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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1913
Page
4
A fragmentary OCR reads daily rates and per year pricing in a Cartier related advertisement with scattered numbers and garbled text. Details are unclear but show rates for daily and weekly options and a Thursday reference.
A fragment from an old notice describes an event titled An Evening Folm on a Saturday in April 113. It notes a performer who excels at shading a man’s character through mimicry and contrasts with a fading political scene and a mugwump ticket.
The article disputes a proposed tariff bill, noting clashes between free trade ideals and industry needs. It cites inconsistencies in duties on raw materials and finished goods, highlighting opposition from Republicans and mugwump movements while questioning benefits to Western mills and English imports.
The piece notes Clarksburg’s growing population and prosperity under current conditions. It discusses a new court house project, upcoming city administration revenue use, and anticipated industrial activity including a bottle factory and oil and gas developments.
A fragment from Fairmont West Virginia notes Dr Lyon’s statement about Pairment. The report mentions profane city references and unclear timing, with no further details on actions or dates.
Local masonry contract by Shinn brothers for William H. Lewis of Mulberry Hrest completes an extension to the Swager house on Pike Street. The new structure will rise three stories, be twenty feet wide and sixty feet long.
Senior shoppers and neighborhood visits populate a busy Shinnston scene with Mrs Kadx and Mr Lowe hosting at home, Florida trips by W F Conaway, and funeral attendance for J C Carder. The Shinnston High School baseball team prepares for opening games against Gratton on the grounds. local traffic includes a Tuesday Fairmont visit and a shoplifting incident near Gypsy. Ongoing small-town life features births, visitors, and community updates alongside reports of theft at Weston and Standard garage contacts.
Charles D Miller, popular manager of the Robinson Grand theater, temporarily relinquished duties Saturday and left for his home in Cambridge. The regular season at the theater is nearly over and Miller will rest through the summer while Charles Bippus, who managed the Robinson Moore circuit, handles duties at Parkersburg this season.
A long column notes an advice book for expectant mothers from Bradfield Regn ator Co UK. It praises guidance for new mothers and mentions a forthcoming local theater change and a Robingoy grand event with singers.
In the District Court Northern District of West Virginia Sam Miller of Starksburg is adjudicated bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors is set for April 21, 1918 at 10 o'clock A.M. at the law office of W Frank Stout in Glucksburg to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business.
The notice lists women’s onyx tops in size sixes and reinforced soles, with white and tan options. It describes corset style garter features and mentions 40d and 108R thread standards, emphasizing quality and full fashion detailing.
A column discusses the old adage about gift advertising and argues retailers should demand spending that creates direct demand. It notes modern retailers value newspaper ads for drawing customers to local stores and urges retailers to tell manufacturers to invest where it benefits both parties.
J J Cole president of Cole Motor Car Co. directs Herbert L Hass to prepare bids for a 150000 addition to the Indianapolis plant. Construction to start May 1 and end Oct 1, expanding capacity amid strong auto industry outlook. Also notes new well drilling in the area and upcoming entertainment at the Robbens Grand.
Well known Clarksburg youths B A Bartlett and S R Bartlett gain entry into the old game business by buying operations in Harrison County. Their move marks a notable entry into local gambling spheres as reported by the press.
A public auction in Jane's Law West Virginia announces sale of 50 head of yearling and two year old heifers and 50 head of yearling and two year old stock cattle, all West Virginia bred. Sale to begin at a stated hour by W. Will net and high bidder to prevail. Also mentions granite and marble monuments advertised by Wells Granite.
The Teison family and Mrs J Iwson express thanks for the kindness shown during the bereavement of their husband and father.
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