Handsome Phrases Surface in Odd Age Riddle
A quirky Victorian era quip ponders aging, beauty, and virtue. The playful line argues that looks fade but actions define worth, noting how a handsome person may fail without proper deeds.
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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
A quirky Victorian era quip ponders aging, beauty, and virtue. The playful line argues that looks fade but actions define worth, noting how a handsome person may fail without proper deeds.
The borough auditors publish the annual financial statement in circular form. Taxpayers wish for a compact detailed format showing receipts and expenditures. The ten thousand three hundred seventy seven dollars are not clearly explained and the police and street cleaning costs are not itemized. The article notes the public may not access the report and warns of rising tensions in Italy amid the broader conflict.
A regional notice surveys cases where spouses warn the public about trust and fidelity. It notes wives sometimes advertise after abandonment, seeking public support, with sympathetic coverage of a DuBois woman who declares her husband deserted with eight children.
A fragmented early 20th century note cites a Pittsburgh merchant named Goring who promotes reciprocity within the trade, predicting a visit by a notable group of about 100 prominent Pittsburghers during the week.
The traveling merchant plans visits July 18 to 21 to the Insole region arguing personal calls help clear misunderstandings and connect local business men with suppliers. He believes in Red Treecity that small town merchants deserve these outreach trips to foster trade and cooperation.
Balance sheet shows resources including loans and discounts 201000, overdrafts 210000, cash on hand 70200, bank building, and securities totaling 3 4 0 0, with liabilities comprising deposits 2 658 021 and due to banks 40097.07. Directors listed include Fred G Betts and H L Forcey, with a tax-era note from the Comptroller of the Currency.
George Nieine's photo drama Between Savage and Tiger presents jungle peril and a wife’s brave quest in India. The film blends animal dangers with a romantic plot, bolstered by a faithful sailor friend, promising broad appeal and strong box office. First shown Friday night at the opera house.
Grampian H P Wriglesworth and family visited relatives at Beckton Sunday. Mrs A C Clesner is reported on the sick list. H M Davis hosted an auto load from DuBois Sunday. Charlie Wriglesworth and wife of Hollidaysburg spent Saturday and Sunday with J B R Wriglesworth and wife. Mrs Guy Spencer left for Akron Ohio Sunday. Misses Helen Gould and Elien Mitchell visited their aunt Mrs L S Spencer Sunday. Visitors from Lumber City Curwenville and Hepburnin Sunday. Arlene Freeman and Norma Farewell visited Vera Spencer Sunday. K A Spencer. RF D carrier on route No 2 bought a new car. Grid piety post Alice moved to new building at M W Williams restaurant. M W Williams of Clearfield was transacting business in Grampian. B M Fullington offers trips within a reasonable distance at agreed rates. Phone residence. Liv N C Rook leased the Globe theatre room showing Safety First Clothes at 11 dollars. Visit anytime.
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