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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
4
A compendium of editorials and opinion jabs notes Senator Goff’s public act and party mood in Virginia. It references Prohibition gains, editorials borrowed between papers, Wilson era tariff scrutiny, and Democratic appeals to Independent Republicans and progressives. The piece lampoons post office efficiency and questions lobby hunts.
The Parkersburg Sentinel corrects rumors about the Moundville mound being bought by school children. It states the mound was bought by state authority under a 1909 act, for $2000 of state funds, with earlier efforts to raise money by children unclear.
A heated debate shows West Virginia editors opposing sub scription demands from schoolchildren and a plan to convert a dirt mound into a public park. Secretary Kane orders land notices to favor newspapers aligned with the administration, underscoring Democratic party loyalties and political balancing in official advertising.
Dr. John La Morte urges universal reportability and strict health measures for whooping cough. He argues for placards and education, home isolation for infants, hospital care in special facilities, school exclusions for symptomatic children, and expanded hospitals to curb contagion and reduce child deaths.
A local Charleston discussion condemns persistent criticism of city officials as politically motivated fault finding. It argues such remarks prejudice the public and strain friendships, noting the pattern as a fir conditioned habit within political discourse.
Mrs. Mary L. Tetrick, widow of Harrison Tetrick, died at 3 am in Wilsonburg at age 80. Funeral at Enterprise Methodist Episcopal church Friday 10 20. Survived by children Enoch Tetrick G S Tetrick Mrs E J Sturm Mrs B W Shinn Mrs Jol Coulson and Mrs John B Strother and a brother Eithu F Wadsworth Plus relatives. She was a lifelong Methodist and resident of Enterprise most of life.
A list of newly chartered companies includes Wheeling Monroe Coal Company in Wheeling with 25000 capital and several incorporators, Logan Hotel Company with 15000 capital, Miners Light and Power Company and Gauley Power Company both 250000, The Geary Land Company in Charleston with 125000, Canaan Valley Oil and Gas Company in Davis with 10000, Wheeling Produce Exchange in Wheeling with 10000, and notes the late Sir James Coats estate tax payment of 1,337,000 to Britain.
The Pittsburg Dispatch announces George Ade will write exclusively for the paper in a new series titled Newest Fables in Slang. The first installment appears next Sunday June 8 and will feature Ade’s lively humor with a popular weekly rhythm. The dispatch promises weekly installments over many weeks and notes The New Bible of the Speedy Sprite as part of the early features.
Two men were deported this morning in police court by Mayor Willn. Cole after defaulting on $4.60 fines for street drunkenness arrested last night by policemen.
The piece argues that shopping is drudgery for many and urges readers to use intelligent advertising in newspapers to simplify choices, reduce mental strain, and save money. It emphasizes reading ads to settle questions and avoid wasteful spending.
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