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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1914
Page
14
Instructions detail cutting and assembling a draped overskirt and waist with pleats and perforations. Steps include back seam cloning, inverted pleats, gathering, stitching, and attaching sections to a foundation. The pattern requires confirming bust size and sending 15 cents for the Daily Telegram Pattern Department.
Charleston readers learn the West Virginia State Commission will begin active duties next week for the Patoma Pacific International Exposition to be held February 20 to December 4, 1915. Chairman Fred Pan Greece, executive committee members Fred Pau Grossoup, G. C. Nagle, Sam Lakin, and five members from Huntington and Parkersburg will oversee expenditures and oversee the effort.
Reading of a planned world expo at the West Virginia site promises vast displays from nations and industries. Authorities aim to attract builders and manufacturers, estimating costs around twelve million dollars for theme halls art and industry, with preparations accelerating for a grand regional exhibit next month in collaboration with Paris and other international partners.
Smithfield social column lists guests and visitors from Jacksonhilis to Parkersburg with several residents hosting events. Names include S. Myers candidate for county clerk, Mrs Edgell and family, Bertha Fordyce, Cham bers, and families from Clarksburg, Pittsburgh, Bloomfield, Newark, Martinsburg, and Norristown. Local business visits from J C Packard, D S Stone, H Marshall, and J A Brand appear amid weekly errands.
Miss Hettie Van Dine of Pine Grove and H. J. Robey of this place were married in New Martinsville. Mr. Crocker of Pittsburg, vp of South Penn Oil, visited son and family. Mrs. O H Hoey hosted the Ladies Art Society with visitors including Miss Florence Mall and others. A severe storm and late trains marred the evening. Eta S Starkey of near here died after long illness. Classified ads promote advertising services and local notices.
Vague ad copy touts paints claimed to be far cheaper and longer lasting than ordinary brands. It urges customers to buy only what is required, promising extended coverage and reduced need for frequent purchases. The wording is promotional and unclear about specific products or prices.
The readable lines describe scattered thoughts about life, grain of dust, and calm themes. It hints at a personal reflection, not a clear narrative or event, with no identifiable people, places, dates, organizations, or concrete facts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows mixed postal style lines, numbers and names. It references a location near 410 W Mate and a delivery or timing note. The legible items are sparse, with stray terms like “VALLEY” and “RRC” appearing amid unreadable segments.
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