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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1913
Page
4
A long column of assorted items commenting on labor and education, wildlife, postal service color rules, humane officer gaps, and political disputes. It cites John Biss and Hitchcock era scrutinizations, with a mix of local anecdotes and national controversy.
A critic denounces a trend in Johnson era California where commissions are appointed to enforce laws the commissions favor. The piece argues this replaces general statutes with targeted oversight, using public good rhetoric to justify patronage and machine-building for political allies.
A satirical outlook argues the state will spend 25 000 dollars on barber registration and a legion of eye health tests with terms like eldoptometry chromatoptometry and dioptemetery. It mocks the advisory architects panel and questions the value of these charges for public buildings and the Glenn Ellen home for the feeble minded.
A California context shows how the referendum can delay reforms by postponing social measures like the red light abatement act, blue sky law, and anti alien land law. Critics argue invoked referendums hinder progress, extend crooks' reach, and postpone enforcement, delaying immediate public protections.
The piece notes California public sentiment against allowing Asiatics to own land while the Progressives defend recent land measures. It discusses the referendum as a tool to thwart favored legislation, portraying the device as obstructive to popular measures and highlighting factional tension over state policy and potential federal friction.
Cecil Matthey ten, of North Side, injured stepping on a nail Sunday morning, with the nail driven about an inch into his foot. He is recovering well. Various locals noted visits and events, including Barnes and Grow families, and a recent electrical storm that dropped large hail like stones though causing no major damage. A new baby boy arrived for Mr. and Mrs. Tate at Cherry Campion, mother and infant reported in good condition.
Western Union reports heavy fighting as constitutionalist forces attack Atamoras Mexico across the border from Brownsville Texas. Advices received at noon today describe the clash as very heavy.
Justice W. E. Starcher is moving his office and courtroom from Adamston to 2837 Hewes Street opposite the fre department in the city.
At a Monday council meeting the city approved several items labeled as Uconsts and related provisions. Details remain unclear due to fragmented OCR text but indicate multiple grants and related actions being authorized by the council.
Mr and Mrs D J Carter of Clarksburg attended services and outings with friends Sunday. Mrs D M Shinn and daughter Eleanor were shopping at Fairmont Saturday. Frank Ferguson left Monday for towns in Ohio to work for Ferguson Contracting Co. Mrs Charlee Watkins and daughter Martha shopped at Fairmont. Mrs Bart Long visiting her mother at Grafton this week. Miss Virginia Ferguson stayed with aunt Mrs Weightman at Bingamon recently. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Protestant church will meet at Mrs C A Short’s Tuesday afternoon. Children’s Day planned for Sunday June 24. Harold T Sturm visited Salem late last week. Victor Martin of Enterprise visited town Saturday night. Grocers inconvenienced by trolley wreck just below Worthington. Ernest Shinn visited Fairmont Monday.
The piece urges readers to use newspaper advertising columns to pick a suitable wedding present. It notes the common dilemma of gift selection and advises surveying ads for quick, practical ideas that fit taste and budget. It encourages not overthinking and highlights ads as a source of useful, beautiful items.
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