France and liquor rings cited in foreign ad debate
An editorial heavy on foreign advertising rhetoric rails at France for expelling a so called ambassador and mocks U S political leaders. It mentions a whiskey ring scandal and liquor law bribes tied to mayor and police, and recalls the AEF and General Pershing in Washington as the war ends and ballots loom in November. It frames the fight to preserve wartime gains as a test at the polls.
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Eric
Pullewine
Gold
A. BE. F
General Pershing
Washington
Valers
Courageous U S Sailors Lift Disabled Sub From Ocean Floor
The General Cocthall rescued the crew of the underwater U S submarine 5 5 after it lay helpless on the ocean floor for 33 hours. A buoy carried from the depths triggered wireless contact with Goethals to coordinate relief. The crew was freed after a 48 hour ordeal, highlighting brave U S sailors.
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Cocthall
Delaware Capes
U.S
Goethals
United States
Juley Verne
General Goethals
Bart
Ipie- Phone
Goethis
Parmitston
Conn
Shing
McKean County Fair and Races Opens Next Tuesday
The county's big annual exposition will open next Tuesday at Smethport. Attendance is expected to reach record levels due to the return of the races and broader attractions. Citizens statewide pledge moral and financial support, and Smethport is highlighted as the host point for the event.
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McKean County
Smethport
Smethport Vision of Reforestation and Growth
A Norwich Lumber Co official notes that ten years of cutting on a large tract yielded a surprisingly advanced new timber growth. Smethport now resembles a well kept forest with dense foliage. The Olds Rod & Gun Club funded and planted thousands of seedlings on nearby land, showing rapid growth and future financial benefits.
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Smethport
Norwich Lumber Co
Norwich
Smethfort
Olds Rod & Gun Club
Oro
Cox campaigns on memory of soldiers in France
The candidate praises the valor of the American fallen and survivors, stressing his gratitude and pledge to honor the dead. He argues a future president must be a faithful trustee of the soldiers' interests, pledging to keep faith with those who served.
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Cox
Loys
France
United States
Syndicate President and the Proclaimed One Man Rule
A historical editorial questions if a Harding win would yield a syndicated presidency with a Cabinet role for the Vice President, arguing the Senate factions would rule rather than the President in name. It contrasts a Cox presidency with Harding, suggesting a board of directors would effectively control.Policy and democracy are debated in this early political piece.
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Harding
United States
Senate
Cox
James M. Cox
Warren Co Harding
Penrose Lodge
Suioot Et al
Pertinent Inquiry About Senator Hard and the Treaty
The inquiry asks which element of his party Senator Hard would align with if elected president. He did not clarify his stance in the acceptance speech, leaving the public awaiting whether he supports the irreconcilable opponents of the treaty and League of Nations or pro league Republicans such as Taft.
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Senator Hard
League of Nations
Johnson and Borah
Taftawho
Philadelphia Pubic Ledger
Root and Harding clash over League of Nations in party debate
The Republican press praises Root while doubting Harding's stance on the covenant. Root suggested a peace plan and supports international judiciary, but Harding rejects league involvement. The piece notes partisan rifts and calls Root's work a step toward internationalism contested by Lodge allied Republicans.
Just Jottings on police pranks and a submarine tale
A Bradford note recounts a mother summoning police to impress her child and a police lecture. It then parodies Jules Verne with the S-5 submarine episode in US waters, describing rescue efforts and a man’s view on women voting in Pennsylvania.
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Bradford
Woas
Bids Wanted for County Home Supplies in Smethport Pa
Proposals will be received by the County Directors Office in Smethport Pa for furnishing groceries and supplies to McKean County Home. Bids open at 11 oclock Tuesday January 12 1920 and awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Items include flour beans sugar tea coffee vinegar soda salt cinnamon cleaners and various pantry staples. County Commissioners Joseph J Tannenor noted.
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McKean County
Commissioners’ Office
Smethport
Inw
Istdder
Belivered FO
Seth Hart
Ibbla Pisbury
Japan
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Great Association of Nations
Cuitert Shales
Reague
Gran Main Street
James Quirk & Sons
Oliver Tractor Plows
Pennsylvania
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Dot
Galinarsyy
AP Hen
Toseph J Otannor
Hallstrom Bros
B. T. Garlick
Samson
Leo J, Samson
Main Sc
Smethport, Pa
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