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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1902
Page
4
Notice from Clarksburg instalment company announces sale of ladies wear including waists skirts suits and accessories with installment options and fixed prices. The misspelled text implies warnings about additions and payment terms while claiming no changes to usual prices.
New fall outfits and overcoats in elegant patterns at modest prices are now available. Before the rush begins and while fabrics are in stock, take the opportunity to leave your measure and select from handsome exclusive designs.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad announces mid winter excursions to Washington at very low rates for round trip ten days, January 22 and February 10, including rail and pullman accommodations. Tickets available with full details from agents. A complete guide to Washington may be obtained for 10 cents.
Thompson Music Company relocates to the north end of Glen Rik Lane. The store adds a large holiday instrument display and a wide line of up to date instruments and accessories. Customers are urged to call before visiting for new inventory and events.
London and Rome report strong indications that President Roosevelt will accept arbitration over the Venezuelan crisis. Diplomatic circles note surprise if he takes the role, while embassies in London remain busy and Washington claims no public admission yet. The British and German fleets reinforce the Caribbean blockade as American battleships arrive in Port of Spain and diplomatic talks continue with Italy and other powers.
Finland faces the worst crop failure in 50 years with the 1902 harvest valued around $20,000,000. Northern provinces suffer, beans and potatoes fail, and many regions report near hunger. Relief efforts expand into Russia and European governments, with funds already spent and more needed to avert famine.
Fragmented forecast notes describe cold windy conditions and light snow in the western portion. Mentions West Virginia and nearby regions with brisk air and potential precipitation across day and tomorrow.
Toledo Mayor Samuel M Galen Jones denounces arming for defense, arguing Roosevelt’s methods surpass government, while noting wartime folly and optimism about global progress. Other speakers include Rev. Barry and Dr Stolz. Also reports Christmas mail burning in Syracuse and ongoing food tests in Washington.
A torn newspaper snippet shows fragmented dialogue and garbled narrative about various figures and scenes. The legible portions reference Auntie Jackie and Tammy's Tewde, a Boston Courier fragment, and disjointed lines about a ceremony, medicine, and a mystery event, none forming a clear single story.
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