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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
6
The Martin Addition to the Country Club is now offered at reasonable prices with lot sizes of 50x150 ft, 100x200 ft, and 1 acre. The copy promotes a countrified atmosphere away from city dust and noise, urging buyers to consider family health and enjoyment when choosing a home site.
Spring Hill Park in Martin adds to The Country Club area as a potential home for larksburgers. The site offers outdoor activities, a private school building is under construction costing thousands, promising top teachers. Sole agents invite inquiries at phone No. 943 Bell.
A detailed portrait of West Virginia’s 1913 economy and demography notes $100,000,000 valuing property and $660,000,000 to $1,150,000,000 ranges, plus life insurance, bank deposits, and new industries employing tens of thousands. It cites coal output at 71,396,982 tons and 11,567,299 barrels of oil, with gas leading U.S. production, and highlights timber, cement, and clay resources. The text covers population growth from 954,800 in 1900 to 2,221,119 in 1910, urban expansion, and a strong rural majority, alongside education gains and planned development through the Pan American era.
Reporting from Evans City and adjacent districts, oil firms such as South Penn Oil and Hope Natural Gas announce multiple productive wells. No. 1 and No. 5 wells on the B F White farm yield strong daily outputs while other crews report new producers across West Virginia Ohio and Pennsylvania, signaling a busy development phase.
A local notice reports Alan J. W. Turner praising a Pellagra cure and urges consulting Baughn’s free book from American Compounding Co. The ad touts symptom relief and a claimed breakthrough, urging readers to send for the book at box 13050 Jasper Alabama.
In a display of respect and hospitality, West Virginia’s representatives and state building draw loyal pride from natives and visitors. Californians and local officials foster generous welcome as the exposition opens, with hopes for continued success and lasting memory of the Panama Canal commemoration.
Charleston reports Secretary of State Stuart Bloed shows June totals for corporate charters. Large resident and non resident firms withdraw or surrender chars. several companies increase authorized capital while many see dramatic shifts in numbers and capital structures.
The fragmentary notice hints at George W. Dawson being considered for a role in Washington, with references to a June date and a celebration of bravery. It mentions a connection to Virginia and a request to join an elite group, though text is unclear.
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