Life of Pope Pius X as Told in Fragments and Legend
Fragmentary account recounts the life of Pope Pius X, noting his humble origins, early schooling, rapid rise in the church, and simple, charitable nature. It references his nickname Black Pope, the death of Pius X, and the vow of electors to choose a successor, set against a scene of solemn ceremonies and mourning.
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Sistine Chapean Praing
Ehbton
Pius X
Pius Y
Rome
Sfe
E Eiest
Bish
Mantua
Perod
Cardigast
Electric storm disrupts town power and police report
A brief electric storm hit the town at noon causing multiple telephone poles to fail and power outages. The Clearfield Projo office delayed operations until about 2 PM after a shock knocked down the employer. Hazelnuts scattered across town as the weather event caused damage and confusion. A young man claimed to see robbers near Mr Pickles shop in Lower Woodland, prompting neighbors to investigate but the scene proved unclear.
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Revere
Sevice
Clearfield
Pean
Parks
Social Service Bureau Opens For Religious Film Outreach
The Church and School Social Service bureau announces a plan to boost religious activities by showing social educational and religious pictures at churches and Sunday schools. Rev ER Henartz and leaders from Princeton and Duke outline a non commercial effort to supply high quality films at minimal cost with installations and local oversight.
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New York
Church Sid School Social Service Furong
East Flat Street
ER. Henartz
PD. B
Li& D
Methodist Episcopal Church
Seut
Rank
Wiliam Carter
Dar
Golden Wedding of Lutherburg Couple Celebrated
Albert Shaffer and daughters Rau l and Esther of Clearfield attended the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Shaffer of Lutherburg yesterday. About 400 guests joined brothers and sisters of the couple for a festive event. Mrs Shaffer sprained her wrist the night before and suffered much during the day. A restful dinner under the trees followed the ceremony with many beautiful presents given to the couple.
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Albert Shaffer
Raul
Esther
Clearfield
Jonathan Shaffer
Luthersburg
Mrs.Shaffer
Shaffer Yard
Paris Writer Pierer Loti Seeks Military Commission
Paris, Aug. 20. Pierer Loti, the famed French novelist with prior military experience, has offered his services to the French government and will likely be commissioned in the French army in Alsace.
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Paris
Pierer Loti
Alsare
Naturalized Citizens Not Required to Return to Europe
A statement from Secretary Bryan clarifies naturalized citizens and foreign residents are not compelled to return to their native lands for military service. The United States is not party to any treaty forcing such persons to serve abroad and they cannot be drafted while remaining in the United States.
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Europe
Bryan
United States
Negro Women's Club Meet convenes in Altoona for three days
The Federation of Pantsylvania Negro Women's clubs gathers in Altoona for a three day session. Representatives come from across the state and meetings are held at the Sixteenth Street African Methodist church.
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Negro Women’s Clube
Federation of Pantsylvania Negro Women's Clubs
Altoona
Hungarian Women Ready to Fight on Battlefields
Budapest dispatch reports Hungarian women claim equality with men and vow to defend homeland. They recount Heroine Debo Katia of Fort Egri leading villagers against Turks, pouring boiling pitch and repelling invaders as wives and sisters stand shoulder to shoulder with husbands. Marriage licenses listed: Cecil Wilson and Sarah E. Beers.
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Iby Wiernstronotere
Budapest
Hungary
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Servia
Russia
Hagary
Trent
Fork Egri
Katia
Dobo Katha
Debo Katlea
Hushard
Four DuBois Men Charged With Rioting
Four DuBois citizens were brought to town yesterday charged with rioting. Steve Letio Roman Roddu iski George Marconis and Martin Cammers allegedly disturbed the peace of the borough. They will appear before Judge Bell for further proceedings.
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DuBois
Drisen ‘Wells
Steve Letio
Roman Rodduiski
George Marconis
Martin Cammers
Indole
Dod
Bell
Picnic at Rineral Springs Park Draws Local Friends
A social afternoon featured games and a bountiful picnic dinner yesterday at Rineral Springs Park. Attendees included Mrs. Ed Shirey, Mrs. David Speck, Mrs. Logan McGarvey, Mrs. Ed Bird, Mrs. Daniel Lei, Mrs. Will Kurtz, Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Martin of DuBois, Mrs. John Seiler, Mrs. Joe Maloy, Mrs. Harry Walker, Mrs. Mata Barr, Mrs. Williams and son Donald, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Fran Kittleberger, Mrs. Bixler and Dorothy, Miss Mant Gifford, Bird McGarvey, Helen Walker, Irene and Inez LaBarr, and Mrs. Ross Benchoff.
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Rineral Springs Park
Rihor
Ed. Shirey
David Speck
Logan’ McGarvey
Ed. Bird
Daniel Lei
Pok
Will Kurtz
Bennett
Martin
DuBois
John Seiler
Joe Maloy
Obituary and notices from the Clearfield paper
Grace Burge died at her Weaver Street home at 4:20 PM. She was 40 and the daughter of Jacob Murge, a lumberman. Also advertised are Oliver Typewriter Ribbons, with available colors and orders, and a Resolution of Respect from Camp 25, P. Q. of A., expressing sympathy and defining a thirty day mourning period to be published in town papers.
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Grace Burge
Hew
Weaver Street
Miss Duree
Jacob Murge
Oliver
Oliver Typewriter
Ribbena
Clearfield
Mary Milachestres
Nerther
Reaper
Austrian Wheat Shipment and Neutrality Question
A fragment notes an Austrian wheat cargo linked to the Guernsey and Amsterdam, dated Aug 20. It mentions preparations for war, a neutrality stance taken earlier, and potential actions if neutrality is violated, with officers referencing readiness by May.
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Guernsey
Emperor Francis II Birthday Observed Amid War Calamity
Vienna reports Emperor Francis II marked his birthday Tuesday amid grim news of Europe wars. The aging ruler’s grief stems from an ultimatum to Serra, with tragedies shadowing the celebration. A large reunion was planned for Thursday, August 20, in the county.
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Vienna
Francis
Austria
Serra
Tileq
Notice of sealed bids for concrete girder bridge
Knox Township supervisors invite sealed bids by 12 oclock noon on Tuesday August 24 1914 for a 30 foot reinforced concrete girder highway bridge over Potta Run at Carnwath. Plans and specs available at supervisors and engineer E W Hess Clearfield. A certified check of 50 dollars is required with bid. openings at 1:00 PM. The supervisors reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
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Knox Township
Bath
Penn
Potta' Run
Carnwath
Clearfield
Hide
Banda
Alvin Erhard
Pree
T. B. Parran
Seey
Alex Bloosl
Ted Mre
Isl
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Reese
Saria
Joseph
Barto
Lea XIII
Sarie
Venice
Sacred College
Emere Electric Storm
Noonadur
Japan
Tokyo
China
Social Service Bureau
Pletares
Holy Land
Halr
Greece
Beypt
Iene Eyente
Fort Egri
Cecil Wilson
Blain City
Sad
Sarah FE. Beers
Utahville
Ross Benchoff
Second Street
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