Will Labor for Party Ticket to Guide Washington Parade
Washington party committee lists include James Mitchell as state committee member for Clearfield county and a long roster of district chairmen and precinct leaders across Clearfield county. The slate names Brishin to Beers with numerous ward, township, and precinct assignments, detailing local organizers and political reach for the fall campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Barratt
Washington Party
James Mitchell
Clearfield County
Brishin
John D. Walker
Burnside
Robert Burns
Chester Hill
Edgar Shantz Clearfield
Richard Paterson
Clearfield
A. Sahm Clearfield
Lewis Shaffer
Wallaceton
R. W. France
Westover
J. B. McKee
Beccatia
Blain City
A. Adorn
Norman McGee
Lredy
Luthersburg
I. H. Edinger
Brady
Troutville
A.black
East Ridge
WJ. Westover
Burnside Township
New Washington
Iuseell Rorobaugh
Patchinville
F. E. Crossman
Chest
J. C. Cross
Covington
Celest Veriot
Cooper
Kylertown
B. G. Jones
Peale
Andrew Brown
Winburne
Chas. Johnson
Decatur
Centre
Robert Patterson
Pectur
Graham
John Fenton
Gearhartville
Obadiah Long
Kephart
Willinea Kronse
Ferguson
E. E. Owens
Girard
William Kirkwood
Gaghen
Warren Lingle
Centre Hill
Thos Beveridge
Grehem
J. G. Maines
Yeenwood
David Patter
Workmen Hear Dean Lewis in Mining District Rally
Dean Lewis and J B Martin spoke to miners at Williamstown arguing for a square deal and denouncing the Penrose machine. Lewis urged passage of a minimum wage law for women and criticized senate actions and operators dictating amendments. He and Pinchot joined in the fight against Penrose with applause from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
J. B. Martin
Middletown
Washington
Lewis
Williamstown
Senate
Penrose
Senate Committee On Mines and Mining
T. A. Kurtz
W. W. Lenker
Millersburg
Gifford Pinchot
Bigelow
Learn to Forget Pontifical Wisdom in a Renaissance Quotation
A concise quotation discusses Caesar forgiving others and Cicero noting his habit of not forgetting wrongs. Petrarch is cited praising pardon as a noble revenge and forgetting as even more beautiful, illustrating themes of memory, mercy, and virtue across classical and Renaissance thought.
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Caesar
Cicero
Petrarch
Bluff That Is Hard to Call in Letter Closings
When a writer runs out of things to say or wants to prompt action they note that the mail is about to close and urgency rises to ensure the letter goes out. The phrase reflects a common epistolary nudge urging speed to meet posting deadlines.
Hetch Hetchy Bill Defended By Pinchot Camp
A Kent column lauds Gifford Pinchot for drafting and backing the Hetch Hetchy bill granting San Francisco a public water supply. It profiles battles with Spring Valley Water Co and water power interests, notes broad support from federal and state officials, and argues the project serves over a million people despite opposition claiming harm to Yosemite National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kent
Congress
San Francisco
Spring Valley Water Company
Water Power Trust
San Francisco Bay
Gifford Pinchot
Hetch Hetchy
Bay Jes
San Joaquin Valley
United States
Congress of the United
Yosemit Valley
Yosemite Park
U. S
Army
Telrest
Presiident
Tioe Commission
Denver
Hetch Hetchy Valley
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley
Pinchot Battles Monopolies Over Hetch Hetchy Fight
The piece recounts Gifford Pinchot defending the Hetch Hetchy bill against powerful San Francisco monopolies in electric light and water. It notes San Francisco’s $1,750,000 land purchases, the bill’s aim to build a dam and rights of way, and Pinchot’s role with the National Conservation Association backing the administration to win passage against partisan and press attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
San Francisco
Bay Cities
Pinchot
Hetch Hetchy Valley
Yosemite Park
Congress
Bay
Hetch Hetchy
Finchot
National Conservation Association
Piarchot
Alaska
Montana
Idaho
Mr. Pinchot
Pincha
Yandel
Mr. Pinechot
Matare
Bold Robbers In Madera District Reported In County
