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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1913
Page
2
In Clearfield the men may dominate hotel labor after a new law restricts women to six days per week and ten hours per day. Employers like keepers fear shortages as women in hotels such as waiters chambermaids and others may lose hours, facing hardship despite the law’s intent to aid women.
The piece analyzes potential candidates to challenge Penrose for the U S Senate. It highlights M Clyde Kelley, Washington congressman, as a leading rival with past electoral wins over Dalzell. It notes party splits in Pennsylvania and the appeal of Kelley to reform-minded voters eager to end Penrose era.
The essay argues that Rome fell after its rulers ignored the common people and became controlled by special interests. It warns that the United States, now rich and powerful, risks a similar fate as lawmaking is captured by trusts and judges beholden to interests, eroding the people's voice.
The passage praises Theodore Roosevelt and the 1912 campaign as a warning to oppressors and trusts. It notes voters turned from two old parties toward the Progressive party seeking honest government, recalling last year’s defeat of a proposal to spend fifty million on Senator Penrod’s man Bigelow. Progressive ideals are hailed as honesty in progress.
A letter complains that six thousand licenses allow outsiders to hunt in Clearfield County. Nine tenths are held by locals, yet outsiders and city hunters dominate deer season. Allegations accuse wardens and forest rangers of aiding violations and failing to protect game, urging new wardens and inspectors.
The first White House bride was Lacy Washington. now Jessie Woodrow Wilson, daughter of the president, wed Francis Bowes Sayre. The nation follows the event with interest as the executive mansion marks its thirteenth bride, and the couple embarks on life together amid broad public well wishes.
The piece urges reflection on Thanksgiving Day beyond turkey and cranberry sauce. It recalls the Pilgrims landing nearly three centuries ago and invites everyone to appreciate blessings and show gratitude to the Giver for the year’s gifts. It ends by stressing gratitude to others and for life’s offerings.
A reflective rustic exhortation urges readers to count blessings from the past year. It reminds that health and happiness come from the Creator, and while feasting is fine, gratitude and remembrance of those less fortunate are urged. It concludes by urging duties to the Creator during holiday meals and recollections of the year.
Republican and Democratic bosses are selecting governor and U S senate candidates for next fall, limiting voter choice at the polls. Progressive voters will face a cut and dried ticket in May, yet each voter may name their preferred candidate, as the party rejects boss rule in favor of allowing people to govern themselves. Local concerns include enforcement of automobile law in Clearfield, street cleanliness, and rising living costs.
Pennsylvania political scene shows Democrats divided over nominations as M Glyde Kelly of Pittsburgh contemplates a U S Senate run with no firm decision yet. Burnished by county endorsements and internal party debates, Kelly signals a potential Washington party bid while Reps and party leaders wrestle with Palmer driven slate for governor and senator amid calls for consultant unity.
A morning flurry descended upon the area with feathery lakes that did not linger as the sun rose. The snow quickly melted into a slush, ending its brief presence.
Frank Rafferty and a family member, long hospitalised in Clearfield after the Wa town blaze that destroyed the Rafferty home, have returned home fully or near fully recovered from their injuries.
A Laymen Conference meeting drew about 100 men from several churches. A. H. Woodward was elected president and a 21 member committee from three churches was formed to act on suspicions and report on December 14. The group considers having men from all churches attend one church each Sunday to hear sermons as part of expanding church attendance following the evangelistic campaign.
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