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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1915
Page
14
Public notice from the Clarksburg West Virginia post office lists mailing details and change of address instructions. It notes that communications must be signed and that old as well as new addresses should be provided for attention.
A letter urges readers to perform one kind act daily to delight others tomorrow. It suggests calling friends, gifting on birthdays or anniversaries, and giving to children, proposing many small deeds possible within a year with empathy and resolve.
The article discusses protests against the use of the U S flag to mislead enemies aboard German ships and notes the state department will not lodge a formal protest with Great Britain. It contrasts public sentiment for Wilson and Bryan, suggesting neither leader fully represents the people and foresees a possible broad shift in political alignments.
A historical critique notes confusion over Schedule B of the war tax law. The term cosmetic is ill defined, leading to disputed taxation of cosmetic goods. Rulings tied tax to advertising rather than product, triggering administrative chaos and signaling poor legislative process by the Democratic majority.
In a fable like episode, Steuben Hardshell the town miser rejects moral advice then tosses a loaf into the river. Angered, Angus Wheathanger lands a splashy rebuke as the bread returns swollen threefold, prompting Hardshell to rethink and embrace a kinder path.
A Toledo man reportedly planned to die by September 20 after taking three doses of a remedy that promised relief. The note claims the patient can eat and sleep without distress and offers an absolute guarantee with money back if not satisfactory.
In Coatzacoalcos a hot river town on the Gulf of Mexico, tropical heat and pervasive mosquitoes contrast with bustling docks. Modern electric cranes and freight cars shuttle cargo to rail lines across the isthmus, aiming to rival the Panama Canal in speed and efficiency.
The article notes that high quality imitation leather, produced with scientific dressing, often surpasses gemmine leather in durability and uniformity. Auto manufacturers increasingly use imitation leather in high grade cars, sometimes at customer request. It warns many imitations are split or flawed and contrasts them with genuine hides whose wear tests may fail.
The piece describes Coatzacoalcos as a pivotal Atlantic terminus of a Veracruz to inland rail network, with a landlocked harbor fed by the Coatzacoalcos river. It notes a coastal town scene with native houses, a local market selling Gulf sea creatures and inland jungle fruits, and an English clubhouse housing railroad staff.
W A Karnes of Huntington, working for the Prisoners' Relief Society, has secured an official endorsement from Phillips Sheet and Tin Plate Company. C H Burgham, the plant manager, certifies Karnes is active with the relief society in West.
An abbreviated ad style notice promotes Hall's Family Pile as a remedy for constipation. The snippet notes the product is carried by Druggists and advertised by F. J. Crenst & Co., urging readers to obtain it for relief.
A Virginia speaker endorses a charitable effort led by Mr Karnes to uplift families left without support after husbands and fathers are imprisoned. He notes approval from factory workers who contributed funds and calls for broader backing by citizens and business leaders statewide.
Local golfers Forest McNeill Frank N Hugi Lynn Horner J Carl Horner Davis and O R Sartor travel to Wheeling for the third annual state golf championship. They will practice on Tuesday to become familiar with the country club course before Wednesday’s start. Other locals could not attend due to business obligations.
By decree of the Circuit Court of Harrison County West Virginia a special commissioner will sell at public auction at the front door of the Harrison County Court House on Monday July 26 1910 at two oclock PM an undivided one eighth interest in a five acre tract of coal in Eagle District near Wyatt part of the Pittsburg Vein coal bed conveyed by J W Hen and wife to John Mason November 3 1895. Terms: one third cash at sale one third in six months and one third in twelve months with interest notes required.
Dr and Mrs W H Hill return from a Wisconsin fishing trip aboard train No 1. They found the fishing not as good as prior excursions but enjoyed the journey. A testimonial for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy notes a Diarrhoea cure in two days from W Jonas Buford ND. Obtainable everywhere.
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