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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1915
Page
4
The notice lists important dates for 1915 including naturalization court on January 16, license court on January 23, and the inauguration of Dr. Brumbaugh as governor on January 19. It also reflects on local politics, speechmakers, and wartime news from New York and Clearfield.
The piece argues the Penrose gang barrenly rewards its followers at taxpayer expense. It cites hundreds of useless offices in state and legislative control, claiming only machine loyalists win appointments while others go without.
After Christmas households face unpaid bills and potential payment arrangements. Merchants respond with bargains and liberal store news to attract housewives, clear surplus winter goods, and prepare for spring merchandise.
An obituary style critique declares John K Tener’s Pennsylvania governorship a pliant tool of gangsters, arguing his retirement signals machine-rule endurance and accusing him of insincerity in reforms. It asserts Tener opposed local option, workers’ compensation, and equal suffrage while in office.
Excerpts from Borough Engineer E W Hess annual report to council at a December 29 meeting show busy street and sewer work in Clearfield. The report notes substantial completed improvements, paving the way for future projects, and claims the borough saved several thousand dollars through prudent council decisions and efficient street department leadership.
Dr Samuel G Dixon explains how diphtheria antitoxin dramatically reduces deaths when given promptly after onset. He cites state health records showing mortality rises sharply with delays, and notes antitoxin can be used in very large doses safely to cure or prevent spread among exposed children.
A collage of quips and quotes appears to parody marriage, finance, and philosophy. Snatches from Indianapolis Star Detroit Free Press Richmond Times Dispatch mix humorous exchanges about vows faults investors and secrets with playful banter among fictional speakers.
The engineer summarizes spring and summer progress on street and sewer projects, praises Street and Sewer Commissioner Wanfield Graham, and notes bond funds and costs for North Second street repair Spruce street sanitary sewer South Second street work and paving, hose houses construction, and ongoing issues at Stinky Run with proposed relief and current allocations for Daisy street paving fire equipment borough building repairs garbage incinerator and parks.
An 19th century style poem presses a wild ode on hunting, calling Huntsmen, and the pack to sound the old summons. It extols the chase as world purpose, urging riders to roam, ravage, and wreck for the lords of the hunt, with somber tone on fear and hunger.
A report from Washington states Senator James K. Vardaman of Mississippi plans to seek repeal of the Fifteenth Amendment and changes to the Fourteenth. He argues enfranchisement should be restricted and urges the president to control patronage as the prize. The move targets both parties amid Senate debate.
A playful exchange at a country house as a guest arrives. The host greets them and jokes about weather and a sleigh ride. Jack responds cheerfully, noting he hadn’t noticed the chilly air.
Harrisburg January 7 General Ed Morrell of Philadelphia named grand marshal for the January 19 inaugural parade after consultation with the governor elect. Elder William J Swigart of Huntingdon chosen to offer invocation and benediction. Chief Justice J Way Brown of Lancaster to administer oath. A bronze badge with blue enamel will be worn. The event includes a noon ceremony, a Capitol park parade, and a nighttime public reception at the Capitol.
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