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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
4
Fragments show postal notice about subscription rates and address changes for a Central Bomllahed evening paper. Mentions telegram company in Clarkebure and delivery issues with second class mail. Readers urged to update address to avoid mail at new location.
The Evening Echo discusses civic duty and happiness, urging people to balance duty with joy. It covers political criticism of policy and reform measures, including taxes, anti trust regulation, and the need for funds to implement recommendations. It also includes opinions on women's money training and marriage costs.
The West Virginia Business Men's Association closed its fifth annual gathering with a banquet at the Waldo hotel and adopted resolutions endorsing one cent letter postage. Officers were elected, with Ae Northcot named president and William Schwertfogar secretary, as the group plans next year’s Charleston convention.
A discussion on family finances and morals argues that women must contribute to household costs and manage money, urging parents to supervise daughters earnings. It cites the Pare nts League in New York pushing thrift education for children, noting long term benefits like bank savings and moral protection through early financial discipline.
A jumble of clippings notes potential shifts in policy from averting conflict with Mexico to tariff debates. Headlines warn of mediators moving against Huerta, labor disputes, strikes by actors, and Democratic tariff politics shaping public mood.
A convincting scene unfolds as detective identifies a suspect by a fingerprint on a printed description after the teacher claims chalk wear wore down a finger. Scott Golden, 77, a longtime farmer of Center Branch, dies suddenly from heat while en route to town. He is survived by a widow and several children, with services planned at Center Branch Church. The report also notes a note on available automobiles and current vehicle registrations.
List of local events in Clarksburg including meetings of the West Virginia Business Metis Association and state conventions. Also notes a ball game between Ohio Wesleyan and West Virginia Wesleyan at Onion Park and a football match West Virginia Wesleyan versus Indiana University at Union Park.
A writer argues that modern baseball and the Daily Telegram's Summer Pastime offer more money than traditional craftwork like knitting and crocheting. He notes some readers may succeed by combining skill with easier tasks, such as creating pictures for contests, but emphasizes personal effort and care in execution.
An old advertisement extolls LAX-URIC as a universal tonic for stomach and kidney issues. It claims benefits for jaundice constipation heartburn and related ailments with references to sales through Wellhaymaker Co and local druggists.
A display showcases charming purses and novelty parasols in vivid colors and varied shapes. Prices range from 1.98 to 12.50, with multiple material quality options and careful workmanship evident in the collection.
Scores of attractive summer blouses arrived this week and are priced at 1.00 each. New styles include white veils and embroidery with shadow face trimming and plain color fronts in a lightweight effect. See window display.
A special purchase of stylish new neckwear just received. Displays in window show the Igfesi collars and embroideries in white with sheer faces and unique batiste accents. Regular prices listed from 50c to 65c.
Russia plans an international eclipse watch on August 21 with observers from Minsk to Theodosia and Riga to Asia Minor. British and Russian societies coordinate expeditions led by Frank Dyson Newall Fowler and others at Minsk Theodosia Klew. Queen Mary restricts royal ladies from business to curb graft.
Women applauded the new wash skirts offered in prices from 2.50 to 7.50. The line features well tailored models in frills, rifled, short, medium and long styles including Anagiga Tonic and Pluto tailored cuts. Materials listed include linen, tatting and piques with a noted Russian tunic style model at 5 dollars.
The piece markets the newspaper as a constructive bright ad supported publication. It emphasizes advertising as essential, urging readers to engage with the business news and opportunities presented.
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