Harrison County political scramble in county affairs
The Democratic scramble for public office in Harrison County grows as county committees set dates for district conventions in July. Fleming H Hollen leads as the first Democrat candidate for county clerk, aiming to succeed W. Tetrick after eleven years in the office. The piece notes a broader political mood and hints at further announcements, with observers citing economic strains linked to national policy.
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St Hand
Lusset
Fleming H Hollen
W. By ‘Tetrick
Tetrick
Oter
Harrison County
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Political Signs Reflect Democratic Repudiation Within Ranks
The piece notes repudiation of President Wilson within the Democratic Party led by Jefferson county, citing Junior Brown’s renomination vote of 1100 of 1800 and contrasting with C. M. Brandon’s support for Panama Canal tolls. It accuses administration of broken pre-election promises, rising cost of living, and broad public distrust amid national elections.
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Wilson
Ohe
Mieman
Department of State
Chantauilla
Jefferson County
Junior" Brown
Brown
M. Brandon
Panama Canal
Political Rhetoric and Fire Drill Notes Stir Community
A collection of editorials discusses party loyalties, reform, and the Mexican situation, interwoven with commentary on public confidence in governance. The piece then shifts to a detailed account of school fire drills in Clarke, praising their educational and social value, noting enthusiastic participation across nationalities and races.
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Chiat Conlon
New York
South School
America
Italy
Mon Gee
Yes Houy
What Other Editors Say Get the Hook
A collection of editorial quips from several papers. The excerpts include terse opinions on the war, strikes, aged birthdays, nationalism, and political sentiment. Names and places appear in fragmentary form reflecting the source’s period voice and tone.
Coming Events in Clarksburg
Monday and Tuesday in Clarksburg list events including local meetings and a state convention fragment. Named entries mention June dates and local organizations with scarce readable details.
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Clarksburg
Adberl Iewting
Virmola Sukinest
Upworth League
First Methodist BP
Baseball and football schedules touch West Virginia and Ohio
A garbled daily notice lists games including Ohio Wesleyan vs West Virginia and West Virginia Wesleyan, plus a prospective football match and a winter real estate feature. Names and places appear inconsistently but indicate athletic events and a real estate roundup in the Daily Telegram.
Republican State Committee Calls Primary For Congressional Seat
Notice dated May 20, 1914 announces a primary election for the Republicans to nominate a candidate for Congressman at Large. The plan is to hold the primary after June 20 and by July 2 in West Virginia, under state law, with W. Va. party officials directing the process and naming a single candidate if only one files. SHARRARD chairs, BERNBERDY secretary.
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W. Va
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State Committee
Im Wu
Virginia
West Virginis
West Virginia
Sharrard
Bernbedy
The Tango Calls An Old Man To School
An elderly man named Marzeliof vows to return to education despite age. He and his companion Marpeena prepare for a journey to the Modern Dance Studios where he will take his first one step lesson, signaling progress for older generations.
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Marzeliof
Marpeda
Marpéena
Nila
Zitherham Marseloff
Call for Republican State Primary for Congressman at Large
Notice from Charleston WV that the Republican State Convention in 1914 adopted a resolution to require filings by June 20 and to hold a statewide primary May 25 if multiple candidates appear. The winner will be certified by the committee under West Virginia law with expenses advanced for ballot printing.
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Charleston
Varge
Republican State Committee
Comforting Words on Kidney Pain Relief from Mrs Reider
Mrs Reider of Alta Vista Clarksburg W Va testifies that Dan's Kidney Pills eased her dizziness backaches and joint pains after a fall while fetching items and that the relief spread to others in her family. The ad promotes Deans Kidney Pills 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y advertises.
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Clarksburg
Reider
Alta Vista
W. Va
Chad
Dan
Dean
Mra. Reider
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
Card of Thames We thank friends for support and tributes
We desire to thank the many friends who sent moral tributes and messages of sympathy during the illness and after the passing of our husband and son. Your kindness is gratefully remembered by Brienda Clara Dean Mrs Sara M Lotties and family.
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Brienda
Clara G
Saram Lotties
It Doesn’t Pay to Push Brand Name Articles
The passage argues against pressuring customers to accept branded items. It says customers deserve what they ask for and questions arise when a store pushes a so called “just as good” alternative. A reputation for always offering inferior options damages long term trust.
Socialistic experiments and utopian communities in America and Europe
The article surveys various utopian and socialist experiments from the 19th and early 20th centuries. It lists communities in Yellow Spring Ohio, Neshoba Memphis Texas, Haverstraw New York, Coxsackie and Canton, Kendal in New York and Ohio, and the Brook Farm at West Roxbury. It notes Charles Fourier followers and the phalanx model, the failures after about a decade, and critic Morrie Hillquit arguing socialism suits only large-scale economies and wage regulation via government aid. The piece warns against destroying valued social elements while exploring regeneration through socialist principles.
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Yellow Spring
Neshoba
Memphis
Ter
Canton
Kendal
Charles Fourier
Brook Farm
West Rox
Morrie Hillquit
Fragmented Readable Text From Daily Telegram Classifieds
The excerpt references room furnished rentals and tenant issues, daily classifieds ads urging job seekers to advertise, and a police court note about drunks. It mentions a Masque and Pageant by Louis with Percy as author and a natural stage setting. The passage is a rough OCR snippet with multiple garbled lines and names.
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Jayoun Om
Percy Te
Thomas S Storen
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