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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary quotation discusses the nature of progress from failure to success, noting that every setback is a step toward advancement and referencing philosopher William Whewell.
The Virginia section discusses the upcoming Congress session in Detroit Michigan starting September 29. It will bring top authorities on road and street work, exhibit materials and equipment, and allow officials to inspect and compare road materials and construction methods. The event aims to educate officials and private entities about cost saving devices and best practices.
A collage of quotes and editorials from Charleston Gazette Wheeling Register and other papers discusses tariff policy underwood simmon negotiations about the cotton schedule, plans for a new concrete bridge, and concerns over public debt in Virginia and West Virginia. It notes political contention over protectionist stances and calls for road improvements while highlighting editorials questioning party unity and leadership.
PRISTOL August 12 The latest rains were welcomed though crops suffer from intense heat. Potatoes and other vegetables are drying up and yields will be low. the winter of 1913 14 may be lean for the vegetable line. Notables and residents travel and recover from illness while church social plans raise funds.
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch notes that press reports no longer dwell on industrial or civil warfare along Paint Creek, highlighting a renewed peace. Hon. George Weil of McDowell County WV praises the Wilson administration, describing Weil as a broad ganged Republican favored by many Democrats, suggesting he is likely to rise further.
Fragmentary OCR report mentions a pension related matter in West Virginia and an annual levy to be laid by the city council. It notes a total amount of 10 014 and a payout of 2 704 influenced by a wood law, with Mayor Will H. Cole summoned to attend at 7 20 o clock for this evening's session.
An advertisement argues households waste money on soap and promotes Easy Task soap as cheaper, quicker, and more effective than common resins. It touts saving time, fuel, and health by using the product and urges readers to buy it at their grocer.
Stores once viewed August as dull but now boost furniture and other goods all year. Merchants credit advertising for changing sales, with Ancus Purtiture Sates and offers urging readers to shop The Daily Telegram for deals this month.
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