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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1915
Page
4
The damaged telegram text announces subscription rates and carrier details for the Daily and Weekly editions. It notes changes of address require signature and directs readers to provide both old and new addresses for mail delivery.
A July 12 1915 Evening Echo column discusses looming prohibition in Congress and its political impact on Democrats and church allies. It recalls William Jennings Bryan and anti saloon League funds, and analyzes President Wilsons stance on Huerta Carranza Villa and Mexican policy with reference to Vera Cruz and abdication.
The piece discusses a potential alliance between southern cotton growers and western grain growers led by Mr. Bryan. They seek an embargo on arms for Allied nations, aiming to pressure Europe and Britain over cotton cargoes to Germany. The article warns this could align agricultural states against industrial ones and harm the economy.
The piece argues economic strain from war orders supports the Democratic party and warns of embargo harms. It notes officials predict Mexican intervention by autumn after Germany issues are settled, with Carranza allies doubting Red Cross reports amid conditions of pillage and hunger in Mexico City and beyond.
A humorous dialogue tale centers on Brishurst and Bringhurst as they tease about sock darners and a mock marriage pledge. The scene features playful banter over damp socks, a fire, and a vow to sew their own hosiery, highlighting quirky romance and wit.
The essay sketches Mostar in Herzegovina as a remote European setting with Balkan textures under Austrian rule. It describes the Narenta gorge, a Roman bridge, mosques, streets filled with Turks and Jews, and a shift toward Teuton influence while preserving a sense of Oriental color. The piece moves toward a courtroom scene involving the Judge of our Circuit Court of Harrison.
An elderly woman credits Resinol Ointment and Resinol Soap with curing a decade long face eczema. She states improvement within days and full relief after a month, noting continued absence of symptoms for six months. Doctors have long recommended Resinol products sold by druggists.
The News notes a new use for the American flag on merchant ships. Stars and stripes are painted prominently on each side and lit at night to deter submarine attack, with several vessels already adopting the mark and calls for government authorization.
An ad describes a blue taffeta afternoon gown and promotes a patent squirt top can for Green Death a bedbug and roach destroyer liquid. It claims easy usage and crack filling capabilities with a quarter price at reliable dealers.
Notice of a commissioner sale of valuable real estate in Harrison County West Virginia to satisfy chancery suits. The sale, pursuant to circuit court decree, will be held at the courthouse front door in Clarksburg on August 15 1925 at 2 30 PM. Lot 2 of subdivision no 63 in Brooks Add to Clarksburg is offered with lease and appurtenances. Terms: one third cash and balance in 6 and 12 months with security. Includes description and chain of title references.
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