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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1914
Page
4
The issue lists events and dates for Clearfield area including Theodore Roosevelt’s expected appearance on October 29 as part of campaign tours for Gifford Pinchot. The note also outlines school activities, political commentary, and local notices with dates spanning October to December 1914.
A fragment ends with debates on Colonel Roosevelt and Pinchot drawing Democratic votes amid bossism fatigue. Mentions Bell & Bow patent work in Washington, and criticism of Pennsylvanian officials, Philadelphia finance, and provincial sports issues. Poignant notes on hunting law violations and game protection.
The passage urges voters in Pennsylvania to support Gilfer Pinchot for the U S Senate, opposing Penrose and backing Colonel Roosevelt. It notes Roosevelt’s plan to address all parties in Clearfield and calls residents of Clearfield and Divinity to welcome him and hear his message on people governing themselves.
City council notes cleaner street methods using electric vacuums, and a model orchard in Lawrence township yields 2000 bushels of apples. Water supply now under municipal control after last ownership transfer. Prohibition bill passes house with Progressive majority and awaits presidential signature. Dr Charles Brown opens new Market street dental offices with updated facilities and staff. Marriage licenses listed for local residents Durkin Officer Blair Duil Sheesier Matthews and Merrisda Shawmut.
A list of property transfers in Clearfield, DuBois, Bradford, and nearby areas shows multiple deeds with varied land amounts. Names include Harry A. Mella, Kaynie Krupledk, Walter Welch, Eleanor Jane Mullen, and others, with values ranging from 37 to 1000 dollars.
An item noting Oliver Typewriter deals at the Clearfield Progress with price 60 and mail forwarding options. The fragment mentions color of Yibbon and delivery terms, indicating a local classified notice for a device sale and mail service.
A brief evening lecture on AIK KE One, scheduled for Thursday at 7:30 p m. The program will discuss mechanics, improvements, and the advantages of Webster as vice president and treasurer speaker, with investment opportunities noted. Oct. 8 at St Crivex. Typewriter ribbons offered for sale with mail remittance options.
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