A gang is believed to have headquarters in Clearfield county near Madera. Buildings have been entered and property stolen. Monday night the Madera post office safe was blown open. a shot was fired at fleeing burglars with no result. Suspicious men reportedly paid hotel bills with pennies, and locals consider forming a vigilance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield County
Madera
Lost pin recovery notice at Walnut Street
A pin lost by a Progress reader has been found and will be returned to the owner who calls at 803 Walnut Street to claim it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peron
Walnut Street
Boiler Inspector Dead in DuBois After Illness
William H. Shaw, boiler inspector for the B. R. P. railroad and resident of DuBois, died Tuesday from a complication of diseases in that town. The text discusses cancer risks from chronic ulceration and irritative GI conditions, urging removal of chronic irritation as a preventive measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Shaw
DuBois
Parable of Life Wireless Telegraph Parable
The passage uses a wireless telegraph apparatus in a home to illustrate life’s lesson that they can receive but not send. It notes that sending costs power, so they extend the aerial to receive messages yet never transmit. The incident stands as a parable about life.
Distribution Reflections on Providence and Wealth
A short meditation by Margaret Bottome noting that gifts from Providence seem more evenly spread than people imagine. The poor savor little at times, while the rich savor much less than expected, prompting thoughts on happiness and equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bottome
Judgment In Public Affairs Proclaimed By Lord Rosebery
A reflection on judgment in public affairs stating it is the capacity for a large calm and unbiased view. Lord Rosebery emphasizes that a nation prospers in direct relation to the number of men possessing this judgment. The passage advocates thoughtful, measured governance over impulsive action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rose“Dery
Buying Stocks. Willis and Gulls discuss two methods
A brief exchange quotes Willis stating two ways to buy stocks: outright purchase or another method described by Gulls as “ta wrong.” The dialogue hints at investment strategies and buyer caution with a humorous note from Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Puck
Philipsburg Employees Host Picnic Games and Dance
Philipsburg employees organized a sports day with baseball, field events, and races won by Townsend and Si of Philipsburg and C Kirk of Clearfield. Afterward music and dancing filled the evening, with ice cream and lemonade for all. Frost chaired the committee with Fullington and Miss Troy aiding. The Penn-Publi company notes the annual affair will likely continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Johns
Philly
Clearfield
Townsend and
C Kirk
Flegal
R Philipsburg
Dash Hope Wiggins
Philipsbi Johnson
Clearfelds
Philipsl
Frost
Messrs
Fullington
Miss.Troy
Penn-Publi Company
Deserving beggar or aid questions rise in old debate
The fragment argues against easy giving and charity, criticizing unwise receipts and calls for examining financial reports. It references early efforts to improve and improve selling while noting appeals for aid and the tension between generosity and prudent spending. The tone mirrors a mid century editorial on aid.
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Will Labor
Will Aid County
Progressive Organization
Arthaus
Cataract
Karthaus
I. W. Reese
Knox
Boardman
Thos. French
Carowath
John S. Fleck
New Millport
David Yocum
Lawrence
Thos Hemphill
Glen Richey
Jas. Norman
Hillsdale
C. CG. Johnson
Morris
Ashcroft
W. F. Harris
Allport
Lin
Sandy
Oklahoma
D. P. Christian
Union
Samuel Beers
Woodward
Sanborn
D. J. Kline
Sterling
Sam el Rainsley
N. Houtzdale
William Bloom
W. Houtzdale
Joseph R. Partridge
Son
Gulich
Ginter Precinct
Petterson
Janesville
John Hartington
Huston
Brady Overtorf
Tyler
Joe Morehouse
Jordan Township
Chas. Sawyer
Dean Lewis
AleClure
Congressman
Big
Kent
Lima
L Snyder Bldg
As. Atteney
Lancaster
ROSS
Ermene
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