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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1912
Page
5
Boys wash and linen suits offered in Russian and sailor styles with large collars in blue or red, ages from 21 months to 6 years, priced 1.25 to 4.50 dollars. White linen, percale, striped galatea and ginghams plus tan linen with trimming available for ages 6 to 14, prices 1.25 to 4.50.
The notice urges providing children with suitable play attire to protect regular clothes and ease laundering burden during vacation. It emphasizes practical outfits allowing carefree activity and comfort for youngsters.
Advertisement notes 3000 yards of matting offered with exclusive patterns new designs and colors. Special price 25 cents a yard or as advertised.
Extra heavy seamless tapestry rugs offered in 9 by 12 foot size with 25 floral and oriental patterns. Regular value set at $20 each, sale price $15. matting rugs also 9x12 in Japanese matting design priced specially at $2.50.
Advertises white Swiss and thin draperies in white kern and bordered patterns with ready unstitched borders. Hemming 12 3 4 to 50 cents per yard. Showcases silk mercerized and linen Madras summer particles in tan green and fange patterns priced from 50 cents to 1 25.
An advertisement praises hammocks with patterns and durability, noting prices from $1.25 to $3.00. The item boasts 30 percent more warp at the center than sides, a patent lock stitch, and an extra large size, with $3.00 down in the basement department.
A packed social note describes a ward party with twenty special honorees, elaborate decorations, and a large centerpiece. Guests include Mrs Edward G Smith and many others. A Waldo hotel program features music, dances, and selections. Also noted are a Jewish circumcision ceremony, a quiet Oakland marriage, a Doctors dinner in honor of Dr Grant, student recitals at First Baptist, and upcoming society entertainments at Hartlands and Nutberry homes.
Representative Underwood, acting for Democratic Ways and Means members, introduced the cotton tariff revision bill in Washington. The measure, passed by Congress during the special session, was vetoed by President Taft.
The article discusses dust and mud problems on oiled macadam roads after rain. It explains how asphalt oils mix with water and clay to create a muddy, slippery surface, and notes that many proposed fixes are impractical due to cost and maintenance. It suggests road dirt removal, filler material, and frequent cleaning to maintain bitumen and water shedding, but concludes the issue remains a wet weather nuisance.
France maintains a national road bureau with a school for engineers and inspectors. Initiated by Napoleon, the system created well organized roads that knit regions, reduce transport costs, and ease rural life. It notes farmers’ satisfaction as France stands out in Europe for connectivity and efficiency.
Mobile county Alabama prepares to surface 100000 yards of roads using a mix of chert clay gravel and oyster shells. The project aims to improve routes and durability across local streets and highways. An official timetable and contractor details are to be announced.
A fragment argues that good roads will improve happiness and nation, calling for central guidance and education of local authorities. It criticizes relying on individuals to repair roads and urges a system of state regulation for local road works.
The government collier Mars ashore on the Bahama banks. In response to a wireless call, the battleship Nebraska and two government tugs have gone to its assistance.
A garbled OCR fragment notes youths gathering around a local event amid wartime continues, mentioning care and a summer context. The readable items include references to a town, steer, and candid mentions of participants, suggesting a community rally or meeting with war era undertones.
The plaintiff and defendants Sheridan R. Grimm and Albert B. Van Osten are required to appear June 26, 1914, at the Golf Building office in Granskburg, West Virginia, to execute a detailed accounting of the partnership affairs arising from the suit dated February 16, 1912, including debts, assets, advances, partner balances, and disposition of proceeds from a purchase involving Griffin and Baird, with the aim to state accounts and report on all elements of partnership property and liabilities.
The document discusses disposition and balance of partnership assets among Kyte, Grima, and partners. It mentions remaining balance to be divided and other pertinent matters required by interested parties. The date line and legal signatories are partially legible, indicating court or trustees overseeing the matter.
Local shoppers report Mire Dexter C. Powell was seen in Balem this past Saturday, prompting curiosity about his presence. No further details were available at press time.
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