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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
4
The Daily Telegram lists subscription rates by mail and by year, with monthly and advance options. It notes a charge for changing address and requires all communications to be mailed. readers will receive no aid if the address change is not processed.
The page blends quotes from Emerson and Huntington Advertizer about education and wool duties, then a street anecdote about a dog bite into a boy, and a tease for The Daily Telegram's Summer Passine, urging readers to follow daily announcements noting growing importance.
A Philadelphia paper notes amateur eugenists warn that a court ruling upholding Wisconsin marriage law differs from legislative power. A Eugenic Research Association speaker says medical science still lacks clear heredity knowledge and urges cautious reform. Experts call for careful investigation before broad radical marriage statutes and demand health clearances for applicants.
The article discusses whether prohibition or tighter liquor regulation will be enforced in West Virginia. Enforcement remains state determined, with counties, prosecuting attorneys, and judges bearing major responsibility, while city charters may limit local punishment. Officials stress firm enforcement to prevent evasion.
The piece discusses expected enforcement effectiveness, urging community cooperation to improve public safety and order. It notes party tensions at a Democratic County convention, with candidates and their supporters accused of vilification and deceit. The Exponent warns against violent or scorched tactics, urging restraint despite machine politics.
A long-winded Tribune style piece attacks optimistic claims of Democratic policies in Pennsylvania. It notes coke ovens idled in Connellsville while a Stroudsburg woolen mill and West Chester butter factory report activity, suggesting a disconnect between rhetoric and local industry. It then pivots to practical saving tips emphasizing frugality, coins, bargain savings, and small successes from individuals over four years.
A Wheeling News editorial lauds a railroad decision as limiting haul length. A New York Evening Post reader favors swapping Wilson for Huerta in a Mexico deal. Crafton- Beacon notes varied editorials in Virginia politics amid debt defense concerns and Republican governance scrutiny.
The Charl Malt argues for int nation on water power and hydroelectric development, urging the next legislature to mandate plans for private investment in hydro power plants. The Huntington Herald-Dispatch notes the start of a two day licensing period for saloons, with broad expectation of economic and social shifts from prohibition in West Virginia.
Listing of upcoming Clarksburg events includes a June 26 dance by aisies Laulee and Virginia Davis at the Masonic auditorium. July 4 features Mammoth pleat and celebration at the fair grounds and a Knights of Columbus degree work and banquet at St. Marys auditorium. September 26 shows a football game Virginia Wesleyan vs Carisis Indians at Union Park.
A humorous moonlit stroll scene unfolds as a couple discuss love and marriage. The woman urges romance while the man hesitates, pondering the notion of lifelong captivity to love. The tale plays with flirtatious misunderstandings and whimsical dialogue about romance.
The twenty fourth annual commencement at West Virginia Wesleyan College was held yesterday with a large crowd present. Dr. W O Thompson of Ohio State University delivered the address. Thirteen men and two women received degrees with magna cum laude honors awarded to Morgan M Brooks Mabel Eilenbern Guy Walter Enoch Hall Gladys Saister Mayfield and Opal NM Snodgrass. Cum laude honors went to Byrd Lae Plékens. Thoman’s address was noted as scholarly and well received in Buckhannon.
Fragmentary OCR text lists names such as Cheney and Adare along with scattered phrases like Hit fastin and Beeety Saree Tears. The readable content hints at a list or note rather than a full event, lacking clear dates or locations for a fuller summary.
The announcement that an honorary degree was conferred on a long time supporter drew prolonged applause from the large crowd. Commencement week featured sixty two diplomas, Dr. G D Smith delivered the address, and alumni events planned for Wesleyan’s twenty fifth anniversary next year. The college board adjourned after a late session, with Dr. Doney retained as president and Haweht resuming duties as dean, Morgan M Brook noted as a distinguished graduate and long time educator in Grafton schools.
An advertisement urges readers to subscribe to the Daily Telegram for summer travels, promising a daily letter from home with address changes free and a rate of 10 cents a week or 25 cents for four months.
The Clean Up Week director says the campaign’s success matched advertising effort, noting advertising doubled from last year and the blitz focused attention. He claims the dirt removed would tower 22 feet if piled on a city block.
A wave of resignations hits the Wesleyan academy commercial department as the school abolishes its separate School of Commerce. A special committee will set immediate plans to establish a school of agriculture, with a full degree program, for the fall term and fill athletic and music posts. Franz Mt Pleasant is favored for the athletic director role.
Albert Samuels and his brother in law G Reiss owned a jewelry store in Sen few tights ago. A trusted employee Jos Fischler looted the store and fled with all the jewelry. The thief remains at large.
An even dozen offenders were charged with drunkenness at Thursday morning police court. Four paid fines, the remaining eight were released on promises to leave town. Also noted is a feature on gift buying guidance in the Daily Telegram advertising space.
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