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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1916
Page
4
An 1916 discussion outlines the administration's income tax strategy and opposition remarks. President Wilson faces congressional pressure as supporters debate expansion and funding, while critics warn of shifting burdens and political repercussion.
The fragmented report references a 6 year old child from Carpentay near Trontivilie in Lowe county. It mentions a health incident and a mismatch in locality names and dates while noting a banking or mineral wealth figure of 8730.82 dollars connected to American nativity studies and a directive from a machine of American nationality.
Eastern oil operators prepare for early development restart as markets improve. Reports detail activity in Kentucky and surrounding regions with new wells, rigs and test sites by multiple companies, including Pennsylvanian fields and West Virginia prospects. Local observers note advancing drilling, tentative returns, and ongoing exploration efforts amid a broad push to increase production this year.
Warning about kidney and bladder troubles and urging use of Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. Claims benefits for kidneys liver and bladder and offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles plus a sample by sending ten cents. Includes address in Binghamton New York and note to mention Clarkburg Daily Telegram.
In Fairmont and surrounding towns officials report electrical car purchases for immediate service from Brill Car Company after executives travel to Philadelphia. A 62 year old prosecuting attorney dies, and the Russian order fuels Wheeling stamping works while Bethany College sends a ministerial student in place of a married brother. Other notes cover weather impacts on mail routes, church panic in Morgantown, and city actions against vacant unfit houses.
The State Hulldingeah born Association of Huntington forms with 50000 capital, incorporators include Wy Dowmis and J. Hofmeyer. The Sistoraville Proventient Company of Slatersville incorporates with 25000 capital to deal in real estate and city additions. The West Virginian Gay Coal Company of Unigheaton Kanawha with 25000 capital to mine at Hugerton. They list incorporators from Huntington Sistersville Parkersburg Mullins and Charleston. Consumption is more common between ages 25 and Af.
William Cullen Dennis, a Washington lawyer, will address the 61st West Virginia meeting of the League to Enforce Peace in Parkersburg on February 12. The event is supported by former Governor William F. Glasscock and secretary William H. Short notes his international law credentials. A separate notice grants clemency to a Harrison County man convicted of grand larceny, pending gubernatorial review on February 15, 1918.
Pleasants county West Virginia promotes Cow Run sand as highly profitable with four lease tracts ready for development. Advertises at 90 dollars per 1-16 unit, urges interested parties to contact Charles F. Ingraham in Helmont or call Bell 1450-J for details.
IL Wayman Ogden of Clarksburg announces Republican bid for Harrison County Sheriff subject to the June 6 1916 primary. He pledges faithful fearless duty and broader service to all the people if nominated and elected.
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