Local Post Office News Notes and Officials Listed
The article lists officers including Robert H Sommerville as President James H Minds as Vice President and E W Hess as Treasurer with others named as editor and directors. It notes subscription terms of one year and six months and mentions Reedie entered at Clearfield Pennsylvania as second class mail matter.
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Robert H. Sommerville
James H. Minds
E. W. Hess
BR. E. Johnson
John R. Bisler
Reedie
Clearfield
Washington State Officials and elected names list
An OCR fragment enumerates political figures including Giffard Pinchot as United States Senator with regions Pike county and others such as William Draper Lewis in Philadelphia as Governor, Peccy F. Smith of Allegheny county, Frea E B. Lewis of Lehigh county as Secretary of Internal Affairs, Lex N. Mitchell of Jefferson county, Arthur J. Upley of Cumberland county, Anderson H. Walters of Cambria county, Harry Watson of Mercer county, among others.
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Peccy F. Smith
Allegheny County
Frea E B. Lewis
Lehigh County
Congress
Lex N. Mitchell
Jefferson County
Arthur J
Upley
Cumberland
Anderson H. Walters
Cambria
Harry Watson
Merter County
Washington District Ticket List for Congress District
Gay B. Mayo of McKean county and Alonzo S. Moulthrop of Clearfield named for 21st District races in the Washington district ballot. Sth District designation noted alongside the senator race.
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Congress
Gay B. Mayo
McKean County
Alonzo S. Moulthrop
Clearfield County
Washington County Ticket Names and Township Entries
A Washington County ticket lists Earl G. Boose Brady township Edward Lippart Lawrence township Albertus G. Woodwerd Curwens vibe.
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Earl G. Boose Brady
Liege Falls In German Advance In World War I
Friday, August 14, 1914 reports Liege fallen after a week of Belgian resistance. Berlin claims victory amid heavy German casualties. The piece ponders the human cost and notes French and English forces may join Belgian defense, foreshadowing further battles in Belgium and a continued push toward France.
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Liege
Germany
Berlin
Fellen
Belgium
France
Screen the Groceries Protects Produce From Flies
Clearfield merchants have found a method to protect vegetables fruits and other perishables displayed outside stores from flies dogs and other nuisances. Consumers are likelier to trust vendors who shield fresh goods from contamination and exposure.
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Clearfield
Merchants urged to keep goods clean and covered
Citizens urged to refuse purchases from stores that display fruits or goods unprotected by coverings. Emphasis on minimal cost for coverings paying for itself through customer trust and cleanliness, noting disease concerns and wartime supply pressures. Stores urged to prove commitment to pure, filth-free goods.
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Chant
Mer
German American Citizens and the War
The Fatherland argues that German American citizens may hope for a German victory while remaining loyal U S citizens. It notes that they cannot be forced to fight for Germany and that American bread and butter comes from the United States. The piece says Americans should avoid entanglement and that European powers pursue greed and territorial gains, with the United States distant from Europe.
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United States
Germany
Europe
A Dogless Town in New York City
The New York City board of health aims to eradicate all dogs within a year due to a rabies outbreak. The plan applies to every dog, from mangy strays to pampered pets, prompting debate over human safety versus canine companions in a densely populated area.
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New York City
Board of Health
New York
Gotham
Prices Rising As War Disrupts Global Trade
War described by Sherman as more than deaths and battles brings widespread economic strain. European conflict halts European industry and closes mines, forcing U S mills to cut output. Prices for food and goods climb as demand outpaces scarce supply, with even meat prices rising.
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Sherman
United States
Europe
Critics Target Hunters and State Game Policies
An editorial piece argues the state game commission misallocates funds to favor city pot hunters over ordinary rural sportsmen, urges better stocking, and critiques local issues from juror selection to road repairs. It notes nineteen hunters in Clearfield County have obtained licenses and comments on tomato crops and local governance.
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State Game Commission
Game Commission
Bob White
Secretary of the Game Commission
Clearfield County
State Fisheries Department
West Branch
Susquehanna River
The
Limburger town roused by chaos and odd sayings
A garbled column lampoons local worries as foreigners naturalize, marriage licenses surge, sidewalks need repairs, and weather and prices loom. It jokes about finishing schools, dictographs on a golf course, and the meat trust. The Kaiser and peace halls are mentioned amid chaotic Europe talk.
