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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Sos W Bamratt and an evening time patient along with moral judgement, labeling liars hypocrites and promising rewards. The readable portion is incomplete and lacks clear event or context for a concrete summary.
An editorial argues that immigrant and foreign resident children in the United States show strong academic progress and appreciation for public schools. A Russian girl in Denver reportedly completed four years of study in three, praising American schooling for informality, access, and lower costs, while noting American mothers’ waning value on education. The piece laments that cultural shifts and materialism may diminish American students’ regard for schooling.
An urging public health note from Clearfield warns residents that houseflies spread disease as warm weather returns. It urges immediate sanitation, removal of filth, and extra cleanliness to prevent infant deaths and future outbreaks. The piece also makes a wartime compare and contrasts to Kaiser with a provocative historical jab.
A German reply to President Wilson’s note on submarine warfare against neutral ships is expected next week. Berlin hints the tone will determine whether the United States seeks a firmer position on submarine actions. Germany blames England for Lusitania losses and warns of potential stronger U.S. action if Berlin rejects the request.
Clearfield citizens displayed strong hospitality to Pittsburg visitors yesterday and boosted town spirit. The event stirred public enthusiasm against the German government, and residents hope the momentum endures beyond today.
Harrisburg May 20 county planners rush to join State-wide Good Roads Day on May 26. Somerset County leads local efforts with the board of trails Myersdale club Roswell chamber of commerce Salisbury civic clubs and Windber board of trade backing the plan. Sandy Lake in Mercer County aims to improve roads and clear Sandy Creek driftwood to prevent frequent floods and street washouts. Samy Lakening urges removal of obstructions to ease overflows, with public meetings and local officials coordinating action.
A lyric meditation from the Baltimore Sun speaks of thinking of a beloved in all life’s moments. The poem traces night and day, work and rest, in hope and courage, through travel and battle, with timeless imagery of stars, sky, and quiet hours.
A lengthy article outlines proposed labor reform under the Workmen's Compensation Act. It details employer contributions, dependent benefits, and the administration by the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation within the Department of Labor. It sets compensation rules, district organization, and staff pay, plus state insurance board duties, premium handling, and surplus distribution.
A jumble of clipped phrases and quotes from multiple newspapers including the New York Times Milwaukee Sentinel Philadelphia Ledger and Tit Hits. The text weaves dialog about a father and wife and a cemetery superintendent with stray references to the peanut industry and random lines, yielding little coherent narrative or single event.
A proposed incorporated mutual association seeks to insure employers and subscribers against workmen compensation risks. It would have salaried officers, a board to create safety regulations, and penalties for noncompliance. Five percent of reserve funds cover catastrophe risk, with state bureau approval for all acts and safe investment of funds. An added insurer guarantee requires prompt premium payments to insured employees or dependents if the insured fails to pay. Insurance and workers compensation funds must file risk and premium classifications with the Insurance Commissioner, who may revoke licenses.
A New York Evening Post summary recalls giant checks exchanged in recent years. Kuhn, Loeb & Co. sent 49 million to the Pennsylvania railroad, a sum unmatched in the district. Other large payments include 40 million to J Morgan Co and 28 million linked to Lake Shore’s Reading stock purchase. Officials note the era of dramatic checks has grown routine, though some sums still draw attention.
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