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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
A long excerpt details extreme penances by Indian ascetics as acts of self mortification. It contrasts devotion and fame with wealth and worldly concern, noting observers’ awe and miraculous attributions. The passage also touches on British rule, law, and enforcement amid reports of penalties and transit disruptions in 1918.
Under the heading Engine De-18y3, 15.57 instances of excess service were attributed to pulscullaneous mechanical defects while other engine delays affected train operations. The commission notes a marked reduction in excess service over six months versus prior years. Commissioner McChore says drivers will accept the commission's analysis and reduce overtime. Aimed at eliminating excessive duty periods, many employees in harmless service were limited to sixteen consecutive hours on duty. Some workers returned to duty after sixteen hours, with others after six hours.
A Department of Agriculture bulletin analyzes commercial peach orcharding in West Virginia. It outlines favorable locations, cost ranges from 10 to 35 dollars per acre, and high land values, but warns that expected profits hinge on skilled management, economy, and favorable weather. Four-year timelines suggest breakeven and possible dividends only after initial investments and operating costs are recovered.
A Cleveland newspaper ad promotes “The Landis Christmas Savings Club” by Union National Bank. It explains weekly deposits of 2, 5, 10, 25, or 50 cents or more, with various payout scales and a forty three week term ending December 15. The goal is to teach children and families the habit of saving, with receipts and big Christmas payoff. The plan covers multiple cities and promises substantial total savings, aiming to raise funds and encourage responsible finances.
Richardé Conalenction Company faces a criminal case on Wednesday in the court, with an arrest warrant appealed from a Justice. Police and bluffing details point to a tense prosecution, as Deputy Game Warden 1K. M. Noon handles the matter amid the proceedings.
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