World War I Fighting Across Europe Reports
Reports from Brussels and Paris describe German and Belgian artillery duels near Huy Liege and Namur as six thousand German troops are captured. French forces shell border towns while Vosges reinforcements move toward Alsace. Denmark remains neutral and Russia’s Baltic squadron captures merchant ships. Montenegro officially declares war on Germany as strategic moves stay hidden.
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London
Brussels
Huy
Liege
Namur
Meuse
Paris
Department
Et Moselle
Vosges
Alsace
Pont-a-Moussen
Rhine
France
Austria
Denmark
Copenhagen
Russia
Baltic
St. Petersburg
Prince George Wounied
Prince George
Servia
Helgrade
Nish
War Office
Rome
Trieste
Lemburg
Montenegro
Vienna
Germany
Montenegro declares war on Austria and rainbow rumor quashed
The Montenegran minister in Berlin demanded passports and Montenegro declared war on Austria on August seventh. The Rainbow cruiser news from Vancouver Island clarifies rumors of its sinking, with crew reports of planking and woodwork discarded before departure. A German column advances toward Namur, Maastricht reports say, with an expected assault to resist the attack.
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Tions
Montenegran
Berlin
Montenegro
Austria
Rainbow
Vancouver
Vancouver Island
Ceu
San Francisco
Namur
Rotterdam
Maastricht
Reckoning Fades for Thrones and War’s Hidden Costs
Clinton Scollard laments rulers aloof in chancelleries who chase power while unseen graves and widowed hearts cry out. The piece warns that vengeance and carnage stalk the world, with no clear reckoning in courts or at God, as a distant bugle sounds. New York.
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Clinton Scollard
New York
San
Tragic Auto Pedestrian Crash Near Bigler Station
Albert Brown died after an auto attempted to avoid a train at a crossing near Bigler. Dorothy Brown screamed as the car slid onto railroad tracks, four men aided victims before doctor arrival, New York Central blamed blameless, four girls injured en route to Clearfield. Funeral planned for Osceola Mills.
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Mr. Brown
Dorothy Brown
Clearfield
Charley Hawkins
Harold Schlensinger
W.J. Matthews
Lever Stewart
Kinneral Springs
Biameleas
New York Central Railroad
Bigler
Osceola Mills Leader Albert S Brown Dies
Albert S Brown of Osceola Mills, born in Jersey Shore, died after a serious accident while the freight train halted near Bigier TM. Survived by wife and five children Isabel Dorothy and two others. He led local business ventures and served as secretary treasurer of Moshannon Coal, head of Mercantile Co, Osceola Water, Osceola Bank, and Meadow Brook Lumber. Evelyn Brokaw is his grandniece, connected to Gazette and Brain in Williamsport.
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Bigier
Jersey Shore
Albert S. Brown
Ceola Mills
Rosie ‘Merili
Bro
Lang
Fred
Isabel
Dorothy
Clearfield Hospital
Brown
Mosh
Non Coal Mining Company
Osceo Mills
Pany
Brown, Baird, & Reeves
Osceola Water
ceola_ bank
Osceola Lumber
Meadow Brook Lamb Company
West Virginia
Osceola Mills
Staters’ Association
Pennsylvania
Evelyn Brokaw
James Shiffer
The
Gazette and Brain
Williamsport
Yapan
Kaiser To Reward Deeds Of Valor With Iron Cross
The Iron Cross, founded in 1813, is issued by Kaiser Wilhelm for marked heroism on the field in Germany's current war. A baroness and a corps of war nurses, led by Baroness von Groyss, prepare to sail to assist overseas, including service in the Philippines.
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Kaiser
Frederick William of
Prussia
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
Baroness von Groyss
New York
Atlantic
United States
Philippines
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A. S. Moulthrop
James Mitchell
John W. Barratt
Harry A. Reed
Washington State
Giffard Pinchot
Pike County
William Draper Lewis
Philadelphi
Washington District Ticket
Washington County Ticket
Fatherland
Pennsylvania Railroad
Reedsville
North Clearfield
South Clearfield
North Second Street
Jene
Limburger
America
the Meat Trust
the Hague
Maestricht
Arsist
Tongres
Bones
Albert Brown
Thompson
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the Iron Cross
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