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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1916

Page

2

Farmers Bossing Prices Warps View On Food Costs

A Telegram reader argues against boycotts on farm goods as prices soar. He notes butter and eggs spiked despite dairy shifts and cites speculation, urging Congress to probe rent and export practices. He says farmers should accept lower prices and stop feeding luxury demands to protect poor consumers.

Chicago Grand Jury Clarksburg Ahich McAdoo Iit Congressional

Smithsonian marks seventy years of knowledge mission

The Smithsonian Institution reaches its seventieth anniversary as the Board of Regents meets in Washington headed by Chief Justice White. Since 1826 the trust fund grew from a half million dollars to over a million guiding an international, government supported network including the National Museum, National Gallery of Art, Bureau of American Ethnology, Astrophysical Observatory, National Zoo, International Exchange Service, and a world publications index.

Washington Smithsonian Institution Justicn White James Smithson James T. Lloyd Missouri Messrs Andrew D. Wilte New York Alexander Gradgin Dell Washington, D. C George Ginny Delaware Charles F. Choate, Jr Massachusetts John B. Henderson Washington, D. Cus Childles W. Fairbanks Indiana Ite United States National Museem National Gallery of Art Sureau Astrophysioa Observatory National Zoological Park Offic

Warning Against Wastefulness by Life Insurance Officers

A press notice from New York on December 14 reports a warning from life insurance leaders about American waste and luxuries. It cites public servants and the Equitable Life Society urging citizens to curb prodigality while praising benefits.

Day The Equitable Life Society Association of Life Insurance Presidere W. A Pmblic

Nerv Worth advertised remedy touted for nervous indigestion

Mr. Talbott of Broad Oak City reports his wife improved after taking Nerv Worth at Burke's drug store. The ad claims Nerv Worth steadies the nerves tones the liver aids digestion and promises a dollar back if it fails to work.

Mr. Talbott Dfirkson Street Chitelty Talbott Broad Oak Burke's Drug Store

Life Insurance and thrift urged amid wastefulness concerns

A speech urges more assertive protection of life insurance interests and cutting extravagant spending. It connects policy borrowings and cash surrenders to lost protection while calling for health and public welfare measures to reduce insurance costs. The speaker warns extravagance harms families and civilization.

Day United States

Clifton becomes chairman of Senate printing panel

Washington reports Senator William E. Clifton has moved to chair the Senate committee on printing. He continues as chair of the census committee and remains an active member of both panels. In Stealey Heights, Brethren church groups plan a home talent play at Morgan school at 7 45 p m Thursday titled All is Well That Wats Well written by Christine Waters.

Washington William EB. Clifton Senate Jie Hel Sill Stealey Heights Brethren Church Morgan School Christine Waters

Wood to introduce memorial service date for Hunter Holmes

Congressman H C Wood plans a House resolution to set a date for a memorial service honoring the late Congressman Hunter Holmes Moss from West Virginia Fourth District. The service, likely in January on a Sunday, will feature addresses by House colleagues and Judge Moss with invitations to relatives and the West Virginia Society in Washington. A Parisian invention for curling hair reportedly keeps the style for months.

Yard House Hunter Holmes Moss Congress Fourth West Virginia West Virginia Society Washington Judge Moss

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