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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1915
Page
6
A detailed exposition on potato cultivation covers soil suited to potatoes, seed selection, and seed storage. It discusses soil preparation, manure and fertilizers, planting depth, and the role of tillage. It notes disease risks like blight and rosette, and suggests protective measures and timing to maximize yield.
A playful poem by Minna Irving from Lestie's depicts a persistent fly invading dawn, kitchen chaos, porch bliss, and every corner. The speaker urges swatting the pest as it roams pots, pans, sink, meat, fish, and hair, turning joy to wrath.
State College Pa June 9 At the fifty fifth commencement at Pennsylvania State College Clearfield county sent three graduates W L Kirk Allport earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering J E S McCord Bervinedale earned a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry D E Winslow earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering The class size reached 365 the largest to graduate from Penn State Forty more Clearfield county students are enrolled across various departments and classes
The Womans Club holds a Thursday afternoon and evening benefit at the Globe to fund summer work. Seven reels showcase unusual merit with slides on the real public health exhibit and tuberculosis prevention, explained by secretary Lewis. Attend for entertainment and instruction.
Fourteen young Italians employed in Clearfield have applied to the Fratian consul at Altoona through Sam Toney for transportation to Italy to join their regiments. They will Sail from Philadelphia on June 14 or 22, the exact date to be fixed. Two of the men will join their regiments as soon as they reach Italy.
Marriage licenses issued to W E Hefferman of Centre County and Mary E Medemic of Decatur. Hanes of Falls Creek and Twila Brady of Dubois. W E Hudson of Hazelhurst and Mary Hudson of Curwensville. Joseph Tonyck and Anna Pyzowski of Brain City. Arbert Brant of Munson and Anna Tuknczewicz of Sandy Kwerorawicz. A C Tubbs of Kerimecor and Verna Graham. C P Weart of Fr mucho, questionably typed locations, in Pennsylvania.
Huntington Presbytery met in Tyrone on Tuesday with Rev E C Reeve opening in prayer. Calls for Rev Edward Kennedy and Rev Andrew Kiss were read. Parkhill ordained as evangelist and to be installed at Curwensville in June. evangelism slated as keynote for October meeting in Bedford.
Mrs. George Kolovensky committed death by own action at 7 oclock this morning by shooting herself with a revolver at her home about a mile and a half from Karthaus. A year earlier a bad fall and excessive labor left her demented.
Washington June 9 The Mexican situation was not lost sight of as officials discussed the future of the Southern republic Carranza's forces have been increasing their real arm attack against the Villaistas If he brings order from chaos it is problematic whether his government would be recognized by this government.
In Winburne Jac Ratz was injured at the mine and cared for by Dr. Thorpe. Ratz has asthma trouble. William Vinton, 121, broke an arm while wrestling last Thursday. Samuel Goldberg of Cleveland visited and then left for Clearfield. Gust Palmgreen, recently in Denver, returned home noting seven feet of snow in the mountains. Fire company officers met to discuss building a hail last Thursday.
Woodland church group hosts monthly social with 51 attendees at the Albert home. Visit notices include Lola Harwick and Eva Fell visitors. residence change on Main street. Mules for sale due to mine trolley expansion. inquire at Winburne. Postmaster appointments for Pennsylvania towns announced by the president.
Special to The Progress details Galicia's battlefield along the River San. The piece explains the river's course from Przemysl to the Vistula, noting heavy fighting between Austro German forces toward Lemberg and Russian armies. It highlights geography, flood risks, and the river’s strategic significance in the ongoing conflict.
The fourth annual state convention of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opened in Altoona with 36 delegates. Past Worthy President Thomas H. Greevy presided as leaders from Harrisburg to Pittsburg spoke. Officials reported 167 acres and 53,000 members in the commonwealth. A proposal to raise monthly dues to 78 cents per member or reduce benefits was sent to the judiciary committee. Punxsutawney, Allentown, and Scranton indicate plans to host next year’s convention.
Washington reports the summer vacation season starts with 40,000 government clerks taking leave. Each earns 30 days off, not counting Sundays, and most take it during the heat of summer. Vacation runs from June 1 to New Year’s Day with Saturday half-holidays observed, closing departments at 1 PM.
A historic guide explains humane lobster killing methods and preparation. It describes cutting between the body and tail to kill instantly, inspecting freshness, and steps to prepare and broil lobster meat with butter lemon and claw meat served hot.
Bradford township notices grant letters testamentary to W A Devling of Woodland, requesting all debts be paid and claims filed promptly. Saree May 27 1915.
The fragment sketches a whimsical dialogue about the Queen of the May and a June bride, then shifts to an 1915 Dearfield borough tax ordinance. It fixes taxes for general, bond, and gas and water levies, sets collector commissions, and records a name spell clarification during a public notice event led by Frederick B. Kerr and J. D. Connelly.
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