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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
4
A clipped ballot section lists votes for two in the House of Delegates and candidates for Assessor County Commissioner and County Surveyor. The piece also includes assorted quotes and mentions upcoming Democratic and Prohibition county conventions with brief, scattered commentary on local politics.
The fragment recalls Gallant efforts at the Republican convention with talk of nominating candidates before and adapting the platform. It notes past shifts under Judge Alton B Parker and hints at demands for harmony and a preconvention arrangement.
The piece portrays West Virginia delegates mocked at the Baltimore convent ion while Parker and Henry G Davin faced mixed treatment. It also summarizes a Rolleston Commission report on hookworm in the South, noting wide infection across many states and ongoing eradication efforts.
The text rails at Tammany Hall and the Democratic leadership, arguing corruption by Bosses and money interests. It condemns Parker Roosevelt Bryan alliances and urges West Virginia Democrats to purge Chilton MacCorkle forces at the Huntington convention on July 16, calling for political renewal and freedom from old boss control.
Reading appears distorted with garbled words about a world issue and a political topic. Key names, dates, or places are unreadable. no clear event or person can be identified from the legible portions.
The Salem bowling team led by star bowler Bert Gain and Clark Inghiram posted the top score of 707 in a local tournament. Other strong totals included Inghram 408 and 670 series, with Davies and Moore contributing steady scores. External competitors Wisely need big finals to challenge the Salem squad.
A newspaper ad touts Saturday night bargains after supper on June 20 featuring pillow covers of tapestry with various designs, ready to use once hung, plus Renaissance Dresser Scarfs with Battenberg work and striking braided designs. Also advertised are mens socks two pairs for 25c and a range of Hosiery items, with multiple sizes and prices, urging quick purchase.
One hundred placer of all silk wide taffeta ribbons offered in colors including white pink Copenhagen tavender brown Mais purple and yellow. On sale at 6 o clock Koturday night with special price per yard 25c and 35c.
A spacial nuiyshase of Long Crapo offers crepe kimonos for 98c each. Made for Saturday display in high quality models with long sleeves and front trim. Mercerized fabric with an oriental design in colors ready lavender pink gray navy and midnight blue.
An ad notes mercerized napkins in 980 dozen lots priced at $1.60 per batch. The text also mentions a convention and laundering references and hints at a higher value of $3.50 per dozen, with a postscript unclear after supper pricing.
Ad reads $150 tablecloths with double border effects and bright designs. Limited stock with two 14 inch border options and 4 inch wide, sale price only.
Classified ad fragment advertises women's vests priced at two for a discount. Mentions colors or sizes unclear and references a Saturday sale at a shop. Contains garbled OCR text with partial phrases about to be offered at low prices.
The passage praises Oscar W. Underwood as the Democratic frontrunner for the presidential nomination. It extols his eighteen years in Congress, blameless private life, long public service, and steadfast, honorable character, presenting Alabama’s support for Underwood as the party’s true leader.
A fragment mentions a Vitagraph love drama titled Thora Removo and a second angle story. The Bijou theater event is described as entertaining with Able hands of Mr Freere and his troupe. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union reports on a management trip and a moral program tied to the start of business.
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