Smethport hosts McKean veterans at first Annual Convention
McKean county welcomes world war veterans for their first Annual Convention in Smethport. The piece honors local fighters from the Fighting Bucktails through Chateau Thierry and Meuse-Argonne, praising their sacrifice and ongoing civic role. It emphasizes pride in veterans, civil life, and commitment to American institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smethport
McKean County
United States
Chateau
Thierry
Somme
Meuse-Argonne
Belgium
Governor Cox Opens Campaign Tour At Camp Perry Ohio
Governor Cox delivered a speech before soldiers at Camp Perry during the national rifle competition in Ohio. He touted peace by arbitration and criticized current Republican leaders while noting his three-time victory in Ohio for reform. He argued that Democratic candidate James Middleton Cox represents progressive American voters beyond party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Camp Perry
Ohio
Dayton
Harding
Mark Hanna
Tames Middleton Coax
Wealth and social class in a changing society
A fragment discusses the rise of distinct social groups since humans diverged from the monkey lineage. It describes intellectual, business, and craft clusters shaping progress, and notes a rich pleasure class formed by high incomes. The piece contrasts them with poorer "pikers" who do not contribute materially yet envy the wealthy. The tone is critical of the latter group.
The parasite of organized society and its veneer
A harsh critique mocks social climbers described as nonentities who chase status through polished talk and leisure, at the expense of earnest workers and creditors. The piece lampoons their champagne lifestyle, claims they exploit others, and calls for their removal from sight.
View the case of the service man
A benediction to ex servicemen challenges continued war with Germany and urges ratification of the League of Nations. It cites President Wilson, Governor Cox, and allied soldiers, arguing that a League founded on arbitration and limited armament could prevent future wars and sustain peace in civil life.
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Europe
Wilson
United States
League of Nations
France
Washington
America
Germany
Wrarce
England
Senate
American Legion
Aiale
Uvari
Cox
Connally Appeals to Progressive Voters in Clearfield District
James B Connally of Clearfield makes a broad appeal to progressive voters for Congress. He argues the district needs change and emphasizes reform and new direction for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Connally
Clearfield
Congress
Jottings on military verse and fair notes at the arena
The piece refere nces a wartime poem about High Private Ivory Dome and satirical lines on military discipline. It then discusses poetry, civic life, and a fair exhibition, praising Mr. Hilton for organizing attractions and restoring a missing program, promising value for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivory Danie
Thom Row
Hikeon Hack
The
Fair Association
Hilton
Tlilér
Fragments Describe Uneven Local Notice Context
Fragmentary OCR reads like a plea for help with unclear event details. It mentions Tony Urs and a wine welcome but lacks concrete actions, places, dates, or organizations to identify a distinct news item.
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McKean
Russell Lindsliey
Ross Kk. Knapp
Léclitur
Thurs
Seredestiis
Editorial
Fordson
Fordson Service
Dow
Ilenry Ford Son
Main Street
James Quirk & Sons
Oliver Tractor Plows
Knapp
LWT
Willetts
Gould
Mme Jsyaf
Aletian
Heck
Wdson
Tony Urs
Brallstrom, Bros. Hardware
Goodrich
Orie
Orig
Sig.ie
Silvertown
Hallstrom Bros
B. T. Garlick
Samson
Leo J
Main St
Smethport, Pa
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