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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
5
A fragment notes a business emphasis on preparation and readiness as key to offering today’s advertised goods, suggesting strong confidence in the value of present offerings and future prospects. The terse wording hints at promotional intent and an emphasis on market readiness.
An advertising notice touts guaranteed profits for shoppers and highlights Tiberal methods and straightforward dealing. It claims splendid merchandise at famously low prices and urges readers to see the “wonderful opportunities” the store offers today.
A bustling ad lists candles, candle sticks, shades, and holders with prices: three candles for 10 cents, plain white wax options, candle shades from 10 cents to 1 dollar, shade holders up to 40 cents, and candle sticks priced 10 cents to 5 dollars.
A newspaper blurb promotes Parsons-Souders Shoe Store for women shoppers with a wide range of $4 footwear. It advertises 100 pairs of Blucher Oxfords in multiple colors and leathers, sizes 4 to 5, normally $3 to $4, on sale for $1 Saturday.
The third and final examination of the year for school teachers is conducted here by county superintendent A. P Morrisom, with Carl Law son and Guy Musser assisting. The list includes numerous candidates from Clarksburg, Shinnston, Wallace, Lost Creek, and surrounding towns, spanning graded and elementary classes.
A dinner was held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. William S. James in Bristol to honor Mr. and Mrs J F Esllack and daughter Isabelle now visiting West Virginia relatives from Missouri. Attendees included numerous Grass Run residents and relatives from Brown Clarksburg Wallace and other areas.
A vintage ad touts Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap as safe for even the most delicate skin including babies. It invites readers to write to Resinol in Baltimore for a free trial ointment and soap, claiming soothing healing action and wide drugstore availability. The piece blends with local society notes from Wilsonburg and Clifton areas, mentioning a dinner by Mrs. J.T. Flynn and a luncheon by Mrs. Harry B. Carlin, plus a marriage in Here between Burton A. Hall and Ada L. Hall and a local church group bake sale event.
In a crowded House session Representative Leader Mann delivered a hot attack on the administration and Attorney General McReynolds over postponement of prosecutions. Chairman Clayton of the auditor committee offered a vigorous defense as the chamber heard the debate amid a packed gallery.
An injured homing pigeon from a Clarkeburg owner was captured by a group in a park and later bought by Phoing Merriman of 129 rant street. The owner may contact Mr Merriman to recover the bird identified by number among a batch.
M P Shawkey announces the state board of education will hold professional certification examinations on September 12 and 13 at Wheelersburg, Hinton, Charleston, Bluefield, and Parkersburg for public school teachers and administrators.
Road work is planned across the county this summer under county road engineer Charles C. Fittro. A tar paving project from West Milford pike west of Stealey Heights to West Milford will run about seven miles, with a 15 foot width. Bills will be opened Monday. Additional paving includes 2000 feet of paved road from Shinnston toward Middlebourne, and 2.5 miles of macadam from Adamston toward Shinnston. Resurfacing and turnpike work are planned toward O'Neil, with a turnpike portion to West Summit. Other projects include work on the Simpson district turnpike and areas around Grasselli.
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