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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1927
Page
2
A McKean county column from Smethport discusses modern science and miracles, praising vaccination and medical progress while critiquing sensational religious claims. It surveys early Christmas shopping, public thrift, and hints at ongoing global disarmament debates, mentioning figures and events such as Mr. Haldeman-Jr. and the League of Nations prep work.
Former United States Veterans' Bureau head Col Chas Forbes is released on parole from Leavenworth after months of a sentence for stealing millions meant for disabled World War veterans. The report notes possible double jeopardy moves by Harry F Sinclair and others in the Fall Sinclair affair.
It is expected grading work for an 18 foot concrete road between Upri var and Main Settlement, about nine miles, will start within a week. The contract for this road, awarded to Earl C. Jones, is valued at $379,442.21.
Sportsmen urged to have birds or squirrels mounted by a large state taxidermy shop. Experts guarantee satisfaction, offer a free catalog and shipping, with a new Nichols Street display room open evenings and Sundays in November and December for out of town customers.
Clearfield Taxidermy Company promotes large grave tags for hunters with free Camp Trosters supplies. Contact Nichols St Clearfield PA by Bell Phone 98M or H Phone 460 for details. Known the World Over For Quality.
Vandals dynamited five private fish ponds owned by A C Kronenwetter at Hellfire Run head, south of town. Four thousand trout perished or escaped when concrete spillways were demolished, leaving no clues about the culprits.
Fidelity Grange members are urged to attend the December 1927 meeting as matters of importance must be addressed. Samuel Green, Master, signs the notice.
Dr Frank Crane relays Joseph Nutt of Union Trust Chicago asks a list of expert questions for evaluating bonds. From earnings and depreciation to asset composition and management quality, the guide cautions buyers to rely on trusted banks or investment houses and warns that untrained investors risk poor judgment.
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