Roads and Population Face in Wealth and Growth
The piece argues that roads boost county prosperity via wealth and population gains. It cites U.S. Office figures showing counties with road improvements average $2,600 more per county, and notes the American Free Trade League’s push for fixed pricing as potentially monopolistic. It also praises the Montessori education approach and the Father and Son movement led by Mayor Kirk, framing them as beneficial social developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of Public
Behwee
American Free Trade League
Fifth Avenue
New York City
Priche
American Free ‘Trade League
Zoo
Montessori
Wheeling
Kirk
Sfumity
Huntington Furniture Industry Promise and New Year Savings
The piece argues for a local furniture factory in Huntington, likening it to Huntington’s growing furniture trade and the city’s timber and rail access. It cites a successful Huntington furniture scene, urges entrepeneurship, and links better prospects to local industry growth. It then shifts to a New Year’s message urging systematic saving, planning for 1914, and promoting financial prudence to build wealth and security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
West
Chamber of Commerce
Huntington
What Other Editors Say On the Same Side
A Wheeling editorial notes that editors from opposing factions in the baseball dispute share common ground, urging unity despite federal and rebel tensions and calling for constructive debate within the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federals
Wheeling Ens
Mixed Missives and Cribbed News From Outlets
A scrambled clipping cites diverse items from several papers. It lists life sentences in Inter-Mountain, divorce rumblings, and a Wilson era protest on presidential custom, plus stray notes on Charleston politics and a bribery inquiry outcome.
Sayings of a Nut and Powerful Figures in Crisis
A chaotic column notes figures from Mrs Pankhurst to Yuan Shikai and Huerta amid global defiance. It predicts Herta’s last move and cites a trunk murder linked to a NY case, while police anger at Mayor Kline prompts his resignation. Mentions a moving picture titled The Poison Needle and an evangelist claiming devilry in Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herta
New York
Coming Events in Clarksburg
Calendar of Clarksburg events lists a reception by Mrs. Millard F Snider on Saturday afternoon. From January 5 to 10 the Winifred St Clare Stock Company performs at Robinson Grand theater with matinees and evening shows. A Delta Kappa Club dance occurs at Masonic temple on Friday January 1. January 12 features The Winning of Barbara Worth at Robinson Grand theater. January 32 shows San Toy under Mareato Music Club auspices at Robinson Grand theater.
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Mareato Music Club
Robinson Grand Theater
Crop drought drives emergency currency talk in early June
The article notes a June push for government money support as drought bites the west and southwest. Treasury officials consider emergency currency use and bank placements to aid cash flow in crop-producing areas while industry contends with slowing business and credit strains.
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Treasury
Westaad
Industrial stock markets and 1913 to 1929 trends in trade
A historical overview notes that business growth slowed relative to population from 1904 to 1929, with stock market liquidation in 1913 and a cautious recovery. It discusses debt, currency reform impacts, anticipated cheaper money in 1929, and hopes for railways and sugar prices to support demand while flagging potential inflation effects and agricultural conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trove
Europe
Seth
Hough
Justée
Manufacturers A Word With You
In this advertisement style notice the American Newspaper Publishers Association urges manufacturers and dealers to cooperate through cooperative advertising. It promotes more advertising, market expansion, and direct inquiry to learn how to implement cooperative campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xearil
Tatura
Ascuc
Pspet
Bybienen
Assoc Warth iBulld
New Fork City
Parkerstown weighs successor for marshal post
Citizens view Col Kenney as likely choice to succeed Marshal Doyle. Loyalty to a fellow townsman and desire to keep Parkerstown stable for another four years drive support for Kenney, seen as the natural choice by Parkersburgers despite questions about merit.
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Doyle
Kenney Seeks U S Marshal Post in Northern West Virginia
Col Kenney a prominent West Virginia Democrat and war secretary of the state Democratic committee announced his bid for United States marshal in the Northern district. He set aside time on a weekend trip to Calhoun county and plans to press his claims in Washington, seeking support from party leaders.
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Parwhasburg
A . Kenney
Haa
West Virginia
Kenney Wriday
Calhoun County
Washington
Col Kenney
Democratic Committee
Jon
Gain War RG Jan 1916 Collections Surge
The report shows a 31 percent rise in table increase for January 1916, a strong contrast to typical December poor collections due to holiday expenses. This excellent showing highlights improved revenue amid seasonal challenges.
Certificates Granted By County Court For Notary Commissions
The county court granted certificates to W. Guy Tetritk Henry C. Robinson George L. Anderson Harvey L.fieming and John Méyot of Wpen to obtain notary pully commissions from the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Guy Tetritk
Henry C. Robinson
George L. Anderson
Harvey L-Fieming
John iVéyot
Goverdor
ROAD SCHOOL TO BE HELD AT MYWIR MONTH OF JOBERY
Announcement by State Highway Commissioner A T Williams lists notable lecturers for a road school to be held in Mywir during February. Speakers include Columbia Highway Engineering professor Thur H Blanchard, Wayne County concrete road builder Charles Dignan, Robeson chief chemist, and others from state and national engineering circles.
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A. Ty. Williams
Lisma
Sen ID
Eroaine
St. Julian
Wilson
Department of
Js Mt Washington
Ighway
Virginis
Spay
Aes Association
W. T
Talbott
Firsthure
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Ac Evening Echo
Wellington
Wiiam
Eptee
United States
Surg State Journal
Canada
Tom
iMerry
iHuntington Advertiser
Monroe
Grafton Sentinel
William
Chilton
Vacati
Hone
Charleston
Gazette
Parkersburg Dispatch News
Senate
House
Webster Springs
Mati
Mrs. Pankhurst
Yuan Shai Kai
China
Ralph Lopez
Harry Thaw
Resident Huerta
Waldo
Kline
Mexico
Eke Banked Co
B&h
Fic
Brussels
Gloria
S. Fine
Uvider
Jace Uimmerdt
Chiatren
Tae
Ena
Kenney Out
United’ States
Ayer
Wincan, Secy
Treas
Gavines
THEE
the Lownde; Savings, Bank and Trust
Pspesssehseefcotoeh Waste Ser
Ensteva Ee
Easd
Nt Towndes
Eesti Pla
Mywir
Greenland
Sheffeld
England
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