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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1916
Page
13
A garbled wartime style notice mentions social events, invitations, and security concerns. It references police and private detectives driving people from business and notes groups guarding unions and wedding gatherings amid a tense social climate.
George T. Nicholson, a well known Waldo hotelier, will ride train No 4 tonight to Philadelphia to spend Christmas. He has not been home in Harrison County for fourteen years. He will return for the holidays unless his old home proves too attractive.
Washington dispatch notes a surge in European jewel thefts linked to war, with private detectives in New York Boston Philadelphia and other cities tracking sophisticated gangs. Experts say wartime luxury and social gatherings invite crooks to exploit jewelry focused by affluent victims and socialites, forecasting a busy year for cross‑continental crime.
A large reduction on all holiday items is announced by Sturm and Wilson. Shop early for discounts across toys decorations and gifts. Limited quantities may apply.
A seller promotes a four bedroom cottage in Stone Park with a large lot at 20,00 per month. Another equally appealing location is advertised at a similar rate. Encourages buyers to start the new year right and rent a home.
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