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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1907
Page
4
A Clarksborg or Clarksburg Telegram summary notes Senator Beveridge warning that greed harms humanity as child labor persists in some regions. It advocates strengthening school laws and a special act to enforce laws, citing West Virginia’s partial reforms and the need to prevent youths from working in factories and shops.
The piece cites Polybius noting that when the ancients said a task begun is half done the work requires careful effort from the start, urging diligent attention to every undertaking to ensure a solid start and finish.
A garbled summary notes Seale's Weekly praising Roosevelt and urging renomination in 1908, despite his stated wish to retire. It cites Republican and Democratic leaders across states eyeing him, with Colonels and editors worldwide predicting his nomination and possible victory, while warning against potential political consequences.
A shaky OCR piece credits Senator Albert J Bevertage with reform efforts in child labor issues. It notes his address to the state's Teachers Association and praises his masterly effort in shaping national citizenship and education policy.
The State Board endorses road improvement and calls for a State Highway Commission with local aid. It argues current road laws are failing and a public draft should precede any legislature action. The Telegram urges publication to secure public approval before passage.
A damaged OCR passage condemns Baltimore Street in Clerksburg as a long standing urban blight. It blames the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company and the city for a foul quagmire of mud and stench that mars the area and deters visitors, calling the scene unsanitary and disgraceful. The text portrays a strong civic complaint about neglected street conditions and urban decay.
A damaged fragment urges immediate action on a polluted canal and street wash in Baltimore. The note condemns civic neglect and calls for swift cleanup to restore the community’s dignity.
The report lauds Harrison County for paid taxes and land preservation, claiming debt freedom and a thousand dollars to the good while other counties show delinquent lands. It cites strong county administration and interplays with the Interstate Commerce Commission as support for public rights against corporations.
Mr and Mrs Joba Be and their children Miss Moria and Master Chase of Johnstown Pa returned home Monday evening after visiting relatives in Clarksburg and Cumberland. Miss Mattie Tutor accompanied them. the group expressed New Year wishes.
Constable R K Kidd arrested John Hannon at Pinpickinnick Monday afternoon and brought him before Magistrate Gordon to answer charges of attempting to evade payment of a board bill of .21.60. Mrs Darling, who runs a boarding house in the Industrial addition, arranged a settlement of the bill and costs, after which she withdrew the warrant and Hannon was discharged.
Harold Cutright little son of Assistant Superintendent Cutright of the Waldo coal mines is seriously burned from a fire at his parents home in Wilsonburg two weeks ago. He is at Kessler hospital in patient care with his condition not as well as desired.
Telegram management places the Telegram on sale at Mills store in Broad Oaks each publication day making the paper available to residents every evening.
City schools end winter holiday today and will reopen tomorrow. The break began on the Friday before Christmas, and students are returning with routines gradually resuming across campuses.
Dress goods sale at Tietta's features Matty fabrics priced at 1.25 per yard with most colors available in this lot. Sale price 89 cents per yard.
Coats selling fast with several new $10.00 styles added. Price is half, $5.00 for this season’s coats in most sizes. Second Floor display.
A sale list highlights coats once priced at $12.50 now offered at $7.98. It notes handsome garments including fancy plaids and color mixtures, encouraging shoppers to visit the lot for the discount and range available.
Clearance sale offers rain coats in many sizes and colors with deep discounts. Coats priced from 9.98 to 21.50 and white linjen waists reduced to 1.50, with wool waist items cut to 2.50 during this sale.
The notice advertises a clearance sale featuring light and dairy style rugs, with 9x12 and 12 by 1-2 foot sizes in wood, and various parlor and velvet rugs. Prices include $6.98 for 12 rugs, $10 value marks, and a velvet rug at $1.50, with multiple patterns and selections from Smith’s location.
A garbled excerpt from the London Mall describes two men named James and Jenner with misprinted dialogue. The text references an Englishman visiting an eminent physician and a jest about doors. It includes unclear phrases and nonsensical names, yielding little cohesive narrative.
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