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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and figures with scattered phrases. It mentions Marquette Building Chicago Western Advertising representatives, a $450 sum, $2.80, and a date like 31.00. The rest is garbled with unrelated quotes and partial sentences.
A Telegram reader urges a local crusade against selling cigarettes to minors after a dealer was fined $35 and costs in circuit court. Principal J Walter Duncan led the investigation to expose the source and the judge warned dealers to stop selling to youths. The piece calls for teachers and parents to monitor youths, enforce the law, and inform students of cigarette risks.
The Central Republican of Belington reports a broad Taft preference in West Virginia. Fred Moore conducted circular letters among Republicans to gauge support for the presidential nomination and published favorable responses after several weeks of inquiry.
A faulty notice requests public support for Mrs. Guion and her seven children. It notes that subscriptions have begun and urges continued charity until relief can be arranged.
A mixture of Kentucky political maneuvering and national policy concerns fills this item. It discusses candidate Beckam and Bryan amid Kentucky sentiment, plus Roosevelt influence rumors. The piece surveys timber industry shifts since 1880, noting state outputs, forest depletion, and the need for balanced management. It references Circular 129 from the Forest Service and cautions on private and public forest use.
State Senator H. S. White asserts Mingo backs Swisher for governor and Wyoming will grant him the delegation. He notes little opposition statewide and cites Raleigh county as a Swisher stronghold. Republican support aligns with the Dawson administration’s endorsement.
The Grafton Sentinel commends Stuart F. Reed for his Pittsburg club banquet address on West Virginia's greatness. The piece highlights Reed as a bright capable candidate for secretary of state and predicts he would serve with ability and constituent satisfaction if elected.
W. K. Hoffman of Morgantown is a visitor in the city. W. P. Newton of Sutton is a petty buelorss visitor.
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