Local notes and political chatter from Clarksburg 1916
A mix of editorials and briefs from the Clarksburg Telegram dated December 19, 1916 covers economic proposals like coinage and railroad policy, seed wheat shortages in the Northwest, and weather impacts on birds. It also quotes on marriage benefits, women in the rural post service, and House pay reforms. The piece notes hunting licenses, bird feeding, and political race tallies in the Third district with counts for Reed and Alderson, Robinson and Hughes.
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Kara Carriers
Halvor Steenerson
Minnesota
Rankins
House
Congress
Giriners
Stew Dours
Third Congressional District
Stuart F. Reed
Alderson
Robinson
Hughes
Repub
Banji
Getting Foothold in Latin America Trade War Warns
The New York Journal of Commerce notes Latin American imports exceed exports nine months to September 1916, with a US trade deficit around $28 million. It cites official figures showing Latin American trade slanted toward Europe and warns of a future struggle for commercial supremacy if the US does not entrench itself now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal of Commerce
South America
Latin America
Central America
Cuba
United States
Journal of Commerce
Department of Commerce
Central American
Mexico
West Indies
South American
Europe
America
Political shifts and calls for universal military service debate
The piece notes a near twelve percent GOP gain and a strong Democratic turnout. It quotes former War Secretary Dickinson advocating universal compulsory military service, argues the present system fails, and urges training for all able-bodied males to ensure national defense. It also discusses the impact of prosperity on a Wilson victory and touches on business cost awareness and merchant profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Universu
Jacob M. Dickinson
Washington
United States
National Guard
War Department
Department
Wilson
Federal Trade Commission Promotes Better Business Methods
The commission aims to improve accounting and practices among merchants and manufacturers. It believes cost uniformity benefits trade and public welfare and seeks to overcome inherited indifference to efficient methods. A booklet on better business methods is being sent to merchants and manufacturers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campission
Beneft
Commission
Ste
Theno
Federal Trade Commission
The Daily Nove let A Girl's First Love Affair
A teenage romance unfolds as a girl resists a flirtation in a dimly lit room. He misreads her tears as surrender and presses the advance until a sneeze shatters his moment, prompting her to flee into the night.
Cough Remedy Endorsed as Safe Fire Signal
A cautious comparison likens a cough to a fire bell urging action. The ad promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as effective for lingering coughs after colds or flu, with Mrs. Thomas Beeching of Andrews Indiana praising it for her husband who coldly recurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beeching
Andrews
Ind
Chamberlain
Fresh Pup Corn Balls Sold at Mrs. Charlie's Place
The item Fresh Pup Corn Balls in two colors appears for sale at Mrs. Charlie's Place in Robinson. The listing notes availability and color options.
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Mra St Charlie’s
Robinson In
Greene county field shows large gas prospects in 寝astern fields
Greene county development heats up as George Tsir finger farm on Coonrun Springhillip delivers steady gas from the Big Injun sand. No. 2 well on the same farm adds to a growing outlook for major new wells in Greene and nearby districts this year.
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Gurnegie Natural Gas Company
George Tsir Finger
Coonrun
Springhillip
Greene County
May
Pennsylvan
Ia Flelis
Dorseyville
Allegheny County
West Virginia
Mannington
Marion County
South Penn, Oil Company
M. W. Kendal
Carter O7 Company
Sarah ‘S
F. W. Bartlett
E. Batson
Heckman and Hoffman
Alfred Kendall
South Penn Oil Company
Mr. Kendall
Delmar Oil Company
John L. Hays
Nutter’s Fork
West Union District
Doddridge County
Carter Oil Company
Robert Chalfant
Broad Run
McGlellan
Hope’ Natural Gas) Company
BEC
Gom
Hkig
Mc_Elroy
Tyler County
Manufacturers Light and
George Bulley
Wood
Union,district
Parsons and Sweeney Brothers
Mariah Pollock
Stillswell Creek
George Bussel
H. S. Dye Farm
Ryers
Charles Elliott
Big Wime
Arnold Creek
Central
Doddridge
Philadelphia Company
Ivontsa M. Smith
Fishing Creek
Grant District
Wetzel County
Carnegie Natural Gas Company
J. G. Talkington
Weir
Blue Creek
Elk District
Kanawha County
W. A. MacCorile
Mill Creek
Frank Woodman
Ohio
Golden Pop Corn Crisp Tastes Like More
A brief note highlights Golden Pop Corn Crisp and mentions Charlie's Price and Robison Grand as brands or locations, suggesting a tasting or product comparison in a nostalgic, compact newspaper notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie's Price
Robison Grand
Gas and oil tests show light pumpers across several counties
In West Virginia and Ohio, multiple tests on farms in Doddridge Wetzel Kanawha Perry Monroe and Jefferson counties indicate light pumpers in the Berea and Weir sands with notable yields, including a 100 barrel day on the W A MacCorile farm. Prices for various crude grades and a bank employee bonus news wrap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox Township
Jefferson County
Stratton Brothers
Berea
Stratton
W. A. Holmes and Company
Sinclair Heirs
Monroe Township
Perry County
John, Denham and Son
Theodore St
Mercer Black
New Castle
Corning
Cabell
Somerset
Ragland
Plymouth
Princeton
Kansas
Oklahoma
Indiana
Gorshana Light
Heardenton
Henrietta
Moran
Crichton
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Clarksburg Telegram Company
Belarkaburg
Clarksburg
Pwevink
Associa
Tates. Iy Carrier
Daly
Dally
Zjelly
J. M. Baikie
Northwest
The
United
Ninteen
Milton
the Daily Novelet
Teokine
OU Travel Film
Wnrke
Tamarraw
Ute PL Inc
Scott
Ivy Scott's
Scott &Howne
Movchfield
GIL and Gas Development OF
Tregtate
Pennsylvania
Gest
Mains St. Mccrory
Third St
de Soto
North Lima
South Lima
Wooster
Canada
New York
Mechanics and Metals National Bank
Septorin Co
Baltimore
HB. FE. Burke and
All Good Druggasts
Gare
ITA
Sweet Laboratories Company
Columbus, Ohio
R. E. Gill
Goldsmith
Chase
Third Street
Luce
Texved
Pao
Lowndes Savings Bank
T Of—Trust Company
City Water Today
Water Board
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