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Newspaper

Clearfield Weekly Progress

Location

Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1915

Page

4

Stampede to Squaw Creek Turned Cold and Fatal

Smoke and Shorty lead a Dawson bound stampede up the White River to Squaw Creek in a brutal frostbitten trek. They confront hidden rival claim seekers, endure scarce food, and witness a man die on the trail as the group presses toward the discovery, with Joy Gastell and Louis Castell aiding at a perilous pace.

Daweop Osis Dawson Famion Bamoke Shorty Sheurty Adam Creek Bardiyeld Breck Daweon Beetle Creek Smuthe Sreck Mai Takenead Owen Alent Bherry Eberty Aedsincess Squaw Creek Rhem Dad Joy Amoke Abe Louis Castell Gastel Smee Laula Gastell Smoke Louis Gastell Tim Costig Derknesa Joy Gaste

Lien is saved in a cryptic inland note

A fragmentary dialogue hints at a location named Norway creek and Lian creek to the south. The text shows a tense exchange and a claim that a lien is saved, with unclear meaning and a promise to continue.

Lien Norway Creek

Five Million New Men in Kitchener's Army Triumphs Appeal

Report on recruitment surge and troop movements as Britain mobilizes vast forces for war. Describes large scale crossings of English Channel and the aim to mount a major frontal movement with three million additional troops. Notes high casualties yet continued production of guns and shells and praise for German military efficiency.

Kitchener England English Channel Fritz Ap Bae

American Woman Attacked and Gold Taken by Police

Berlin reports state officials regret the incident involving Mrs. Nena MacAdoo Foster sister of Secretary MacAdoo. Police entered her Charleston apartment and seized 2900 marks in gold valued at 7250 dollars, later returning the money after inquiry. They say the gold was bought above par by her brother and deny threats were made.

Foster United Press Berlin Nena MacAdoo Foster MacAdoo Charlottesbore Mrs. Foster

Local Social Notes From Grampian Area

Grampian misses and neighbors share visits and events. Mrs Guy Spencer and Mrs Cleaver are mentioned with others at writing and social calls. A birthday gathering drew many young folks from Hepburnnia for Miss Lena Wall's party. Charlie Wriglesworth, visiting from Holidaysburg, stayed with his parents. Fredda Rowles left school to train as a dressmaker with Mrs Klinger. D J Bonsall visits sister in Lochersburg as J W Sceurman spends Sunday in Madera.

Guy Spencer Cleaver and Kester W. T. Thorp Garce Lers Divitt Mies Rexie Stuller Rush Mahlem Dire Frask Hepburnnia Lena Wall Charlie Wriglesworth Hoellidaysburg J. BR. Wriglesworth Fredda Rowles Mirs. Klinger D.J. Bonsall E. H. Harman Lochersburg J. W. Sceurman Madera

Local Ties Stone Quiet Spring Hopes and Moves

Krebs Lewis Wisor and family relocate to Glen Rickey. Mr and Mrs John Brown dine with Mr and Mrs Joseph Lippert as spring opens with good luck. Krebs brick yard restarts. James and John Brown reap skunk catching success. Roy Wiser denied beer license but received marriage license. Wieland builds.

Lewis Wisor Glen Rickey John Brown Joseph Lippert Obert Lippert Krebs James Graham Roy Wiser

Betsey Maffey Home Damaged Reported

Fragmentary notes describe a fire related incident at a residence of L. Tron Patricking with mentions of punishment and a served meal. Names and details are garbled, offering mixed phrases about fees, damage, and arrival of a person named Pear in an unclear setting.

L. Tron Patricking

Birthday party honors Mr Knepp at home

A surprise party was held at the home of Benjamin Knepp for his birthday with a good crowd, delicious refreshments, and wishes for many more happy birthdays. Cora Wisor is visiting Woodland. Alfred Wiser remains ill. several Wiser family members visited Mary Hull and Calvin Parks.

Ares Florida Rive Jain A. Wisor Tereies Sted M. Hull Benjamin Knepp Mr. Knepp Knepp Cora Wisor Woodland Alfred Wiser Jess Wiser William Bowles Mary Hull Clearfield Dottie Wiser Miss Cora Wiser Charles Wiser Ben Parks Emma Wiser Calvin Parks Rey Hull Dorse Wiser Mirs Ben Knepp George J. A. Wiser Bilas Amng Shevesini Doras Wiser Cora Wiser Tess Wiser

Clearfield County Notes and Local Endeavors

Local notes describe spring arrival delayed by winter yet roads improving, plans for Mt Joy church wall and kitchen basement, increased spring farming activity, and growing acreage projections for Clearfield county. Cyrus Kramer plans a new chicken house with turkeys, Win Butler building a duck operation, and Martin Street location guidance near Mt Zion hills. A mud boat remains unusable for travel.

Sam Mt. Joy Church Clearfield County Cyrus Kramer Win Butler Martin Street Mt. Zion

Three Years Fight Against the Bookworm in Dallas

A three year battle against hookworm disease in Dallas area nears completion. Under the State Hookworm Commission, nearly 1.9 million people across 5,000 square miles have been examined, about 650,000 microscopic tests performed, and roughly 25,000 treatments dispensed. Among children tested, infection rates exceed 36 percent with significant long term health impacts noted.

Unitet Peeves Dallas Texas State Dev O. H. Judkins Sstr Heokworr Dion Seoul Enw Jaal

Beleaguered Beauty Trends and Odd Proverb Claims

A garbled clipping discusses male and female beauty fads and a dubious claim that low necklines are healthy in a temperamental climate. Names and places are unclear, but references to Cleveland and a provincial view on fashion appear amid the nonsensical text.

Cook licensing bill could curb bad boardinghouse meals

In St. Paul Minnesota on March 22 Rep. L A Lydiard recounted his years in boarding houses and rising social scale to win office. He introduced a bill requiring cooks in boarding houses and restaurants to pass an examination and obtain a license. Unlicensed cooks may face malpractice prosecutions and license revocation if found drunk for over six months. Complainants may present grievances to the board which can summon cooks for hearing and revoke licenses if substantiated.

St. Paul Minn L. A. Lydiard Minnesota

Annexation Election in Los Angeles ValleyVotes

Voters in the San Francisco valley face a March 20 decision on annexing 120000 acres to Los Angeles. If the valley approves, Los Angeles residents will cast ballots on admission to the city.

Los Angeles San Francisco

First Day of Spring Marked by Weather Oddities

The text notes yesterday was the first day of spring and jokes about weather signs. It mentions an odd forecast and a playful description of conditions this morning without clear dates or locations.

Gteme

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