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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary page notes a local newspaper with Associated Press content and editorials. It includes pricing, address changes, and a quotation attributed to Arnold White about trust in merchants and maritime policy, mentioning the Panama Act and La Follette legislation affecting ships on the Great Lakes.
The rural mail service reform sparks strong reactions from Connellsville readers who fear longer walks to main roads and farmers’ anger at partial government control. The piece links opinions to a broader debate on government ownership and subsidies, noting chamber of commerce votes favor aid to offset costs while opposing the ship purchase bill. It criticizes administration plans and hints at political fallout for Wilson and Democrats amid war tax provisions and trust company protests.
The article argues that Democratic drafting caused a flawed war tax targeting bankers, extending to trust companies. It cites courts deeming the term banker too narrow, forcing costly litigation over taxes on municipal bonds, railroad bonds, and corporate stocks, with ongoing claims for refunds amid broader fiscal impact. It notes regional berry gathering and winter ice storage as local remarks.
The Daily Novelette parodies Beethoven seeking divine music through unlikely sounds and stimuli. The composer tormented by noise tries birds, children, and a whim to a tavern meal before finally discovering the heavenly motif. Two Italian gents eating spaghetti appear as the humorous ending.
The Penn Chatter High School for Girls in Philadelphia uses practical sociology through student organizations that connect girls with different social conditions. The Student Aid Club broadens fellowship by supporting classmates, sending sympathy and gifts to absent or distressed students, and organizing clothing and food drives for needy families during Thanksgiving Christmas and other seasons.
Shinnston July 17 The Clay district board of education announced appointments for the district schools. At Shinnston High School A B Morrison of Clarksburg will be principal with C O Robinson as first assistant. Domestic science goes to Miss Eda B. Helderson of Syracuse N Y. Agriculture to Robert B Dustman of Youngstown O English to Miss Ethel C Rutledge of Athens O German and Latin to Miss Mildred L Jarrett. Music directed by Miss Nell G Kinsey. Grade assignments: Everett G Coffman Seventh, Oda K Peterson Sixth, Wilma M Rombough Fifth, Mady Johnson Fourth, Martha Brown Third, Hallie K Leonard Third and Second, Zella Fort-
A fragmented historical sketch chronicles Tobyhanna in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It notes huckleberries ice and rock rich terrain, a once thriving lumber era, forests cleared then regrown, and a harsh cycle of fire erosion and slow recovery shaping the village and surrounding counties.
In Narrison County Circuit Court a Jefferson County style order was entered by Clerk Wade Coffman. Lloyd Derry is the defendant in a suit by B. A. Nurbaum Inc. to recover 4000 debt and merchandise claims with a 100 note from National Bank of Clarkaburg pledged as security. The court orders the nonresident defendant to appear within one month from publication date to defend and protect his interests.
Personally conducted 22 day tour leaving Pittsburgh August 7 for West expositions. Entirely first class. All expenses 19800 dollars. For particulars contact J. B. Suffolk Jackson Building Pittsburgh Pa.
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