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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
32
An old advertisement invites inquiries to Weber Sanatorium at 17 Garfield Place Cincinnati Ohio for information on medical treatment of all forms of external growths especially cancer. The facility is established 25 years and endorsed. a free page book is offered.
The War Department urges rapid recruitment to full strength for the West Virginia National Guard. It notes 100 officers and 1,253 men are available and that current calls could expand troop numbers as volunteers for national service. Two West Virginians in the fighting include Major R. C. Berkeley of Shepherdstown and Captain Macker Babb of Medley, both in the Marine Corps.
An April report notes a measles outbreak widening from Westover to South Park. The state board of health orders doctors to report all cases and to placard homes with cases to prevent further spread. No quarantines will be used, but placards warn residents.
ORDER FAIRMONT April 24 E A Billingstea assistant adjutant general issues the first official encampment dates for the Grand Army of the Republic West Virginia. The big annual event will be at Moundsville May 19 20 and 21 with strong local preparations along the Ohio river. Clarkshoro’s quota is expected to be higher due to proximity to Monndéville and easy access with many local veterans attending alongside delegates from the Clarkaburg post.
Meili Beese Germanys famous woman aviator announced plans to be the first air pilot to cross the Atlantic She is building her own aeroplane for the attempt Belgium exports 5700000 dollars in plate glass annually Madras India operates an electric street railway with fourteen miles of track and seven hundred workers
Seven roof frame slate roof residence nicely finished in oak with bath basement well and high class amenities. Located on 40 by 120 foot lot in Stealey Addition. Price 4400 with 2200 down and balance in one two or three years at interest.
Seven room frame house on Meigs Avenue with slate roof and oak finish throughout, cement foundation, cellar, and well on a level lot. Price 3750 with one third down and balance in one or two years. Vacant Broadbus Addition lot No 43 priced at 1475 with balance in one, two or three years. One of the best lots in the addition.
Parcel on the west side of Broaddus avenue lot 40 measuring 120 by 40 feet is offered at price 1500 dollars. Terms described as reasonable and potential reduction for cash.
Multiple properties offered with detailed descriptions of Davis Street and Woodland avenue lots. Highlights include seven room frame dwellings, slate roofs, baths, cellars, porches, and 40x120 foot lots with prices around 3600 dollars. Additional Main Street and Spring Street properties feature 60x170 and 140 foot lots with terms and potential value gains anticipated.
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