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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
4
Public notice from the Wase Virginie Printing Company listing postal handling and advertising details. Readers are informed of carrier and mail subscription prices, payment terms, and requirements for signed communications. The fragment cites rates for daily and annual subscriptions and requests updated mailing addresses.
The Evening Echo reports on heated Democratic factionalism with a taunting tone toward Jud Pimley and Rosestont, amid criticisms of party opposition and a noted attack by the Exponent. It also previews a Telegram feature series by Edward F. Croker of New York on fire prevention, highlighting his expertise and recent city visit.
A historical dialogue criticizes President Wilson and the tariff as drivers of a nationwide business slump. It notes calls to raise railroad rates as a remedy and muses on political desperation to find a scapegoat beyond the tariff for the economic malaise. The piece reflects heated partisan debate over policy and blame.
The Detroit Domestic Relations Court notes 26 percent of cases stem from wife extravagance and 49 percent involve both spouses. Public figures urge thrift, citing credit practices and grocery charges. Farm and city households urged to save, buy in bulk, and test weights to cut costs.
A collage of editorials and political mentions from West Virginia newspapers. References include Goff and Roosevelt presidential tickets, Wilson era business mood, and calls for a strong GOP slate. Local papers quote reviews on voters rights and past governors with varied editorial spins.
The Clarksburg listing highlights a June schedule at Robinson Grand with theater events on Thursday and a June 8 9 11 set of meetings for the West Virginia Business Men's Association and Epworth League at First Methodist. Union Park hosts baseball on June 11 and a football game on September 26 featuring West Virginia Wesleyan versus Carlisle Indians.
The Daily Novelette parodies a detective who questions a woman with tango nose glasses about a twisted local clock and a parlor chaos. The case centers on how a Mexican short horn and a winded clock reveal a domestic riddle and the detective’s quips.
Shinnston hosts a Chautauqua program starting July 4 with promoter Mr Botton visiting Washa town for two days. The Shinnston High School senior class held a May 28 campfire picnic at Supp's Grove honoring the junior class with many attendees and chaperoned by Prof and Mrs Hought, Mrs Blaine Smith, and Mrs J J Rinehart.
W H Waugh of New York City arrived to head the sales department for the Railway Correspondence School and West Virginia Business Colleges. He has led sales at Chicago Business College, Bryant & Stratton Buffalo, and other institutions. He will reorganize a canvass and bases department with headquarters in Clarksburg to promote resident and correspondence courses under WV colleges.
Senator Henry F Hollis of New Hampshire will be the principal speaker at the West Virginia Bankers Association convention in Martinsburg on June 23 Secretary Joseph S Hin of Charleston announced the expected large attendance as bankers discuss the new currency law George H R Wallace of Pittsburgh will also address the group on The Progressive Banker Glenn F Barnes of Fairmont serves as president of the State Association A pineapple cannery valued at 260000 is planned at Mongluty to handle 12000 Lowy of fruit and product analysis
Provincial readers are urged to view national advertising as the main medium. The text argues newspapers reach the public effectively and must be used by all advertisers, directly or indirectly, to inform and persuade readers about goods and services.
New miyles leather handbags now on sale at 71.00. Genuine feather components and imitation Moroves. Cubsiadish metal frames with colored image and feather cue. Includes small coin purse and mirror. See window display for details.
Well made dainty undergarments for children in sizes up to 12 years. Gowns up to 10 years, skirts drawers and petticoats 2 to 12 years, knickerbocker drawers 1 to 6, bodies 1 to 6 years. Made of good quality muslin with lace and narrow embroidery. Limited statement on material cost.
Silk boot stockings offered in white tan black King’s blue taupe lavender. Reinforced heel and toes with full fashioned weave. Superior quality hose advertised at 60e per pair.
De BeVoise and De Bevolan brassieres highlight summer wear with contour shaping and natural freedom. The best and most improved styles are now on sale in the corset section on the main floor.
In the Economy Basement a vast assortment of household goods is offered including glassware, dinnerware, cutlery, enamelware, aluminumware, silverware, cut glass, bathroom fixtures, medicine cabinets, toilet sets, gas lights, hampers, baskets, mops, ironing boards, wash tubs, slop jars, brooms, feather dusters and more. Special pricing aims to attract quick purchases with many items advertised at 10 cents and up.
Bargains on brass beds enameled beds springs and mattresses. Includes felt mattresses white enameled beds and bed springs with substantial reductions. Readable prices list items from cotton felt to Ostermoor mattresses and various bed frames for economical housekeeping.
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