Baby with eyes opens world for blind parents
In a Lake George, Colorado home Benjamin Richards and Myrtle Higby, both blind, welcome a newborn son who is born with perfect eyes. The couple, married after meeting at a blind school, have two older children who have never seen light. The doctor’s verdict brings joy as the baby’s vision gives the family new hope.
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United Press
Gelorado Springs
Lake George
Sgcountain
Benjamin Richards
Colorado
Myrtle Higby
State School For the Blind
Richards
Richard
Gir
Wipsby
Mother Richards
Father Richards
Notice to Plant Trees by Shade Tree Commission of Clearfield
The Shade Tree Commission of Clearfield offers two hundred Norway maples for planting within the Vorsagh limits at 1.20 per tree. Trees guaranteed not less than 12 feet tall with solid caliper and symmetric shape will be delivered by early April.
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Shade Tree Commission of
Clearfield
Norway
Ealiper
Sound
Safe at 4000 feet the aeroplane threat in war
An interview recalls three secret service factions in El Paso and a pilot's plan to fly across the Rio Grande, halted by Col. Steever's caution. He notes European warfare proves 4000 foot altitude makes planes nearly unhittable, raising what might have happened had the flight occurred.
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Seret Service
E! Pase
Maderista
Orosco
Jnlive
Sommerfeld
Baseball Park
Rio Grand
Col. E. Z.] Steever
Ameri
el Paso
Secret Service
Rio Grande
Col. Steever
Europe
United States
Orseco
Motorcycle Show Opens in Indianapolis Dealers Open Exhibit
Indianapolis February 25 Motorcycle and bicycle dealers began their first independent show today opening an exhibit that runs this week. Organizers expect strong attendance as enthusiasts view new models and accessories.
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Indianapolis
Indianapoelis
Former Clearfield Citizen Dies in Virginia Home
A ruined obituary notes Mr. Bexley born in Louisa county and veteran of the Confederate army. He lived in Roanoke but resided in Louisa, contracting locally, and died at his Virginia home. Survived by seven daughters and three sons, plus two brothers and three sisters. Funeral planned in Trevillians.
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Bexley
Louisa County
Roamoke
Louiza
R. F. . Boxley
Roanoke
C. A. Boxley
Gate City
W. W. Boxley
W. H. Duerson
Spottsylvania County
A.m.goodwin
Thorit Towles
H Clifton Forge
Boxley
Trevillians
Wilson Seeks Possible Food Stuffs Compromise Plan
A confidential memorandum on sending foodstuffs from the United States to both allies and Germany was discussed as a next step if the American plan fails. President Wilson, Secretary Bryan, and Counsellor Lansing met to formulate the proposal, with ambassadors Page and Gerard in London and Berlin. The memo’s contents were to be guarded closely to avoid public embarrassment during belligerent talks.
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Feye One
United States
Germany
Gifford Not Likely To Be Tried Again
Indications today that Marion Gifford Jr will not be retried for the murder of Frank J Clute. Two juries in his two trials have disagreed and eleven jurors favored acquittal in the second trial. District Attorney may refrain from third trial as defense contemplates no dismissal of indictment. The Hudson aristocrat resumes studies after release on $25000 bail and plans college work and a professional career.
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Albany
Marion Gifford, Jr
Frank J. Clute
Gifford
Alexander
Philadelphia to form unified chamber of commerce
United Press dispatch from Philadelphia reports the city plans a new consolidated chamber of commerce. Directors propose an annual appropriation of 10000 for commercial and industrial welfare to unite all trade bodies into one central organization. Planned bureaus include traffic, publicity and legislative, with a bureau to manage export efforts.
Bazaar at U B Church to feature baked goods and crafts
Bread pies cakes aprons and fancy work for sale at U B church Friday afternoon and evening February 26. A 10 cent lunch will be served. Dr W H Craft of Coalpert was seen visiting Clearfield today. Subscribe for the Progress.
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U. B. Church
W. H. Craft
Coalpert
Obituary for Tuses Wingard of Mt Zion
Tuses Wingard of Mt Zion died at home after a year long illness. Death attributed to tuberculosis. Survived by widow and several relatives including Mrs Wood Blancett of Creensbury Mrs Thomas Nefling of Raney Mrs Henry Hicox of Qlanta Mrs Lever Pooley FF mre William of Brie Pon of Benréman and Herbert at home. Burial planned in Buley cemetery.
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Tuses Wingard
Mt. Zion
Ics
Wood Blancett
Creensbury
Thomas Nefling
Raney
Henry Hicox
Qlanta
Lever. Pooley
William
Brie
Benréman
Herbert
Ule
Buley Cemetery
How to Set Up a Stove and Sell a Range
Domestic tips from the United Press outline steps to install a stove, prepare a range for sale, and manage customer billing. The fragment discusses avoiding errors, presenting the product, and guiding buyers through the purchase process in St. Paul, Minnesota, in February.
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St. Paul, Minn
McDonigal Raft Starts Down River
The first timber raft of the season departed Leek Haven for South Williamsport to reach the Supp many miles away. Experienced rivermen Samuel Myers Barry Myers and dahon guided the raft as floodwaters fluctuated and possible sand bars threatened its progress. Local observers noted several near-misses and the operation included a crowd from the Wottersdale area watching the voyage. A separate classified section lists farm job seekers and real estate opportunities in Clearfield and nearby towns.
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Leek Haven
Mondaiy Affermnoon
Williamsport
Samuel Hy Myers
Barry Myers
Dahon
Myers
Lock Haven
Howe
Ummey
Wottersdale
Leek Yingen
Aril
Janes
Pati
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Penn's
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Lockport
Linden Street
Ouse International Realhs
Cepneratie Az
Avon Club
San Mario
B. Koban
Ross & Woods
Market Street
Lily
Interase
Stedford
Ellenberger
Asafety
Anna M.cuneo Market
Jodan’s
Poy
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