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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR reads as a classified notice about telephone contacts and address changes at Clarkahurk West Virginia. It mentions Associated Press telephones and requires signing for address changes and payments, with unclear names and room references.
In Connellsville Pa the Exponent probes Sunday observance amid baseball clashes. Pieces criticize Sabbath work by reporters and officials, noting Sunday ads and warrants in pursuit of enforcement, while questioning the Exponent’s stance andJud Findley’s warrants. The piece likens Democratic and Republican views to hopes and complaints.
A critical summary of Democratic failures before the last general election. The piece argues cost of living rose and prosperity declined despite pledges of currency reform and shipping policy. It accuses the party of reversing positions under foreign pressure and betraying its stated creed.
The piece criticizes Democratic governance citing a $25 million canal bribe, lax Mexican policy leading to Vera Cruz bombardment, a $1.1055 billion annual appropriation, and a $40 million treasury surplus deficit. It accuses graft, civil service exemptions, post office raids, and caucus reform failures, predicting a political turnover in November.
The item mocks the sheriff and deputies who drew pistols at Luton Park versus “strong armed” locals led by Mc Cormick. It condemns officers for risking a bloody clash and praises restraint by the runt and others who kept calm. The piece critiques pursuit tactics and urges a more cautious approach.
A compilation of editorial remarks from multiple papers criticizing slow land restitution in Mexico, road funding plans through a constitutional levy, shiplift spelling value, and West Virginia Republicans. It notes GOP needs in national politics, and reports on Hugh Ike Shott announcing Bluefield Telegraph’s nomination primary for July 18.
A truncated Herald Dispatch item notes a Republican candidate named Hunt entering the field for a congressional race, signaling a key campaign move. The snippet references the candidate and the party but provides limited additional context or dates.
In Clarksburg a busy June slate includes Mrs. Bump Robinson Grand theater performances on Monday and Tuesday June 3, a West Virginia Business Men's Association meeting June 9 to 11, the annual State convention of the Epworth League at First Methodist Episcopal Church June 11, a baseball game Ohio Western va vs West Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park on Saturday June 7, and a football match West Virginia Wesleyan vs Caritele Indians at Union Park on June 24.
Buck Ingham, president of Slingem Accide Life Insurance, approves an accident policy for Ignace Slivvits, then discovers the impostor who tears up the paper. Slivvits reveals threats of a ten thousand dollar payout, causing Ingham to faint into an inkwell as a splash erupts.
The body of 84 year old Mrs Sylvia D Warner died after several weeks illness. She will be buried beside her husband William H Warner in Magagoro Ohio after funeral services in Bridgeport. Surviving children are Mrs F O Russell and Mrs C J Warner. Relatives include Mrs B B Smith Mrs Della Wooley and Thomas D Hathaway.
Mr. Michant works at the glass factory while the Lappy couple will reside here. Mrs Everett Sayer spent a day with her parent Mr and Mrs J Cule of Boathaville. Mies Mabel Stephan visited Parkersburg as guest of brother Charles Stephan. Mrs W K Thompson stayed with relatives at Pruntytown. Miss Morrow from Phillippi visited sister Etta Bartlett. Mr and Mrs A P Saurhorne attended Mrs Hale lecture on woman suffrage at Clarksburg. Teac Wilson and Ernest Wilson guests of Mr and Mrs Hurter Stout in Knottsville. Mrs Potter of Hordentown visited Airs E P Garrett.
An ad focused message urges storekeepers to treat advertising cost as part of rent. It argues higher ad volume increases sales and lowers per unit costs. If the plan fails, it means the public wasn’t reached effectively. The Daily Telegram is praised as a suitable newspaper for such appeals.
A clearance sale features Cun wine and a full selection of curtains in plain and fancy Serim Curs tains Muslin Swiss nets and more, all offered at greatly reduced prices to attract housekeepers and shoppers.
The charming new parasols are stylish and attractive with exclusive models shown. Finest materials and craftsmanship in colors and effects with extra long handles and silk coverings over steel and brass frames. Prices range from 1.98 to 12.50.
The ad promotes 10 wire tapestry Brussels carpets in many colors and patterns, with large selection, sale price 85 cents per yard, and services including making laying and lining. It urges shoppers to compare prices and bring diagrams for installation.
New Laces in Cluny patterns for trimming dresses and art linen at 10¢ yd. Dainty Val edges in French and German motifs at 25¢ yd. Novelty Shadow Camisole Laces in various patterns 25¢ yd. Shadow Laces in white and Paris with insertions and bandings. Prices 15¢ to 50¢ yd. Shadow all over laces 1 inch wide white and Paris 65¢ and 75¢ yd. Matabi nels edges insertions all over 36¢ to $3.50 yd. Black Chantely Oriental edges in widths from 12¢ to $1.00 yd.
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