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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1916

Page

4

Daily Telegram publisher details and subscription rates

The Daily Telegram published weekday evenings and Sunday mornings by the Telegram Company in Clarkaburs West Virginia. It lists circulation audit by the Associated Press and details subscription rates for daily and Sunday editions, with various options for weekly monthly and yearly terms.

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War’s wastefulness questions survival of the fittest

The Evening Echo cites Edwin Pugh on December 12 1916 noting there is no biological assurance in the survival of the fittest when war proves wasteful and unnatural.

Edwin Pugh

Time for Shuple Lfyine in Frugal Living

An Ohio Journal urges plain living to counter high food costs. It promotes simple meals, self denial as a Christian virtue, and a home spirit not dependent on material goods. The piece champions inexpensive living, healthier homes, and cheerful frugality under clear skies.

Ohio Siuite Journal Thold

Slang Critique Sparks Reform at Vassar and Beyond

A discussion cited by the Ohio State Journal argues slang harms feminine expression and social manners. Burke praises careful word use as beautifying and loving, urging reform at Vassar and among readers to curb slang’s corrupting influence.

Vassar Ons A. Indy Ohio State Journal Vassar Reform Burke

Trelping Boys to Be Boys

An Omaha piece argues for guiding boys today through structured activities like Bar Scouts. It says boys possess strong energy and curiosity and need outlets to channel impulses into constructive growth, discipline, and coordinated development for manhood.

Omaha Bar Scouts Aire

Oregon and South electoral weight in national votes

An analysis argues Oregon with five electoral votes casts more ballots than many Southern states. The piece asserts unequal representation in the electoral college across regions, noting Oregon’s advantage and calling for reform after fifty years of static structure. It questions why any region should hold preponderant influence in Congress or the electoral college.

Oregon Solid South Missouri United States Alabama Arkansas Florida Louisiana Sippi South Carolina Georgia Louisieru Mann South Congress

Undertaker Hi Ding Buys Closure as Widow Weds

In a small town tale, undertaker Hi Ding charms Mrs. Umbrine Twattles by betting on eggs at a church picnic. She buys the eggs for 230 then buries Lemuel Twattles after a sudden illness and He Ding later marries the widow the same night.

Hi Ding Hi Ping Twattles Ding Leruel Thattlex

Wealthy youths join border service and labor in kitchens

Rich young scions from Philadelphia Detroit and Rhode Island batteries mix with common soldiers on the border. Privates Dan Hanna Alfred Giddie Tom Jenckes and Dewelas Lawson display grit while wealthy officers run kitchens and polled duties. many maintain status yet share tough, working chores in desert conditions.

Vhia Pennsylvania Moalvihill James Mulvihill Willionaire Brewer Pittsburg Kes Dewelas Lawson Thomas Lawson Massachusetts Batteries

Amendment of Vital Statistics Law Provisions

The proposed revision, sponsored by the state department, creates a statewide vital statistics system. It designates the state health department as registrar, divides the state into registration districts, and appoints local registrars for four year terms within ninety days of enactment. Each physician midwife and undertaker must list names and addresses, with twenty five cents paid per certificate to the county treasurer.

Stain Department Boath Heaith Ehunell Brits Weenie Tay Tesistration Eteh Tangistebin Ledish Wouers

Miss Etitia Curtis Enters St Marys Hospital in Turban Garb

Kansas City telegram reports Miss Etitia Curtis great great granddaughter of Osage leader White Hair has left tribal dress for a nurse trainee life at St Marys hospital. She travels widely, values purposeful work over dancing, and says she enjoys the new bed and nurses quarters. Senator Curtis of Kansas is noted as a relative.

Kansas City Missietitia Curtis Pawhuska Okla St. Mary's Hospital United States Curtis Loretto Academy Curis Wichita Kan St. Mary’s Hospital Senator Curtis Kansas

Fire on Ship Extinguished by Giant Wave

Fire on the barkentine Griffth after an explosion burned Marie Robert Monroe. A heavy wind carried the blazing donkey engine overboard and the ship survived. Eva Cordes, wife of an unnamed man, was described as a chronic nagger in Cordes’ account.

San Francisco Sidney Marie Robert Monroe

Cordes Granted Interlocutory Divorce After Testimony

San Francisco December 13 John FE Cordes a machinist was granted an interlocutory decree of divorce after he testified that he believed his wife was a champion talker of the world. The case centered on allegations presented during the hearing and reflects ongoing court actions for dissolution.

Eva Cordes Cordes San Francisco John FE. Cordes

Man with Gold Teeth Pled Guilty In Whiskey Pawn Deal

In Chicago a municipal court verdict found Joseph Neffer man pulled his gold teeth to extract the gold, pawned it, and bought whiskey with the proceeds. He was sent to the house of correction after failing to pay.

Chicago Joseph Nefferman House of Correction

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