Civic reforms and school programs urge wiser voters
The Daily Telegram argues for nonpartisan civic education in public schools to train smarter citizens and curb carnival excesses. It cites West Virginia reform debates, calls for charter changes, and examples from Lincoln, Evanston, Steubenville, Los Angeles, and Kansas City where city government courses and civic clubs foster practical governance and community involvement.
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Naion
Lincoln
Neb
Evanston
Steubenville
Los Angeles
Kansas City
Change of Color In Fairmont Government
An advance notice describes a municipal charter reform in Fairmont that alters the city’s government. Voters accepted the new form, believing it would end the old provincial system, while state residents were informed of the shift and its implications.
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Tio Ag
West
Fairmont West
Fulemont
Fairmont
Ugn
Committee On Reform
Elate
New Haven
Londorm
What Other Editors Say on Jobs and Wages
A fragment from Parkersboro Dispatch News remarks on railroad anxiety, noting psychological worry as a factor. Victor Herger, Socialist, foresees mass unemployment this year, while Labor Commissioner Wilson predicts more jobs than men within a year, a clash of prophecies from rival editors.
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Homenody
Victor Herger
Wilson
Charleston Mall
Daily Novelette fragment World War era notes and notices
A mosaic of local items includes promotions, political mentions, and community notes. The column references West Virginia figures, court and police attention, social news, school events, church activities, graduations, and personal movements in Morgantown, Roanoke, Akron, and surrounding areas, with brief sketches of residents and happenings.
Coming Events in Clarksburg
Saturday July 4 degree work and banquet Knights of Columbus St Marys auditorium Saturday September 26 football West Virginia Wedleyan va Carls Indians Union Park
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Knights of Columbus
St. Mary's Auditorium
West Virginia
Wedleyan Va
Carls Indians
Union Park
Sanitation efforts advance as creek drainage improved
County and city health boards meet to push drainage fixes for Poll Creek and curb stagnant summer waters. The New Catholic church and school cornerstone will be laid Sunday with ceremonies led by Vicar General O H Moye and a sermon by Rev Father Flanagan. Beechwood Park Amusement Co plans a 40 by 75 feet swimming pool, likely starting within a week or two.
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Mike Georgia Hawklun
Sheena
Firthood
Roanoke
Gisteley
Hacker
Creek
Canferenga
Hoskins
Horothy
Warren
Morgantown
Paul Hawkins
University
Harvey Hall
Psnomanshore
Tis
Leo
Episcopal Council
Gorge C. Cole
Dawson
Canada
United States
Gertrudy Cole
Luke White
Akron
James White
Alexander Brown
Misa Larshy
Auburn
Slin Gusnan
Harrison County
Cline Hood
Mendess Mendeson
Pittsburg
Anna Reger
Red Roerk
W. J. Gobel
Ohio
Frank Moore
H. Moye
Diocene
Father Flanagan
Grafton
Thin City
Beechwood Park Amusement Company
Manufacturer Adverts Help Dealers Share Profits
The article argues that when manufacturers advertise in local papers they aid retailers and invite others to stock up. Increased turnover on dealers' shelves leads to renewed orders for manufacturers, creating a cycle that benefits all parties involved.
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Vilula
Ian
Wife
Fires Rise With Drought In Southern Appalachians
Fires driven by an intense drought burned across national forest lands in the southern Appalachians during May. Weather bureau and forest service reports note below normal rainfall in March to May, with only scattered showers failing to ease fire danger, while railroads faced blame for much of April fires.
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Weather Bureau
Forest Service
Washington, D. C
Appalachians
Southeast
Carolinas
Anelivh
Unalea
Smoky Mountain
Carolina
Caruso settles breach suit with Mildred Moffart for 3000
Enrico Caruso the famed Italian tenor pays 3000 to Mildred Moffart in a breach of promise case carried as a taunting reference to her as "Baby." The suit had sought 100000 and cited an intended marriage in April. A trailing line notes 37800 autos in Minnesota.
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Enrico Caruso
Mildred Moffart
Miss Moffart
Ees
Hap April
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Wheeling
the Daily Novelette
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Pacific Coast
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Clarksburg
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Empire Building Fire & Life Insurance
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Lamberd
New York
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Caruso
Minnesota
Larksburg
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