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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented excerpt from The Evening Echo and Parkerahire Sentinel items discusses political nominations in West Virginia and New York storm costs. Mentions Hodges nomination, snow removal costs, and critiques of telegram coverage. No cohesive, standalone news event clearly identified.
The report notes a reversal in political readings with a Minnesota statewide primary drawing over 240 000 votes. It compares past results to 1912 figures where Roosevelt led with 125 838, Wilson 108 486, and Taft, while Republicans dominated this primary. Democrats trailed with about 43 000 votes. The piece highlights a surge in voter turnout for a nomination contest and a stronger Republican showing than in prior elections.
The assessor notes hog valuation at 150000 with recent declines to around 20000 due to cholera. Experts warn of heavy losses to breeders and the breeding industry. The plan urges vaccination and securing hog cholera vaccine from the commissioner of agriculture at Toston, with local effort advised.
The article recalls how the Liberty Bell cracked at its first rings in Philadelphia and after recasts it tolled for pivotal moments in American history. It notes the bell’s journey to notable events from Independence to funerals of Chief Justice Marshall and other milestones. The piece highlights restoration concerns as cracks widen and preservation measures are planned.
The American Medical Association outlines public health policy emphasizing education to prevent disease, serum provision by state officials in cholera outbreaks, and preventive care over cures. It notes doctors' duty to the public and progress in sanitation and disease prevention.
Fragmented notebook style note references Chilton being broke and testimony before a committee about a North Carolina gold mine scandal. Mentions Senator Pullen and a remark about a brother named Hal and Tam.
The piece touts gas and electricity as great public servants improving daily life with devices like gas ranges irons fans and dishwashers. It invites readers to learn about them and to see them in The Daily Telegram advertising.
Clarksburg hosts a series of public meetings and events across July and September. Democratic county convention at the courthouse on July 9, 10. Dawn fete by Ladies Aid at First Presbyterian on July 10. annual board of trade meeting July 10. Christ Episcopal Sunday school picnic July 16. progressive convention and Republican county executive meeting July 11 at the courthouse. ceremonial session of Knights of Khorrassan August 17 at Bython Hall. Harrison county agricultural institute at the courthouse the week of August. West Virginia State Fair and related meetings September 1–4 and 16–17. football at West Virginia Wesleyan at Carlisle Tidlane Union Park.
A fragment from a Daily Novelette shows a starving family arguing over crumbs and a plan to borrow from friends. The husband Timpson Gickernaught jokes about suing for his wife’s life while desperation pushes them toward risky, comic misadventure.
A man consumed by alcohol tries to borrow money from several acquaintances and employees at a venue. He ends up empty handed, becomes delirious, and is arrested after mistaking a gambling machine for a toilet. He dies soon after, highlighting a cautionary moral about debt.
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