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Newspaper
New Holland Clarion
Location
New Holland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1920
Page
3
A historical notice extols electric power on the farm, detailing how pumping and carrying water wastes labor. It argues electricity brings bright safe light, convenience, and economy, transforming daily chores for farm families and their city neighbors.
A string of incidents includes a Buffalo man killed by swallowed poison from a tainted solution, a coal accident in Brownsville injuring Martin Bons, and Willan Baudlitz’s suicide in Harmony Grove. A man near Altoona shot himself, and John Wiscreck near 60 died by revolver. Forgery admissions surface in Uniontown. A four year old died in Carbon County from a bean lodged in the windpipe. Muster date fixed for Company I, Tenth Regiment in Greensburg. Hazleton reports a giant rattlesnake catch. Oberholtzer loses license for speeding in Norristown. Robberies target Parker Wagner. two highwaymen escape. Troop A prepares to enforce Pennsylvanian auto laws. Uniontown arrest follows an auto race and gun display. Warrant for arrest from Morgan Town awaits Fayette County cases. A Clearfield contractor struggles with bank fixtures during a freight embargo. Carload of berries mislabeled as strawberries arrives for a producer.
Ridgfield Park youth Scout Murphy, veteran of dangerous sea trips aboard merchant ships, shares nights aboard U boats and war guns, yet when home his calm humor and ice cream sodas show through. He keeps his brass-buttoned coat and tarnished tenderfoot pin as proof of his cadet status.
The policy of the Boy Scouts of America on firearm use and military training for scout-age boys appears not clearly understood by some readers. The debate centers on safety, legality, and alignment with scouting principles.
The article notes the award of 58 kinds of medic badges and stresses emphasis on core scouting aims. It highlights focus on fundamental, broadly helpful skills for boys of scout age to develop physically mentally and morally and prepare them for citizenship duties.
A fragmentary report notes a dispute over scout attire with officials debating whether shorts should be worn. The discussion hints at discomfort with current norms and ongoing questions about proper dress for scouts.
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