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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
14
Consolidated Phone Office lists prepaid and daily rates with annual in advance options. It errors in spelling and formatting, but indicates that customers should update both old and new addresses to ensure mail delivery. Corrected address changes are required for continued service.
The Evening Echo reports on factional disputes within the Democratic party as the Exponent attacks Dems including Jud Finley and Rosa Stout while The Telegram begins publishing Edward F Croker letters on fire prevention. The piece notes reader anger, party independence, and upcoming letter installments on city fire safety and prevention.
The piece mocks President Wilson’s shifting explanations for the nationwide business downturn. It notes calls for higher railroad freight rates, blames rail and carrier-dependent industries, and derides the administration’s hunt for a scapegoat to justify tariff influence ahead of an election.
In a Domestic Relations Court address Judge Arthur Lacy criticizes wives for extravagance, citing 26 percent of cases due to it and 49 percent where both partners err. He praises saving, urges cash payments and thrift, arguing a wife’s discipline drives family success and farmer prosperity.
A collage of editorials and notices from several papers quotes editors critiquing policies and personalities. References include Grape Fulce names, Roose velt, Wilson era mood, and party duty for the Republican ticket. Regions mentioned include West Virginia and Ohio with scattered commentary on governance and commerce.
The Morgantown Post Chronicle quotes educators lamenting West Virginia's lack of free public libraries despite progress in schools. It notes few communities possess adequate book collections and few have efficient management for available volumes. Also details social events honoring Shinnston high school seniors and local faculty.
List of local happenings in Clarksburg includes theater at Robinson Grand and varied meetings. Upcoming sports include football, baseball and university matchups featuring West Virginia Wesleyan, with several dates in June and September.
In a humorous serialized mystery, the great detective questions a woman wearing distinctive tango nose glasses about odd household mischief. A breakfast clock and a twisted parlor scene prompt the detective to press the woman on last words to her husband as humor and confusion unfold in a playful dialogue.
In Shinnston on June 4 the town announced an upcoming Lincoln Chautauqua program starting July 4. The senior class held a campfire at AL Sape's Grove on May 28 with a large turnout and pleasant evening. Attendees included numerous local students and families, plus faculty and Mrs Haught.
Waugh, of New York City, arrived to head the schools sales department. He brings years of experience from Chicago Business College, Bryant & Stratton, and other institutions. He will reorganize the sales force for the Railway Correspondence School and West Virginia Business Colleges with Clarksburg as headquarters to canvass nearby states.
Senator Henry P. Hollis of New Hampshire will deliver the principal address at the West Virginia Bankers Association convention in Martinsburg on June 22. Secretary Joseph B. Hil of Charleston announced likely large attendance as bankers discuss the new currency law. Glenn F. Barnes of Fairmont presides. George R. Wallice of Pittsburgh also to speak on The Progressive Banker. A pineapple cannery costing 250000 dollars is planned in Rendulty to handle 12000 tons of fruit annually.
A fragmented preach on national advertising from the era extols the daily newspaper as the primary medium to reach every person. It argues posters and other channels should use newspapers directly to teach the public and build consumer trust.
The newest styles in leather hand bags on sale at special price of 400. Genuine leather imitation morocco with metallic frame. Colored items fitted with mirror in leather case and small coin purse. See window.
Well made, dainty undergarments for children in muslin with lace trim. Gowns up to 10 years, skirts, drawers, and petticoats in sizes 2 to 12 years. Knickerbocker drawers for 1 to 6, bodies size 1 to 6 years. Ready made garments cheaper than cow.
Advertisement notes pure thread silk boot stockings with reinforced heels and toes and a reinforced top. Available in white tan black king's blue taupe and lavender. Describes superior full fashioned stockings priced at 50 cents per pair.
Summer sale highlights corset section featuring improved styles for natural contour and freedom of movement. Emphasizes comfort and fit with emphasis on Noor line. Readable text notes bright on sale offerings for summer wear.
In a crowded catalog style listing the Economy Basement advertises extensive house furnishings including glassware earthenware cutlery aluminum and silverware Desartments at low prices and a variety of home goods such as bathroom fixtures curtains woodenware cleaning supplies and mops Seemingly aimed at quick selling the ad invites readers to stroll through the store for ideas and bargains.
A local ad promotes Brass Beds Enameled Beds Springs and Mattresses at deep cuts. Heavily discounted listings include cotton felt mattresses Brass Beds White Enamel Beds and Ostermoor Mattresses with prices ranging from five to forty dollars.
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