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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
4
A collected excerpt from West Virginia papers discusses suffrage, state politics, and editorial stances. It cites reactions to a constitutional amendment, drills in public schools, party unity attempts, and remarks by editors and officials on governance and policy.
A fragmentary meditation questions whether life offers meaning beyond prosaic and unrhymed verse. The piece touches on purpose, creativity, and the tension between ordinary experience and expressive striving.
In a discussion of flood conditions across the Ohio River valley, Clarksburg is praised as unusually resistant to damage and disruption. The piece notes other cities face extensive losses from high waters, while Clarksburg maintains business continuity and security for living and commerce despite regional inundations.
Republican aspirants announce themselves while county committee delays on primary timing. In some counties, early elections loom as Telegram notes strong Republican interest and lively race prospects. The contest promises a vigorous field of candidates and public interest.
A batch of 1908 Harrison County notices from Bridgeport and surrounding towns announces candidates for Sheriff County Clerk Prosecuting Attorney State Senator and Assessor. Names include GEO H Berry J B Bartlett Will Morris Maxw ell Clarence P Stout Ernest Lipgott Charles G Coffman and others with pledges to Republican primaries or nominating conventions.
Nine of ten women in Clarksburg think about the latest spring fashions. The store showcases tailored suits in pleasing styles all offered at moderate prices for today.
Misses' tailored suits offered for girls aged 11 to 17 at 15 dollars. Styles in shadow striped panama serges and fancy worsteds with colors brown navy Copenhagen raspberry and checks. Coats single or double breasted some lined with taffeta silk others satin. skirts full and pleated with one and two box folds. excellent value for the price.
Attractive worsted suits described in quiet blues and brown herringbone stripes. Coats come in single or double breasted styles, lined with quality taffeta silk. The copy notes the suits resemble $25.00 designs and argues the $18.75 price offers strong value for early spring wear.
An advertisement invites shoppers to view a spring stock of new women’s suits described as up-to-date in striped worsteds, plain serges and fancy materials. It promises superior value, claiming prices at 25 dollars compare favorably to typical 35-dollar outfits, and notes high recent sales with restocking to meet demand.
A terse statement notes that the cake is exceptionally good and should be enjoyed as is without embellishment or addition. No further details, dates, or names are provided in the readable text.
Winter chill lingers as retailers urge replenishing warm bed coverings. Local ads tout savings on blankets with promises of ample stock and prices designed to attract shoppers during the cold season.
Big wool plaid blankets in red black and white offered at 2.98 each on an 11-4 sale. Advertisers claim exceptional value and urge fast purchase, noting they have not offered such good prices before.
Ad notes third shipment of white lawn waists in new styles, sheer fabric, valued at $1.50, offered at 98 cents. Vendor touts high turnover and rapid sales, urging quick purchase.
A local rug sale offers room size rugs at 10.98 to 15.00 with tapestries from Brussels featuring splendid patterns. Five bales cover 15 rugs total, and the pieces are expected to move into dining rooms and bedrooms as shoppers seek new home accents.
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