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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1916
Page
6
Fragmented notes discuss electoral votes in Mississippi versus Nebraska and political fallout from Wilson era policy. It references Huerta Villa and Mexico, postwar European industrial gain, and urges American industrial and commercial preparedness alongside fiscal reform. Also comments on West Virginia audits showing a deficit shrinkage and fiscal stabilizing acts.
A report analyzes unusual payments from current revenues, noting higher state costs and a slight per capita reduction in general government allotments while construction grows. It argues for tighter control, cites Democratic claims of extravagance, and urges lawmakers to study expenses and consider laws on proper expenditures.
The narrator recalls Colonel Harth Beatem in a humorous, meandering exchange about politics and a near accident. The colonel jokes about improbable incidents including an episode at a hardware store and a stopped steed, ending with a punchy, whimsical remark.
Parsons three special bond elections set for good roads on December 29. Dry Fork votes to issue 50000, Fairfax 150000, Davis 498000. Charleston notes mine rescue training has improved, reducing fatalities as federal and state experts train locals. Huntington reports an extra daily run to handle holiday trade between Charleston and Kentucky and Ohio border saloons.
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In West Virginia railroads seek higher coal rates as they renew contracts, while a Christmas tree train is lost near Wheeling and a pardon list remains secret. West Virginia University students push for a new law school building. Farmers in Tucker County organize to modernize agriculture with year round education.
A proposed recommendation to the governor in Charleston cites every motion picture theater will charge fifteen cents for adult admission starting on Christmas Way. Managers have agreed on uniform pricing with one exception, marking a shift from the prior five cent fee set just a year ago. A Japanese florist has thrived growing chrysanthemums under cheesecloth. Scottish tweed and hosiery makers have opened schools to teach Russian language as part of expanding business with Russia. In Southern Australia, yearly temperature variation does not exceed twenty degrees.
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