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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
15
An advertisement touts Nuxated Iron as the greatest strength builder, claiming dramatic gains in strength and endurance within two weeks for delicate and nervous individuals. It alleges increases of up to 200 percent and promises heightened vitality, with testimonials and sensational figures.
A clipped editorial discusses marriage, divorce, and gender roles in Protestant America. It argues that many divorces arise from deserted homes and dissatisfied spouses, urging society to confront marital strain and the moral duties of husbands and wives. The piece questions traditional ideals and highlights the emotional cost to families.
A series of pension requests were introduced in the House by Congressman George Mo Sowers and colleagues. W K Heowil of Raleighmont would receive 360 dollars monthly, Marion J Zinn of Oxford is slated for 24 dollars monthly following bureau action, and James W Fry of Wenton has a fire department postal route study backed by Congressman Littlepage.
A man named Shea was fined $25 after his wife reportedly tore an American flag and trampled it on the floor outside the First fold artillery armory. The outburst prompted the departure of ten family members serving in the National Guard. A New York report notes Argentine mediation efforts in regional tensions, urging peaceful settlement.
Keeley Brothers contractors won a contract from the Monongahhela Valley Traction Co to build the Wolf Summit extension to the O Neill line. John P. Realey said a force would be put to work immediately and the project aimed for haste. The extension will connect Wolf Summit with the city, allowing through service and improved operations.
An advertisement touts Sulpho Sage Malt Color Restorer as a non dye that darkens gray hair to a lustrous shade while restoring vitality. It claims scalp cleansing and reduced shedding, with a money back guarantee and mail order offered by Wellh Haymaker Co.
The Thompson Cup donated by A W Thompson will tour multiple cities in a league of Baltimore and Ohio railroad employees. Starting in New York and Baltimore, it will visit Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis and Chicago areas, displayed at stations and jewelers before returning to the region.
The Rev W B King pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church will speak Thursday evening at the Parkersburg Methodist church on Why the Devil in a Methodist. The notice announces a theatre event and others, mentioning local business interests and individuals.
A convoy of forty eight cars passed through the city Tuesday evening. Twenty eight cars carried horses for the United States army. The remaining cars contained sheep and hogs. The horses were intended for forage and mule work.
Fragmentary notice announces a probate or estate matter involving Wesley Pytrell and others in West Virginia. It references a term, a minor with a potential claim, and a three year term or period related to the estate. Due to garbled text, precise names, dates, and actions are unclear.
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