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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1913
Page
4
James H. Kilnda, Robert H. Soimerville, Moulthrop, A. B. Mouser, John W. Barratt, W. Hess, and Harry A. Reed are listed as directors. The document appears to outline the lineup for an imminent board meeting, with no additional roles or actions specified.
A candidate reflects after defeat, saying voters needed more time to consider the issue and that the loss was not a rebuke to him but a result of extended deliberation.
The text surveys Romans chapter fourteen verses seven to twenty one, stressing self denial and living for others through Christ. It traces salvation to faith, notes judgment rests with God, and urges believers to avoid judging others while pursuing personal spiritual renewal.
John P. Wilson is elected to the Punxsutawney board of education, with Mrs. Wilson praised as a devoted advocate for public funds for children and a proactive force for child welfare and education reform in the community.
Judge Bell, elected non partisan by Clearfield County voters, will start a ten year term on January 1. Supporters expect fair conduct, safeguarding citizens' liberty and happiness, while promising to erase past partisan squabbles and elevate the judiciary's integrity for the next decade.
Oscar Mitchell's loss in the judicial contest still earned him broad respect in Clearfield. The vote reflected the esteem of his industry and perseverance, with many new supporters formed by his brave campaign while he can resume his law practice with enduring respect from old friends.
A historical notice criticizes Pennsylvania game wardens for lax duty in enforcing hunting laws. It cites New York hunters who entered Clearfield County last season, shot pheasants, and avoided the $10 nonresident license. The piece urges district wardens to ensure license payment or resign.
President Baker of the University of Colorado urges every school official and teacher in the United States to post a short message to read each weekday while warning of secret plans to mobilize state National Guards for a possible war with Mexico. He cites Wilson and Hobson, references Sulzer, Tammany Hall, and political chatter as part of a broader national discourse. The piece also notes judge elections, cost of living, and weather, framing civic focus.
Letter argues residents must fund local needs and public events. It criticizes sending money to mail order houses and urges community support for town infrastructure and Fourth of July celebrations. Emphasizes collective obligation to neighbors and local government.
A poetic plea by Alice EL Irge extols Ireland as a land of song and freedom, recalling Finn, Sooke, Goldsmith, Emmet, and Patrick. It honors national pride and longing for a homeland unchained by Britain, urging the harp to sound again at Tarnhill’s new birth for all nations to hear.
A fashion note surveys millinery trends with emphasis on medium sized hats, feather halos, and ostrich plumes. It discusses styling tricks, the preferred tilt over one eye, and how large picture hats may regain popularity later, noting duvetyn and velvet as key fabrics.
A hat features daring poset wings in bright green and blue hues set on a dark blue veloura base, reflecting a bold design. The caption notes the winged accent as its charm and highlights the striking color contrast.
Inexpensive score carts are shown using floral wallpaper, roses and carnations. Paste onto water color paper, cut into shapes, dry, then attach pencils and letters. A second card uses a wallpaper rose with folded writing paper to create a leaf. Cards attach to dress or belt with embroidered cord.
A woman recalls a method to save pink linen stained with paint. Apply plain lard or cold cream to the spot and leave for twenty four hours. Wash with cold water and soap to remove the stain and restore the fabric. The tip aims to reassure readers who fear similar mishaps.
Embroidered tea sachets and satin bags with pink cherry blossoms make charming gifts. Blue, mauve, and canary sets include color coordinated handkerchiefs and bow accents. Delicate stitching features fine live colorwork edging as fashion notes.
Fragmentary text appears to reference names and terms but lacks clear events or context. The readable portions mention individuals possibly linked to a discussion of permissions or allowances, yet no concrete actions, dates, or locations emerge to summarize into a full news item.
A scrambled OCR fragment offers disjoint tips about keeping garments in shape using hoops and lines, methods to prepare rice with salt and vinegar to remove worms, and general kitchen and laundry notes. Names, dates, or clear events are absent, leaving a collage of domestic advice.
A garbled historical passage describes a woman attempting to adjust clothing with a fastidious approach. She struggles to find a skirt and belt, then mismanages a trouser hanger, leading to frustration and a clumsy topple.
A fragment from the Jacksonville Times Union depicts a humorous or possibly dialect lecture on sweet foods and beverages. The passage references jokes about chestnut or cane products and includes playful phrases about tasting and serving. It preserves period voice and local flavor without graphic detail.
An advertisement promises swift cures from a “eminent specialist tree” of cham for chronic diseases. It claims to treat rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and female diseases with home treatment, offering to diagnose at Windsor Hotel from early morning to evening.
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