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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
4
A historical newspaper excerpt blends holiday reflections with local rail issues. It critiques a Buckhannon to Clarksburg freight shift, laments worsened travel times, and forecasts political commentary involving the West Virginia Telegram and Fairmont charter debates.
The text surveys the state of advertising efficacy with declining trust in poor campaigns and stresses honest ads as an insurance policy for prosperity. It argues Republicans must reunite after factional splits, praising a Washington meeting where unity and rehabilitation of the party were emphasized to strengthen national prospects.
The clashing editorials discuss Huerta Madero and Mexican rebellion, referencing Wheeling News and Telegraph pieces. Warnings about policy shifts, prices of ages, and looming figures surface alongside social commentary on women's fashion and public gaze. Names and places populate a fragmented, era-specific mosaic.
A clipped, fragmentary collection of satirical lines and social gossip spanning figures like Huerta and Wilson, with jests about Panama graft, debutante requisites, and January resolutions. The spray of quotes blends humor, politics, and society notes, reflecting a late era newspaper miscellany.
A reader oriented column from the Daily Telegram urges viewers to consider how advertisers shape ads and the economy. It reflects on whether readers truly listen to advertisers who fund newspapers and invites shoppers to use the Telegram for holiday buying guidance.
December schedule of dances and theater events in Clarksburg lists piano solos at the Waldo hotel and Robinson Grand theater shows including Baby Mine, Al G. Fields minstrels, and Barbara Worth with venues at Masonic temple and Robinson Grand theater.
Reports from Mexico indicate General Mercado will be removed soon and General Orgxo will replace him. The army plans to evacuate Chihuahua within days and advance against rebels, with provisions secured for an extended campaign and scouts reporting few rebels nearby.
Frantic vote on a $500000 strike fund allocation was filed for 7000 members across 66 locals of the National Brotherhood of Operatives Potteries. President Edward Menge warned adoption could lead to a national blow up if funds fail to provide adequate reserves to avert strikes. Voting closes January 4 with plants in Chicago West Virginia Pennsylvania New Jersey and more involved.
The War Department orders require militia units to reach strength goals by next year. Company K, already experienced, needs a few more men to complete its footing. Armory on Second Street will host Monday night drills and enlistment applications to join the organization in reserve to the United States government.
Two hundred women from the Womens Health League staged in the main streets to enforce the anti spitting ordinance in Pittsburg. Mrs J D Stiner and Miss Matilda Hagen helped arrest the first offender who gave the name John Smith and was released for a hearing tomorrow. Further arrests were made as the group patrolled sidewalks.
A fragmented report alleges the Dearings 10 prowdhite charger would appeal, citing a satlspriting ordinal Mul Puabed years ago but never observed. The text remains unclear about who or what observers or authorities are involved.
Dr Ded Wathe nston and Congressman Neely announced plans approved by the Treasury Department for a new tool building at Moundeville. The stone structure will be weatherproof with a marble base and a main lobby featuring a slate wall. Seventh Street will host the single public entrance.
A Pittsburg congressman candidate for the Pennsylvania delegation urges establishing a local bank to serve West Virginia. The plan envisions the bank located within 450 miles of Pittsburgh, aiming to ease currency stability and convenience for nearby populations.
Announcement states a stretch of West Milford road south of Stoney Mellie will be closed Monday until completion. A petroleum motor driven wireless outfit with a twenty led light will be carried on a high vehicle to assist the work.
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