Germany did not start the war and implicates the Kaiser in brutal tactics.
A verse from Strick and Gillian in Varn Life describes a tired decider overwhelmed by daily asks. It laments decisions on clothing breakfast and responding to bids from Shuthers Smith and Co. The speaker pleads for guidance and relief from constant delays and indecision.
In a collage of quotes and comic exchanges a New York anecdote contrasts trimming costs with high living. Annie S Peck keeps food expenses to twenty five cents daily while climbing mountains for recreation, with a frugal diet of fruit cereal and coffee anchoring her meals.
Three new houses are under construction with two nearly finished and one just begun. Various locals, including Be Lare Luzier moving in, Miss Leathy Buck visiting the farm with her uncle, and Miss Vida Watlace from Third Ward, are noted. Neviing and his wife visited Clark Corty, and Mrs. Frank Price hosted relatives this week. Local residents plant tomatoes and oats, with yard social gatherings mentioned.
Mrs George Shaffer of Philadelphia visits E A Hall. Car shops progress with expected employment. Odd Fellows lodge marks 90th anniversary with services at the Presbyterian church led by Rev S T Lewis. Judge holds social hour with speeches by Prof J E Radebach and Rex J H Deible. Music by Jos Griest and orchestra. funds raised for relief association. Visitors include John Sweeny, William Dotte, C W Bauder, and G W Senson. Y W C T U Measuring Serial planned for Friday at the Y M C A room. Subscribe for the Progress.
Local townsfolk share weather notes and recent visits Ruth Peters returns home after Philipsburg trip. residents attend union revival. mention of Two Cent sports from Woodland and social scenes. Clarence Peters to start housekeeping. Geo Shugarts and wife seen in town. three new brick buildings under construction. Bigler baseball season prep with additions Hake Shugarts and Cate Shugarts. Alec Meacham party at his home. Blake Shugars mourns lost pipe. naturalization fees dispute in Schuylkill county. 11:30 p.m. East End service note and bus schedule. Uncle Eben quotes about energy and enemy.
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