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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1914
Page
10
The report notes cotton exports from all Texas for the season just ended totaling 4 010 691 a figure claimed to be the highest ever attained by any cotton shipment. The text also includes court notices from Harrison County West Virginia involving an absolute divorce action against Myrtle B. Brooks, a non resident, with publication orders and clerk I Wade Coffman referenced.
A clipped directory page lists rooms and offices on multiple floors with names such as Nem and Lohm Attorneys at law and K D Rumbaugh Dentist among others. It also notes entries for Richards Construction Co and H Taylor Lawyer, with several floor references and space numbers.
Local rental marketplace appeal urges tenants to place ads daily in the Daily Telegram. Emphasizes consistent visibility for available apartments and tenant needs.
Miss Julia C. Lathrop, head of the Children’s Bureau, spoke at the Third International Congress on the Welfare of the Child about plans for studying infant mortality. She outlined the bureau’s aim to collect social and civic data from fifty American communities to improve birth registration and public health, hoping to awaken public interest and reduce infant deaths through sanitation and hygiene.
An extensive display offers multiple models at $1.50 with fine voile and batiste fabrics. Voile options feature raglan sleeves, surplice fronts, embroidery, and lace edges with sunburst collars. Batiste blouses show low collars, sheer embroidery, lace insets, and long sleeves. Other frilled versions priced at $1.50.
Paris April 27 The Eiffel Tower marks its silver jubilee twenty five years after the French flag first flew atop its summit on April 2 1889 amid critics. Critics call it a Paris symbol of modern industry and a pioneer of light metal construction with wireless telegraphy usage linking ships and colonies.
Buckhannon high school opened at home with a 6 to 5 defeat to Belington in a 12 inning baseball classic. Wolf pitched the full extra inning contest for Buckhannon, delivering solid form throughout. Belington later defeated Buckhannon 7 to 1 in a separate game, as locals and visitors praised the visitors’ strong performance. A large turnout attended an interpretation of The Shepherd of the Hills by George Williams at the college auditorium, described as one of the year's best recitals.
May 7 notes record Folk in recovery at Foreman hospital and friends in Clarksboro. Mrs Ruth returns home after visit. Frank Latham active after several days rest. Judge O’Brien holds special term at Webster Springs. Mrs Ray of Weston visits mother Mrs Conley. William Judy called to Circleville for mother’s illness. Mrs Trieber visits Fairmont. Bo Bond visits grandparents on island. Peter Quates of J and G Coate in London leaves estate of 12000 900. death duty 1959400. Brady estate in New York pays inheritance tax of 2584000.
The campaign for better babies has spread nationwide and captures American mothers. It stresses the impact of maternal health on unborn children and suggests Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a long standing remedy for pains backache nervousness and mood issues.
A Clarksburg resident recalls chronic backache and kidney trouble eased by Dean's Kidney Pills. He reports severe attacks, relief in time, and urges others to use the same remedy, priced 50 cents at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY advertises the product.
A vintage advertisement promoting Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle, natural aid for constipation. It urges avoiding harsh laxatives and calomel, claiming the tablets soften the bowels, improve liver and stomach function, and are suitable for older persons. Sold by The Olive Tablet Company of Columbus, Ohio.
An immense supply of eating potatoes with top seed stock including Early Ohio Early Rose Pound Triumphs Burbanis Hebrons and other varieties. Onion sets seed sweet potatoes tomato plants and thousands of other vegetable plants are available.
Notices from the Circuit Court of Harrison County West Virginia detailing divorce actions for Merle Cork and Margaret A Kirkwood, with orders to appear, depositions to be taken May 12 1914 and April 1914 rules days, and instructions to the Sheriff to compel appearance. The documents name Wade Coffman Clerk, Winer Bartlett counsel, and Dabney Lee counsel, outlining dates, places, and required actions for the cases.
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