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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1914
Page
4
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A June 26 1934 fragment discusses personal wealth and self interest, moral energy, and national success. It quotes James Russell and criticizes Democratic and Progressive platforms, warning against manipulation by party bosses and urging broader worker representation.
Democratic nominee George T. Neale accuses United States District Attorney Barnhardt of drunkenness and libertinism in Huntingdon. The exchange exposes tensions within the party and raises questions about federal officeholders engaging in partisan battles amid Wilson administration policy.
A misquoted piece recalls a farmer tricked into paying for goods, an early Wilson reference, and a dramatic four act stage description. The text blends humor, political commentary, and a sensational plot about a cloak seller and a villain, illustrating public discourse and theatrical imagery.
In a historic aerial feat the balloon enabled Morlot to report enemy positions during a ten hour battle above the battlefield. The balloon carried a coded communications link with the commander and delivered a strategic sketch overboard. This use of flight foreshadowed gas filled aerial warfare following Montgolfier’s earlier siege proposal.
Modern warfare faces air power as nations equip planes and balloons with explosive devices. American aviators patrol near Vera Cruz, testing devices like wireless relays and rapid fire guns, while reports mention bombs and gas clouds used to gain airborne advantage.
The column compiles editorials mocking social norms and public figures. It cites remarks from Wheeling Intelligencer Huntington Herald-Dire Parkersburg State Journal and Wheeling Register about divorce motives, spousal fidelity, political tactics, and a sensational tale of Ty Cobb in a butcher shop.
A brief ad promises a daily telegram service for travelers on vacation. The notice touts a home like letter from home with flexible address changes and a weekly or monthly rate. It frames the cast as local and aims to appeal to those seeking constant correspondence while away.
Upcoming events listed in Clarksburg include a dance by Misses Louise and Virginia Davis at the Masonic auditorium on Friday, June 26, a mammoth picnic and celebration at the fair grounds on Saturday, July 4, and a Knights of Columbus degree work and banquet at St Marys auditorium. A football game at Union Park on Saturday, September 26 features Westtyan versus Carlisle Indians.
The text notes booksellers seek newspaper advertising and displays to promote new books. Publishers could transform their advertising plans by recognizing untapped business potential, prompting greater cooperation with stores.
In a vivid vignette from a vintage scene a fire horse races along a street spraying dust and frightened bystanders. The aging owner Simon Sinkers shouts orders as Ramoses lunges forward, the wagon rattling behind with vegetables and a distant fire engine implied in pursuit.
Many new lingerie blouses received this week are now on sale at 100 dollars. Fine white voiles and batiste fabrics feature plain and embroidered trimmings with dainty taping and frilling. New models show low necklines, short sleeves, and drop shoulders in sizes 84 to 46.
A large reduction sale features trimmed hats and summer styles. All hats must be sold, including Misses and Children's hats, with some of the prettiest designs shown yet offered at any cost.
A catalog of summer holiday toilet articles lists standard makes and a wide range of preparations. It mentions brands such as Hudno Vattine Col ante Daggait Ransdall Dorin and presh new stocks including cold creams talcum rice powder bath salts tooth brushes and travel cases.
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