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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1916
Page
2
The Huntington Herald-Dispatch notes state press praise, while the Clarksburg Telegram showcases its own claim to producing the biggest industrial prosperity feature. The piece underscores regional efforts and media competition in promoting economic progress.
A West Virginia newspaper advertisement promotes a home tonic said to cure catarrhal deafness and related head noises. It warns that sprays and potions only temporize and urges readers to obtain the formula via their druggist, touting the Clarksburg Telegram central West Virginia Industrial Prosperity edition for regional industry coverage.
The Gazette-Times notes the Daily Tele gram of Clarksburg issues a prosperity section showcasing Central West Virginia in color, with illustrations and summaries of business conditions. Industrial plants run at capacity as leaders push to maximize district wealth and development.
A concise survey highlights twenty growing cities and towns detailing their key industries and economic strengths. It notes a regional trend toward diversified manufacturing, agriculture, and services, with firms expanding operations and new enterprises creating jobs.
West Virginia collected 2 089 127 in internal revenue taxes for the year ending June 30 1916. Corporate income tax contributed 392 149 up from 357 614 last year while individual income tax yielded 132 064 compared with 129 188 previously. The taxpayer count reached 1 966 with 1 590 married men 985 single men and 91 single women paying the tax.
The report lists counts of individuals paying income tax by net income brackets for 1916 and 1915. Brackets include 2000 to 4000, 4000 to 5000, 10000 to 16000, 20000 to 25000, 30000 to 40000, 50000 to 76000, 100000 to 150000, with separate tallies for married women and others.
A department showcase invites families to visit today and tomorrow. The tone emphasizes child friendly appeal and seasonal sales as a welcoming feature of the store.
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