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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1916

Page

3

Social and Personal Notes Highlight Local Fete Details

Clarksburg social items describe Mrs Daniel Shephardson lecturing on The Way in Old Japan with a Japanese tea house replica and a charity library fund. Inspections days announced for local schools and a March 6 Valentine themed ball at St Mary's High School with community guests and varied entertainments.

Carter Harry B. Curtin Daniel Shephardson Newark Shephardson Europe John Ruhl Lewis Sutton Alda D. W. Jacobs Mia Robert Morris Roboron Mary Rubl Mike Grace Haymaker Milas Margaret Ropingon Virginia Snider

Scrofula Cure Promoted at Valentine Social Event

An old text extols Hood s Sarsaparilla for scrofula and humors while a Valentine social at Stanley Heights Epworth League featured a luncheon, decorations in red and white, and games like charades and matching hearts. Attendees included Miss Pearl Gardner Miss Mildred Selva and many others.

Hood Thos Miss Hickman Pearl Gardner Min Mildred Selva Mixx Lucile Kubu Mina Lucile Rexroad Fonda Fretwell Charlotte Gabriel Margaret Gardner Mim Herl Fretwell Miu Nett Francia Rea Freda Tucel May Lucel J RO Hickmian Valentine Social Valentine Avantag Atrs Claude Day Stenley Heights Epworth League

President weighs middle west candidates for secretary of war

President Wilton on Tuesday reviewed names of several mid dle West lawyers as he seeks a secretary of war. Urgent endorsements for Judson Harmon of Ohio circulated among close friends while some doubt he would leave practice. The White House indicated no decision yet and a middle western pick was preferred if possible.

Omens Washington Wilton Amos Liw Judson Harmon Ohio

Senate Votes For Inquiry Into Public Utilities Ownership

The Senate approved a congressional inquiry into the advisability of government ownership of public utilities by 30 to 23. The measure also backs an amendment by Senator Harah to Senator Newland's resolution directing a special inquiry into railroad legislation and the Interstate Commerce Commission.

Senate Harah Newland Interstate Commerce Commission

Robinson hailed as man of the people in Ohio County

In Wheeling on February 16 Judge Ira Wet element and attorney A A Lilly joined a large Republican gathering. Charles J Schuck and S C Boyes voiced support for Robinson. The event marked a strong endorsement of Judge Robinson and boosted the campaign for the governor nomination.

Robinson Ohio County Man OF Wheeling Ira Probinnon A. A. Lilly J. Schuck Con McLure County County Court House Rob S. C. Boyes Ite Inson

Untimely retirement shadows hopeful ambitions

A reflective editorial notes that despite strong aims many people ruin prospects through poor habits and careless living, prompting questions about why success remains elusive.

Wickman's Alterative for sale at Hands Drug Store

An old advertisement touts Wickman’s Alterative as effective for tuberculosis lung and bronchial conditions. It claims the remedy treats throat and bronchial issues without opiates and notes availability through a Philadelphia laboratory and Hands Drug Store.

Keurinn Wickman Sand Direct Laboratory Philadel Hands Drug Store

Judge Ira E Robinson Favored for West Virginia Governor

The text notes strong support for Ira E Robinson from party leaders and labor allies. It claims he commands unified party backing and would present a solid front against rivals, with a reception described as favorable and confident.

Miners Seek New Pay Scale in Central District Talks

The coal miners of western Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois press for a new wage scale to replace the contract expiring March 31. Operators vote down the second demand for a ten percent per ton raise. A nineteen member sub committee of miners and operators will meet under officials from the United Mine Workers union. The joint conference adjourned subject to the sub committee call.

Mobile Ala Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illnois Operatora Amuller Committee Constata E Ach Provident John White Frank J. Hayes William Green United Mine Workers Union exoMelo

Income Tax Returns Due By March First

The federal income tax and corporation tax law requires all returns be sent to the Internal Revenue Office at Parkersburg by March first. With many taxpayers filing now, the office will be busy up to and including March 1 and those who fail to file on time face heavy penalties.

Internal Revenue Office Parkersburg Piake

North Dakota Battleship Narrowly Survives Fire Alarm

Sailors in Philadelphia act quickly to extinguish a small blaze in the North Dakota’s passage room after a fuel line rupture caused burning oil. The rapid response tests emergency drill readiness and prompt crew actions at the navy yard.

Carnabesinies Philadelphia North Dakota Navy Yard

West Virginia Fair Elects Officers For Annual Showing

The West Virginia Fair Association held a meeting to elect officers for the year. B B Denham was named president with J C Hess as secretary and ties to appoint committees. The group planned the annual fair for September 19 to 21 and discussed bond issuance of up to 1000 dollars.

West Virginia Toomseth Gol Feor B. B. Deion Davingon Faris Janes Hess tre therman C._ Donejam Jumen Supir Dotson Cork Denham Edmund ‘Dilham Daviston James Sapler T. J. Parriah Thay Ars Tveting Denbaum Hoi A. 8. Furls, M. G. Sperry, B. B. Dil~non, E.R. Haymaker F. B. Davianoy W.G. Onhorne J. Parriat LB. Cork

Healed by Cuticura Soap and Ointment Advise

An old-style advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment as cures. It claims healing for skin complaints and promotes the product with a free sample offer and mall display likely from a department store or drug counter.

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