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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

14

Clean City Clubs Form by Chicago Boy

Michael Sacks, a Chicago youth, forms Clean Chicago Club chapters with twenty five members each to recruit boys and girls for city cleanup efforts. Clubs operate with health officials, wear “Clean Chicago Club” buttons, and report monthly progress to the health department. The piece contrasts the effort with Democratic platform criticisms and civil service debates.

Michan Sadie Beck Alent Michael Jet Reo Chicago Michal Chicago Board of Health Hig Eetinisiaam Michael Sacks City Health Department Fecalva

Democratic conventions under scrutiny by state press

Democratic newspapers in the state defend their headlines and reportage on party conventions. The Charleston meeting is highlighted as evidence that party press duty requires clear, accurate coverage beyond hype.

Democratic National Mortortown Post-Chronicle Baltimore Tawks Charleston

Exponent Skirmish Over Press Rights and Lawmaking

A humor column excerpt critiques laws on criticizing public officers, noting widespread skepticism about legal remedies for exposing corruption. The piece contrasts metaphysics and ethics with the practical realm of politics, hinting at cautious humor about reform efforts.

Sun

Apple Tri Blight Wreaks Havoc On State Orchards

Orchard disease described by Prof NES Giddings from the Agricultural Experiment Station spreads via bees and insects. Infected twigs cause leaves to brown and die. no effective spray exists, only sanitation and rapid destruction of infected material to prevent spread to nearby orchards.

Nes. Giddings Agricultural Experiment Station

Progresive Party Statement Sparks Telegram Exponent Clash

A long letter from the Progressive party criticizes the Exponent for feigning sympathy with the Progrenaire cause and accuses it of hypocrisy toward Democratic leaders. The missive, dated shortly after Theodore Roosevelt’s South American tour, cites rising living costs and tariff issues as proof of ongoing economic strain affecting labor, farmers, and industry.

Exponent Progrenaire Party Hrang Progressive Party Democratic Party Rx- Poorton Theodore Roosevalt Spain Nixxon

No Surprise Editorial Suggests Federal League Move

A Bluefield Telegraph item notes a suggestion that Wilin might organize a Federal League. The piece accompanies an unrelated list of unclaimed letters advertised at the Clarksburg post office dated June 21, naming numerous individuals with varied spellings and marginal notes.

Wilin Bluefield

Texan tensions and political chatter echo in 1912 era papers

A jumble of notes cites Huntington and Mexico tensions, United States policy on Colombia, Bryan’s diplomacy offer, and Iowa political shifts. The texts reflect disputes over foreign policy, revolutionary ideas, and the fade of Progressive influence as Iowa reaffirms traditional party lines.

Colombia Bryan United States Senate Cherlenton Town Tha Chicaza Iowa Grafton Sentinel

Coming Events in Clarksburg

A list of upcoming happenings includes a June 28 dance by Misses Louise and Virginia Davis at the Masonic auditorium, a June 2 children’s carnival at Ele park, a June 25 reception by Mrs. Frank Grove from 1 to 9 at Webster street home, a July 4 mammoth picnic and fairgrounds celebration, a Knights of Columbus degree work and banquet at St. Mary’s auditorium, and a September 26 football match between West Virginia Wesleyan and Carlisle Indians at Union Park.

Louise Virginia Davis Masonic Auditorium Park Frank Grove Webster Street Mammoth Picaier Fair Grounds Knights of Columbus St. Mary's

Plato and Diana Hesperides in a Curious Novelette

In a spoof tale set in ancient Greece, Plato questions Diana Hesperides and rejects Romanesque rumors. Aristo tle Gerken confronts Plato at the gate about inclination toward Hesperides, while Plato plans a book on true love titled True Love Take It Away.

Andreage Plato Diana Hesperides Plaso Miss Hest Yanko Conistoza Bondee Aristotle Gerken Gerken Hesperides Diana Yanigan

Woman Recovers Using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound

Adrian Michigan woman Mrs Alonzo K Baxter describes severe weakness and inability to work until she tried Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound After three months she reports renewed strength and ability to perform chores and hunting duties The ad emphasizes the product as a trusted remedy for female ailments and poverty situations in households and wage bearing women

Adrian, Mich Lydia E. Pinkham Detter Alonzo K. Baxer Tecumagh St Adrian Mich Lydia Finkham the Co Lynn

Chamberlain's Colica Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad

An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures severe stomach issues. A customer testimonial describes a near death experience from measles and rain while using the product for relief and strength recovery. For sale by all druggists.

Chamberlain Sam F. Guin Whatley Ale All Dhalera

Cancer Treatment Information Available at Waber Sanatorium

A notice from the Waber Sanatorium at 17 Garfield Place Cincinnati Ohio offers information on medical treatment for all forms of external growths especially cancer. The institution is established 25 years and well endorsed. Free stem page book available.

Waber Sanatorium Garfield Plate Cincinnati Ohio

Local Notices List Names of Readable Individuals

A fragmented OCR street of names appears with many given and family names such as con, G. Childers, Fred Challis, Frank Criss, J. W Channell, Miss Lulu Coffman, Nick Como, C. H. Cummings, W. W. Carr, W. S. Coffman, B. D. Outright, Albert Cris, Mrs. Marsh Cannon, Mrs. Katie Cassinger, Ivey Col in, Aiello Ditomasso, Peter Dauch dnaky, Mrs. P. Danling, Th. Day, Dorothy Davis, Bertha Davis, F. C. Drake, Harry Edwards, Dulcie Eivenberis, Eastern Corporation, Agumada Foloynos, Mas Mary Flesher, James Frye, Joseph Fiore, Guy Frame, HB, Farmer, Clara Filz.

Dulcie Eivenberis Eastern Corporaton Agumada Foloynos Mas Mary Flesher James Frye Joseph Fiore Guy Frame Farmer Clara Filz

Cut Glass Water Set with Jug and Tumblers

Fine glass water set offered at $1.25 featuring one large jug and six matching tumblers. Includes eight point pattern with high quality glass. Other glasses of superior quality also available.

Extra Values In Aluminum Sets Offer Bargain Prices

Six piece aluminum ware set highlighted by a Dip Sauce Pan a covered Berlin stew pan a large pot a pudding pan and a frying pan. The set includes preserving kettle Berlin mace pan and two medium stew pans priced at 1.98 with additional pieces and value at 3.50 for larger sets.

Long List of Names Appears in OCR Fragment

A dense string of personal names is listed, including Patrick, F. L. Fleeh, S. J. Garrett, Mrs. Mary Grimth, Marcellus Garrison, Nelly Gordon, L. M. Gallagher and many others. The fragment reads as a who’s who of individuals with varied initials and surnames, likely from a directory or notice.

Omar Khayyam and the Rubaiyat’s fame in history

The article notes Omar Khayyam born in Nishapur and dying there, highlighting him as a mathematician and astronomer who is chiefly remembered for his Rubaiyat. It reflects on how his poetic work shaped his enduring legacy despite diverse scholarly achievements.

Omar Khayyam Nistapur

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