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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
6
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County Engineers' Association of Washington urges a new cost-keeping system for road funds. The resolution calls for itemized vouchers showing place, extent, character, and classification of road work, with the county engineer collecting and filing all data before approval by county commissioners.
An essay argues striving for knowledge while a reader may work within limits and seek growth through association with great minds. It contrasts this with a New York Sun view doubting Congress can fully address the Adamson eight hour bill amid urgent fiscal, transportation, and military tasks.
A Huntington Herald Dispatch editorial urges readers to see the shop girl as human and hardworking. It highlights her fatigue, patience, loyalty to employers, self discipline, and goal to provide courteous service even under stress of pre Christmas shopping.
An advertisement argues the five-cent loaf will vanish as bakers push for six or ten cent loaves in cities. It notes white flour bread lacks complete nutrition while praising Shredded Wheat Biscuit from Niagara Falls New York as a consistent, wholesome alternative.
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The New York Sun editorialized by Champion Clark argues faith alone in peace, yet warns pacifist views may hinder readiness. It notes wartime realities, arms buildup, and the idea that nations won’t attack unless warned, though a victorious side may regret unpreparedness.
Adams wakes from a bizarre dream where his wife Amazonia disciplines him for hunger and petty theft. It all proves a nightmare while he remains jailed for twelve years for stealing a rubber plant and assaulting a lamp post. A new header device for harvesting wheat is described for tractor mounting.
Reports from Greene County Pennsylvania to Jefferson County West Virginia detail new oil and gas developments. The Carnegie Natural Gas Company on the George Isini nger farm reports 200 barrels in a 24 hour test, with several wells in Gordon sand plays. Multiple counties show new completions in Berea sand and related sands, with daily outputs ranging from a few dozen to around 328 barrels in various fields. Overall production across cited pools remains under 1,200 barrels daily as operators pursue further drilling to connect pools and expand production.
An advertisement touts a health pill sold for 25 cents with a money back guarantee if it fails. It claims to cure constipation indigestion neuralgia biliousness headaches sallow tongue and related female health troubles. Drugstores are urged to offer the product and refund terms are emphasized.
A letter from Mrs. John Welty of St Clairsville Ohio praises Tanlac for curing years of stomach trouble. She reports renewed strength appetite and sleep after taking Tanlac and urges others to try it. The note ends with gratitude from an aged woman and mentions Farrell's Drug Store as the sponsor of the advertisement.
Chartiers OU Company drills No 16 on Jraoking Valley property with twelve wells planned in Hocking county. Pittsburg parties report a test on the ranks farm near Saybrook in Ashtabula county yielding no gas. Wil kinson farm near Ashtabula produced a gas flow of 4 million cubic feet daily sold to East Ohio Gas Co at 12 cents per thousand. Other sites like Williams and Wand J Oland & Co report no finds while exploring Clinton sand. Prices paid by buyers vary across regions and grades in a broad listing of current market rates.
West Virginia daily publishers met at Fairmont to address a newsprint and cost crisis. They noted December prices up about 200 percent and the lack of future supply quotes. A cooperative buying plan was endorsed and a paper committee was formed to consult with the American Newspaper Publishers Association and manufacturers. Economy steps discussed included ending returns to newsdealers, eliminating free copies, and cash-based exchanges.
A 19th century style advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for Parmint double strength, mix with hot water and sugar, and take a tablespoon four times daily. It promises relief from head noises and clogged nostrils with easier breathing and less mucus, touting low cost and pleasant taste.
The prominent newspaper publishers association and a committee led by Max von Schlebel and others plan to organize a national body. A Parkerburg meeting is expected in early January. Canadian organized labor totals about 143,343 with 31 independent units and 4,997 members. German inventors patent a method to reinforce paper with cotton or linen between pulp layers.
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