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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1916
Page
6
A vintage advertisement extols Wyeth’s Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening gray hair naturally while adding gloss. It promises dandruff relief and a healthier scalp with simple application and mentions a 50 cent price at drug stores.
A large crowd gathered at the supreme court of appeals for Judge Robinson to open the circuit court session. Supporters praised him as the strongest choice for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, citing his past governorship and broad citizen backing in Maxon county. He spoke for an hour, stressing party unity and election prospects in November.
MeWhorter Feb 8 notes Thomason returned from visit with father ill. Cunningham recovers from influenza. Workman reports success in local meetings closing Thursday night. Claude Murray accidentally shot himself while cleaning revolver. Lowther covers Croppleman’s place in his absence. Samuel Morrison sustains broken rib cleaning for pipeline. Brooks West reports improving barber business as mines reopen.
Weston is alive with school social events and community updates. Senior girls hosted a reception. Episco pal church plans a Valentine social with free coffee and sandwiches. several residents travel to Clarksburg Detroit and Daytona. local clubs and societies meet. the Lewis County Housing Association elects a president. donations for Jewish relief reach 250 dollars. Mrs. Linn Brannon to host the Woman's Club. Mrs John Williams in Johns Hopkins care.
In Charleston on February 7, about ten thousand graded school pupils across one thousand schools finished the state elementary examination. Questions covered reading orthography arithmetic geography civics and hygiene. A successful pupil earns a diploma recognized by high schools in the state.
Students who fail Ort Minis may receive credit for the proficiency if shown, or may pass the remaining subjects at the next examinations. The first set is March 16 and 17, with a second on May 18 and 19.
Ralph Mountford, a young man from the Fair Ground addition, was arrested Sunday evening for disor conduct. He faced local authorities after an incident at the fair grounds, with officials detailing the nature of the disturbance and potential charges arising from the event.
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