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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
4
The notice lists publication details for The Daily Telegram and states how to address changes of address and other communications. It indicates filing deadlines and rates for updates, with standard mail duties and post office placement.
The piece criticizes War news handling by the Exponent and Telegraph Service. It mentions Bill Bryan’s anti imperialist lecture, reflects on health impacts of moral preaching, and notes militiamen may camp near a swamp on Leo Street. It questions reliability of telegraph reporting and AP coverage.
The Hampshire Review laments Coxey's march on Washington and mocks its use by Republicans to lash at the Democrats. It notes Cleveland era protests, the slogan of soup houses, and forecasts Coxey’s army will persist for years. The piece ends by asking why Coxey’s hoboes target Democratic administrations.
The Charleston Gazette and Telegram urge Charleston officials to tour the marsh above Mechanic Street and heed a strict cleanup demand. If officials fail to act within ten days on nuisance, health, and cleanup ordinances, the papers threaten to abandon the case as hopeless.
The last report of the state commissioner of banking covers Oct 21 1913 to Mar 4 1914. It shows a steady deposit increase for state banks of more than two and a half million dollars, signaling growing public faith and business activity in West Virginia banks. It notes national banks likely rise similarly and anticipates their forthcoming report.
A Swiss banker cites American spending habits and a lack of thrift, praising foreign-born savers who remit funds abroad and save at home. The piece argues a middle ground between saving and spending, noting immigrants’ frugality and urging Americans to build reserve capital against aging and labor loss.
Leading universities increasingly view their role as serving the public with health knowledge. Harvard Medical School funds Sunday talks open to all on preventive medicine, child care, eye health, and more, now issued as pocket volumes “Harvard Health Talks.” Minnesota press covers disease prevention with Dr E P Lyon, while Missouri creates a distinct public health department and bulletin series.
Chartered from an American company by a Connecticut Yankee Junius Suit the Great Western sailed from Europe and reached New York within hours of the Sirius. The Savannah earlier crossed the Atlantic nineteen years prior with limited steam. Sirius completed the Cork to New York voyage in eighteen days burning spars and forty three barrels of resin. A large crowd gathered at Jones Wharf for the celebration with bonfires along the waterfront.
Steam has become a key driver in penetrating the polar regions and expanding global reach. Modern engines enable a swift small steamship to mail routes at nearly five hundred miles daily, with Suez and Panama gateways allowing a near around the world voyage. By contrast the Sirius would require about 25,000 miles and seven months on its Atlantic trip.
Ho reading and distribution are being issued. Five topics completed include Bacteria and Disease, The Prevention of Typhoid Power, The Prevention of Contagious Diseases in Schoolchildren, Resuscitation and The Relation of Sight and Hearing to Hurly School bite. Universities tailor plans to their fields, with lectures in Boston, articles in Minnesota, and pamphlets in Missouri. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes universities recognizing public responsibilities and pursuing practical efforts.
A collage of editorials mocks foreign policy and West Virginia litigation. Remarks include Siam’s new minister to the United States, Huerta’s stance on Villa, and Representative Sisson described as a wind warrior. Contemporary defense and debt suit opinions praise Judge Johnston’s WV supreme court brief.
Saturday events at the Robinson Grand theater include Prince of Tonight and Within the Law. A baseball game pits West Virginia University against West Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park on May 3, with a Baseball Jam event slated for May 1.
The Cuban Stars meet Clarksburg in the PaW Va League at Union Park on Friday May 16. Also listed are Robison Grand theater show Peg On My Heart on June 11 and a Wesleyan vs West Virginia Wesleyan baseball game at Union Park.
In a translated Norwegian tale set in a Dinninmussen sardinery Kris Englespool presses Nordina to marry for pay. He mutters plans with a dynamite sardine scheme that backfires, injuring Nordina but sparing the wall and sparking a romantic rescue as a footnote hints at remaining single.
The newspaper urges readers to visit advertisers who say Come and place faith in their products. Advertisements are crafted to engage and assist readers, guiding them to useful goods and services for satisfaction.
Ad copy presents two hand power three bellows vacuum carpet cleaners with detachable brush and ball bearing. Claims practical carpet sweeper and vacuum in one unit. Compares price to rivals at 7.50 and 8.50, noting many sold at 5.98.
A catalog style list enumerates cleaning goods from buckets and brushes to mops, polish, rags, vacuum cleaners, curtain stretchers, carpet beaters, wringers, and other articles for thorough house cleaning. The items include metal polish and silver polish, feather dusters, garbage cans, wash tubs, boilers, and window cleaning supplies.
Hundreds of new rain coats for ladies and misses priced from 5 to 18.50, with values at 6 7.50 8.98 and 10 dollars. Rain hats offered at 0 and 1 dollar. Best values in material and style advertised for the season.
A local ad promotes a wide selection of grass porch rugs in all sizes from 9x12 feet to large room sizes. It highlights Crex and Waite grass porch rugs, porch runners by the yard in widths from 27 to 72 inches, with stenciled borders and bound edges, inviting customers to compare prices and request porch shade figures.
Again We Say announces new spring coat shipments with prices from 5.98 to 35.00. The collection features coats in fancy weaves, plain colors, tweeds, and more, including kimono sleeves, tall skirts, belted styles, and richly lined options in a range of sizes and colors. Numerous fabrics such as serge, cheviot, gabardine, and silk inlays are highlighted.
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