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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1919
Page
2
Political notices from Da dated July 10 11a list Thomas H. Lark as candidate or speaker. The fragmentary OCR shows limited details but confirms an official announcements item with named individual, location Da and time.
Editor Mrlvean Democraty announces Tam a candidate for County Commissioner, subject to Republican primaries. Announcement dated Smethport May 7 1919, Bradford declaration notes the primary date September 17 1919 and origin fromFrank Potter.
A R Anderson of Clermont and Smallport Pa announces his candidacy for the office of Recorder of Deeds in McKean County subject to Republican primaries to be held September 17 1919 He urges party voters to support his bid and notes his residence locations and date of notice June 10 1919.
Editorial notes the candidacy of Thomas H. Clark Sr. of Smethport for County Commissioner, pending Democratic primaries in September. Clark, a Smethport plumber and former postmaster, moved to McKean County thirty years ago, with five sons in World War I and a history as Democratic Committeeman and local party active member.
The piece reflects on Sunday leisure norms, petty economies, and social attitudes as townsfolk attend local games and discuss costs and reconstruction. It notes the permissiveness around recreational gathering, mentions political tensions abroad, and cites rising bank clearings and wartime cost concerns shaping daily life.
An optimistic assessment notes prices stabilizing for formsstuffs, cotton and wool improving, steel recovering after the war, and rail and auto sectors showing vigor. It urges workers to accept reforms while celebrating U.S. wealth and renewed national leadership, urging communities to welcome returning soldiers and pursue peaceful democratic aims worldwide.
A historical endorsement praising the Democratic Party for labor gains since 1903. It cites achievements such as eight hour laws, strengthened injury compensation, child labor acts, and the Adamson Newlands law, arguing governmental support for unions and wage equity under Wilson-era policy. It highlights labor rights, eight hour day, and government action to prevent wage crushing outcomes.
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