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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1914
Page
4
The Daily Telegram lists subscription rates by carrier and mail with weekly and monthly options. It also outlines the change of address procedure requesting old and new addresses and warns communications must be clear to receive attention.
Governor Henry D. Hatfield designates May 28 and 29, 1944 as Good Road Days urging all able bodied citizens to work on road improvements statewide. The proclamation calls for county orders to organize labor, support from press and commercial groups, and active participation by women and communities to advance road building for lasting public benefit.
Fragmented OCR text presents a garbled statement about a good roads effort and a dispute over a cider way. Readable names or concrete facts are not clear. summary focuses on the unclear proposal and potential road project reference.
A collage of editorials and commentary from several West Virginia papers notes humor and opinion on topics from Huerta and Wilson to Prohibition era debates. Items include remarks on the Supreme Court case, the Wilson father analogy, Billy Sunday fundraising, and a travel excursion price.
A Fairmont letter condemns animals roaming city streets damaging lawns and gardens. It urges residents and a new city charter to support better roads, governance, and timely action ahead of the next legislative session. Secretary Bryan is urged to consider resignation for the country’s welfare amid Clarkeburg growth and expansion of city limits.
S. R. Bentley of the New York Life Insurance Company publishes a column in this issue detailing special war rules adopted by his company. He provides a full explanation of their meaning and how insured persons stand with the company if they go to war. Bentley offers to provide any additional information along the lines of his advertisement.
A Huntington Herald Dispatch note contrasts government praise with a street sprinkler debate. It cites failures like neglected sprinklers, dust issues, and public demand for relief, while criticizing missed rural blackberry mentions by another editor.
Community notices list entertainment at Robinson Grand theater on May 2 and May 15 with Within the Law and Peg Up My Heart respectively. Baseball games feature West Virginia University versus West Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park on May 9 and June 21, plus a Pa W Va League clash between Cuban Stars and a Clarksburg team on May 14 at Union Park.
A playful vignette unfolds as Romeo Snoozer mingles with a witty damsel under rain. He floats a marriage joke while offering his umbrella. She reveals a stolen brother's umbrella and shares a bluntly bold invitation to call, ending with a curious note about her bearish nature.
A garbled message mentions someone living on Spriddies Avenue near a renter with a second door and a suggestion to stop by. The unclear text presents little verifiable context or names beyond the location reference.
Clarksburg Water Works Board replies to Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company criticism of Monongah water quality. The letter notes the Fairmont papers misattributed comments, stating the Monongah water is bad while Clarksburg water has no reported complaints. J.M. Scott signs as superintendent.
First Methodist Episcopal church reports 26 baptisms and 52 new members at Sunday service led by Rev. G. D. Smith. total new members this conference year reach 94 and 276 in 16 months. current membership 960, aim 1,000 by October 1. Sunday school up 33 percent. Haworth League up 150 percent. crowds fill the auditorium and galleries.
Thomas Dixon was fined 6.60 in police court Sunday morning for disorderly conduct on Pike street Saturday night. He allegedly proclaimed his physical prowess in loud tones and challenged anyone on the street to meet him in battle. Officer Gill made the arrest.
Advertisers urge shopkeepers to monitor newspaper ads and align stock with consumer demand. Promote the product across windows counters and advertisements to boost local sales, as higher demand attracts greater manufacturer support.
A large line of Waite and Crex Grass Porch Rugs in all sizes and styles arrives. Includes plain and stenciled rugs and porch miners by the yard in 27 30 36 54 and 72 inches wide with stenciled borders and bound edges. Prices claimed as the lowest for standard porch rugs.
New dress linens offer blouse fabrics in natural colors with yard-wide widths. Medium weight linens priced at 25c, 35c and 45c per yard. Heavyweight auto unen fabric suitable for costs and skirts, 36 inches wide at 56c per yard.
Practical suade aprons in light grounds with equal or shepherd checks. Full range from size 34 to 54 offered in good models. Trimmed in same or contrasting colors. Ideal for horse cleaning time.
The item highlights crepe weave with linen finish in white bases with color checks and stripes. Normally selling at 3 cents per yard, now offered at 25 cents per yard. Includes gowns skirts and children's wear use suggested.
Axminster Carpets offered at 1.10 per yard during a sale, with a large line of new designs and colors. Regular prices range from 1.30 to 1.35 per yard, but the sale promises attractive value as yardage is laid and made for the customer.
Hardware store listing highlights fine quality soft crepe fabrics in contrasting stripes. Colors include Black White Tan Bamboo Necrose Pink Copenhagen Gray Light Blue. Width 27 inches. Special at 33 yard.
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