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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
4
A partial OCR listing reveals Johnson as General Manager and Somerville as President, with Minds, Reed, Hess, and Bareatf among officers and directors. Other names include Moulthrop, Mitchell, Robedl, Barety, and Bareatf with roles noted as treasurer and vice president in the captured lines.
Hettie Jane Dunaway, a reader and impersonator, at the Woman's club on Thanksgiving day, November 26, will perform in a local talent minstrel show at the opera house on December 3 and 4. A Tyrone band concert for Belgian relief is set for December 11 at Clearfield opera house, followed by another band concert for Belgian relief on December 11. Christmas is noted for Friday, December 25.
A column from November 19, 1914 humorously critiques war news and public figures. It lampoons German spies, Turkish actions at Smyrna, and American reactions while noting hunting seasons and Thanksgiving reflections. It mentions Mexico’s Villaletas and Carranzuistas and comments on congressmen’ Panama Canal toll positions.
A fragment discussing how private individuals resist publicity while public and quasi public bodies owe citizens information. It notes many in Clearfield avoid chronicling names and movements in newspapers, yet emphasizes the accountability of public notices and the role of media in informing investors and the public.
A commentary on the role of newspapers and the public in sharing news. It argues for truthful, impartial reporting and the duty of citizens to cooperate with the press to disseminate legitimate information of public interest.
The article urges residents of neighboring districts to join Clearfield, touts a bright future for the town, and argues that living costs and benefits are similar to township life while highlighting sentimental ties to Clearfield as the best town in the West Branch valley.
Public notices warn residents of Clearfield to prepare for winter by cleaning up yards and fixing broken fences, noting that snow will reveal neglect. The piece stresses municipal duty and personal responsibility, urging action before heavy frost arrives.
A humorous dialogue snippet shows a Georgia lawyer asking Ras for money to defend him with a mule chickens and a hog as payment. Ras replies none but offers animals instead. The exchange illustrates a cartoonish legal bargaining scene amid mock trials and assorted quotes from publications like Kansas City Star and Puck.
A quip filled verse questions a "Wise Guy" who doubts a spouse and charges a rhetorical riddle at a sneaky friend. It mocks a self serving adviser who borrows, avoids paying back, and nags about money while keeping his own household short. The piece ends asking who this duplicitous friend 2 is.
The piece argues that wartime casualties extend beyond the dead to physical and mental injuries among survivors. It discusses widespread harm, including chronic invalids, neurasthenics, and repercussions for offspring, with quoted remarks on humanity’s burden and the moral limits of mercy in battle.
Justice C. L. Guy states that a wife who cannot fulfill the marriage contract is not entitled to any direct percentage of her former husband's income for life. The ruling clarifies eligibility for alimony and ongoing support in the case discussed in November.
A garbled note describes actions by A and associates, mentioning rights benefits and privileges tied to a property or enterprise. LIVEDIGRT KREBS appear as involved parties in a disputed matter about ownership and claims. The fragment references a sale or transfer under legal context, with unclear dates or precise actions.
An advertisement touts Wyeth’s Left and Sulphur Hair Remedy as a simple home tonic to darken gray hair. It claims the product restores a youthful appearance, stops dandruff, and reduces hair loss with a single application.
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