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Newspaper
Clearfield Weekly Progress
Location
Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
4
A jumble of temperate to partisan lines notes general election dates and candidates Palmer Mevlthrop references, local war talk, and scattered observations on accidents, vehicles, and civic matters in Clearfield county. Includes Thanksgiving and Christmas references and a call for lawful behavior among youths.
The article criticizes Regulating mufflers on machines and mocks Gobiel Roosevelt for canceling a Pennsylvania trip while calling for action against Penroseism. It reports Japan seizing Pacific islands for military purposes, questioning sincerity of their claims, and suggesting Japan aims to extend influence in the Far East as World War II unfolds.
President Wilson endorses A Mitchell Palmer and urges Pennsylvanians to elect him to the U S Senate. He defends war tax measures and argues Democratic tariff policies have harmed treasury receipts. Voters are urged to back Guard Pinchot instead, calling for tariff regulation by a neutral commission.
The sausage factory on Daisy street failed yesterday causing several families to skip buckwheat and sausage. A two year effort against English sparrows has reduced sightings in the area. The Ancient Order of Sandstone Dressers convention will meet in a hall next Monday. An eel launch race on the river between Closrtieu and Shawville is set for next Wednesday with seven boats. Three men were arrested and jailed last night during a fight at the Democratic peace conference Eels in the court house.
A German bombardment of Bruges is reported to have shifted as forces move toward Ostend. In the Cassel Lens area strong cavalry actions occur on the left wing with fighting reported. French claim important advances near Berry-au-Bac and new successes between Verdun and Metz. The Belgian government prepares to relocate to Havre, France.
A trimmed digest of short humorous quips and bite sized witticisms from various papers. It cites lines about literature, military manners, and social behavior, including the English recruit’s salute lesson and a Virginia joke, reflecting lighthearted newspaper fare.
A patriotic verse extols the United States with prayers for peace and strong families. It lauds labor, homes, and devotion at the gates of the nation, praising the flag, firesides, and toilers who sustain freedom. Also notes grocery offers from the Workmen store, including beans and soup supplies.
A Philadelphia North American account recalls Gifford Pinchot arriving in Sykesville Jefferson County for a Washington party campaign tour amid a coal furnace town mood. A grim woman questions him about rum then voices hope for his victory to end saloons as locals gather around the candidate and his car.
A plea against the Extra Crew Law urging repeal to save Public Service funds and boost safety through improved tracks signals and bridges. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company stresses full train crews are already safe and excess crews waste millions, harming wage costs.
A brief notice encourages customers to save by shopping at the Workmen's store highlighting lower prices and value purchases for everyday needs.
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