Civic Club Drives Civic Progress in Clearfield
Friday May 8 1914 report praises the Civic club of Clearfield for self funded work improving town life. The club maintains the lawn by the jail and helped install a drinking fountain near the bridge benefiting teamsters. It previously purchased a street sprinkler and urges borough council to fund ongoing park care and municipal improvements.
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Civic Club
Learfield
Ivic
Clearfield
Silvie Club
Clearfield Hospital Debt Drive Seeks Public Gifts
The Clearfield borough and county are urged to fund the Clearfield hospital debt of 11000 to allow debt cancellation and to enable accepting a 5000 a year for five years maintenance gift from Asbury W. Lee. The hospital serves the county’s sick and injured and relies on public generosity to maintain high efficiency.
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Clearfield Borough
Clearfield County
Clearfield Hospital
Asbury W. Lee
Clearfield
Equal Suffrage Day Observed Across The United States
On Equal Suffrage Day 80 designated by the National Suffrage Association, parades and demonstrations occurred nationwide with women facing little opposition. The piece notes American approach favors moral suasion over militant tactics and contrasts with English suffrage methods, reflecting continued advocacy beyond the day.
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National Suffrage Association
United States
Women Suffrage Support Grows Across States
An editorial argues that American men have shown genuine support for women voting with nine states already granting full suffrage. It notes varying state practices, urges patient, peaceful campaigning, and contends women would use ballots more wisely than some men. The piece contends enfranchisement will spread nationwide and asserts women would resist corrupt influence.
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United States
Huerta's Answer to Arbitration and Vera Cruz Crisis
The piece argues Huerta will attack Vera Cruz with ten thousand troops under General Maas, despite mediation and a U S armistice. It condemns Wilson's watchful waiting, urges full mobilization of American forces, and warns that delays will cost lives and billions. The author blames Wilson for Turkish delays and fears Huerta plans to trap U S forces at Vera Cruz.
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Huerts
Vera Cruz
United States
Huerta
Wilson
Maas
Funston
Curfew calls, roads, and court talk mix in town notes
Street and sidewalk crackdowns stir debate as council weighs a curfew for under eighteens and stricter highway repairs. Town officials face liquor rule breaches and political jostling while Mexico and Colorado issues color local discourse. May Day festivities and schooling gains close the week.
The Bond Issue for Clearfield Town Improvements
Citizens of Clearfield urged support for the annual budget and a proposed bond issue of forty thousand dollars to fund immediate improvements. The pledge was to begin a broad campaign of town enhancements, aiming to make Clearfield one of the west paved towns and to enhance comfort and pride for residents.
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Clearfield
Warning To Young Girls In Clearfield Town
A local warning condemns girls meeting clandestine with young men on street corners and store doorways. The writer notes many groups nightly along Market and Third streets, urging authorities to disrupt these gatherings to protect town morals and parental concern.
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Clearfield
Pennsylvania
Jones Bros and Wilsons Circus Show to Visit Clearfield
A traveling circus style exhibition arrives in Clearfield on May 14 featuring Jones Bros and Wilson's trained animal acts. The show blends Hagenbeck influence with European aerial and equine acts, including Peter Tassor's lions and Miss Zira with leopards, plus Frank Leonard's troupe and Schilling's bears. Two daily performances, afternoon at 2:30 and evening at 8.
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Jones Bross
Wilson
Clearfield
Jones Bros
Wild Animal Shop
Hagenback
Olympia
London
Peter Tassor
Mabel
Zira
Frank Leonard
Herr Schilling
State highway warns against roadside sign ruin
Harrisburg May 4 The State Highway Department orders supervisors and district engineers to enforce a 1803 act penalizing placing advertisements on state property and private property along roads. Penalties range from five to twenty dollars, plus possible imprisonment under a 1831 act. The move aims to curb unsightly signs, protect trees, and redirect advertising to proper channels.
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State Highway Department
Bigelow
Pennypacker
Bige
Row
Hoyt
Will Visit Old Home After Paris Departure
Charles Defferie of Tyrone left Sunday for New York City and boarded a French liner Monday bound for Paris. From there he travels by rail to his old home near Geneva, Italy, with a farewell family reunion including his daughter Annie Cuneo and relatives from Clearfield State College Altoona Punxsutawney and other towns.
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Charles Defferie
Tyrone
New York City
Paris
Geneva
Italy
DeFerie
Annie Cuneo
Lawrence
Clearfield
John
State College
John DeBarber
Altoona
DeMinie Hafetti
Punxsutawapey
Auto License: Piandamus Case on State Highway Funds
Dauphin county court dismissed the motion to quash the Piandamus proceedings seeking to compel the auditor general and state treasurer to pay from motor vehicle license revenues for highway maintenance. The attorney general was allowed to appear as relator. case set for immediate hearing though the auditor general said he was not ready. Likely appeal to the supreme court. local impact is tying up funds for highway construction and upkeep.
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Dauphin County
Commonwealth
Attorney General
Auditor General
Supreme Court
Changes in Schedule Now in Effect on NY Central Trains
On Sunday several changes were made in the time of running trains on the New York Central railroad. No material changes affect the schedule between Clearfield and Jersey Shore. The Patton to Clearfield train now leaves at 7.34 A. M. The Clearfield to Patton train runs on the same schedule. The Clearfield to Mahaffey 11.25 A. M. train will run to Mahaffey but not to Patton. The 7.04 P. M. Clearfield train arrives Mahaffey at 8.26 P. M.
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New York Central Railroad
Clearfield
Jersey Shore
Patton
Mahaffey
Mysterious Philadelphia Physician Claims Cure All Diseases
A self styled physician in Philadelphia markets an apparatus he says cures every disease from appendicitis to hog cholera. He asserts universal efficacy for gout, hog cholera, and other ailments, promoting his device as a panacea.
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Philadelphia
Fraudulent Doctor Promises Cure for Cholera Nearby
A dubious vendor named in American Medical Society circles peddles a supposed cure for cholera. He boasts quick results by injections into the blood and claims testimonials from a DuBois resident, whom he refuses to name. He offers the remedy at thirty five dollars and markets across towns where he has operated.
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Medical Society
DuBoi
Work Completed on Musser Property Premises and Painting
Ferguson finished the concrete and guard walk at A. J. Musser’s home and has also painted the house, setting an example for neighboring properties on the street.
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Ferguson
Conor
A. J. ‘Musser
Printer's error fades as boss departs with bag
In Dallas News a printer's error fades into a sharp note about a boss leaving with the bag. The line about life is altered from joyous to jag, reflecting a near-silent punch at the workplace incident in Dallas.
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Dallas. News
Divorce Notice In Clearfield County Pa 1914
Emma Coskey sues John Coskey in the Court of Common Pleas May Term 1914 for divorce. Master Oscar Mitchell schedules a witness meeting at his Clearfield office on May 22 1914 at 10 20 AM. John Coskey must appear with counsel and testify as needed.
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Cort of Common Pleas
Clearfield County
Pennsylvania
Emma Coskey
John Coskey
Emme
Coskey
Tesumo
Clearfield
Clearfiela County
Hagerty Building
Secondtreet
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E.W. Hess
Greerfield
Sandy
Mexico
Villa
Carranza
Colorado
Bryan
Peace of America
America
Munler
Witmer Park
Jones Bros & ‘Wilson
Harrisburg
Slocum
Sweeney
State of
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National Highways Protective Society
Frederic R. Coudert
Bradley Martin
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Jones Bros. & Wilson’s
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