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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
10
Attractive summer suits praised for their fit and durability. The ad touts shapely lines and long-lasting shape, urging readers to buy at Fletcher's with prices listed as 10.00 dollars each.
A middle aged man from Indiana arrived at the National Museum in Washington with shimmering pebbles he believed were diamonds. Scientists skeptically tested the stones, revealing quartz with rare facets, and the buyer left disillusioned after spending beyond means hoping for riches.
The museum tests ore samples for radio activity using a two box apparatus and foil, while noting private radium interest grows amid suspect stones and fake relics. Reports describe pitchblende, carnotite, fool's gold, and misidentified artifacts from caves and ancient sites, with experts warning many stones resemble fossils or crafts.
A Philadelphia laboratory identified fake opal imitations passed as genuine ancient artifacts. Blow pipe tests exposed the fakery, revealing that many faked archaeological treasures, planted in the late 1890s, were recovered or sold or placed in museums as warnings to private collectors.
The Methodist Episcopal Sunday school children delivered a highly praised program in Clare. Trained performers filled acts without prompts, aided by two choirs and a near-closing pantomime linked to the song Abide with Me. The crowded house overflowed, with many outside unable to gain entry.
54 acre Harrison County farm with well water and good land. 11 miles to streetcar, 7 miles from Clarksturg. 300 apple trees and assorted fruit. One seven town frame dwelling with slate roof insured for 1800. Free gas, land leased for oil and gas. Adds 8 to 10 acres of coal with sale.
A property sale advertises price at 5000 dollars with one third cash payment and the balance negotiable to suit the purchaser. The listing implies a standard seller option for financing terms and requests interested buyers to contact for arrangements.
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