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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1913
Page
4
A fragmentary note notes some awaken to a new OU House seed while others remain asleep. The passage contrasts active pursuit of change with passive continuation, highlighting a shift in collective attention and action within a local group.
A Perry report notes 138 of 431 schools in 10 percent of U S cities acted as social centers last season, with New York leading at 48 centers and Chicago at 16. Definitions vary, centers run by trained teachers span five to twelve weeks, and schools increasingly host political meetings and act as polling places in several cities.
The pamphlet argues birth registration is essential for accurate vital statistics and immediate birth notification to aid infant mortality reduction. It notes only a few states have effective laws and stresses registration enables enforcement of child labor and education laws, while providing official age and parentage records for individuals.
On the West Fork river and Lost Creek areas in Dod County and surrounding districts, multiple gas companies including Hope Natural Gas, West Virginia Central Gas, Carnegie Natural Gas, and Parrish Co report test locations and drilling activity. A Brown farm test shows high output, while a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Bernard Wilson is noted in Lyon apartments West Main Street.
A fragmented ad promotes Logan's Pine and Terpinis as a natural remedy for coughs and colds with mentions of Heyes dosing and Lily Cream for softening hands and chapped faces. It lists prices and references a local store, though many words are garbled.
Changes among Western Maryland Railway officials shift several trainmasters and staff. W. D. Feddicord becomes trainmaster of the Yeconit district at iidns, J. W. Griffey moves to the Third district, H. W. Shank ascends to Cumberland terminals trainmaster, G. D. Hickerson promoted to chief clerk to Superintendent Steiner.
A large Charleston gathering of the West Virginia Roads Committee, the Board of Trade highway committee, WV Automobile Association, and agricul turist groups plans to draft a bill to establish a state road commission. Roy B. Naylor and Elmer Hough, along with other state figures, will attend to advocate good roads.
The Republica Ohio of Illinois was sued today by Club Springfield 11 Jun 20. It aims to perpetuate Republican principles and oppose initiative referendum and recall of judicial decisions, along with any policy changing fundamental government principles.
In Cheyenne on January 20 the Wyoming Legislature faced a riot in the House of Representatives. Speaker Pratt and Wood Voth engaged in a dispute over seating rights, triggering a scuffle that interrupted proceedings as bystanders watched.
Luther Conant Jr com missioner of corporations warns President Taft that concentrated control of U S timberlands threatens the nation. He forwards Part I of the Bureau of Corporations timber investigation, showing immense control by a few interests and urging retention and possible expansion of federal forest lands.
Several corporations cooperate to advance education through allied efforts. They form a central organization of enumerations to aid schools and interested parties, providing a forum to exchange ideas and share data on various experiments, successful or unsuccessful, for industrial schools for employees.
A vintage advertisement urges women to try Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the safest remedy for menstrual and female health complaints. It promises relief from long days of pain and emotional distress, claiming it can save years of misery.
On June 20 the Ohio River at Gairo Michigan stood at forty six feet and was not expected to rise further. Floodwaters now spread across thousands of acres of low-lying land in the surrounding area.
Clarksburg readers learn of a simple mixture advertised as a quick remedy for constipation sour stomach and gas. The note claims instant relief and cites a long list of digestive benefits with a call for druggists to advertise the product.
The stork visited Mr and Mrs Edward Billingham last night and delivered a bouncing baby boy. Mother and baby are doing well and the father is on day duty.
More than 300 new houses will be needed here as factory prospects push up wages and values. Buyers are urged to invest now and secure a home amid expected price increases.
A vacant lot on Clay Street near Stealey Street is listed with a price of ntog and a stated size of 38 100 feet. The notice presents a real estate listing style fragment without further details.
The Clarksburg duck pin team will play Clark Ingrahm's squad at Gore Alleys tonight at six o clock. The local team recently defeated a Salem squad at Salem and the Sateur teams are out for revere.
An old classified ad offers a vacant lot on Broaddus Aves with water and sewerage ready for conversion. It lists a price of 31 500 cash and notes dorms cannot be equalled in the city. Inquiries to 408 Clay Street or P O Box 136 city. Bell 15 R.
An advertisement announces a limited sale of silk velvet corduroy tailored suits for seven women. The navy and six black suits in sizes 14 to 42 were originally 25.00 and are reduced to 8.98 for tomorrow morning.
A fragmentary ad lists Ostermoor mattresses at $15, $16.20, $508.00 and $20, with a wide range of bedding goods. The copy promotes a large display of bedsprings and various mattress grades, inviting shoppers to inspect the extensive stock.
Lace Curtain Sale advertises the largest and most complete stock in the city with all kinds of curtains priced at 1/44 to 1, off regular low prices.
The annual gathering of callest and normal colleges met at the Waldo hotel on Saturday and selected Clarksburg as the site for the next intercollegiate track and field meet after voting on residents in favor of Fairmont and Clarksburg.
Advertises tailored menswear suits priced at $20 and $25 with a $15 rack. Notes colors navy blue copenhagen wine black and brown, claiming regular lines replenish daily as stock sells out. Mentions Whipcord and serge suits as best bargains in the market.
A list of white sale offers highlights India linen Mercerized Madras and French Nainsook at low per yard prices. Embroidered by Edges and Insets, Gwed Bande, Bightorneinch Cosset Cover Embroidery, and various gowns and lingerie styles. Numerous yardage figures, prices and patterns offered for home textiles with emphasis on quality and variety.
Palm Middlings feed for hogs and cows offered at 22.00 per ton with freight paid. Delivery within one week from Phillips Sheet and Ten Plate Company, Clarksburg, West Virginia. Sale notice appears in regional posting.
Notice to heirs and creditors of James H. Morrison, deceased, by executor Wary C. Sorubon. Claimants must present their claims by January 1 to settle the estate. The undersigned requests all debts and demands be shown for final settlement.
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