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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1907
Page
3
A reflection extols the fair as a historic event to center on vast exhibitions. It lauds the impressive steel clad navies and the array of soldiery, together with industry, commerce, and the arts. The piece celebrates patriotic emulation and national pride at a pivotal assembly.
Dr. Rupert Bin reports from the Jamestown exposition that water is unusually pure and free of harmful constituents. Sewers and drainage are well built, no infectious disease cases seen so far, and hotel sanitation is strictly supervised by inspectors. Exposition guests note surprisingly low living costs with hundreds of homes offering rooms at 25 to 50 cents, contradicting extortion fears.
Umbraltas and a beggar exchange a clipped outburst in a Chicago street scene as the man demands money, claiming the other’s voice is uncultivated. The exchange reflects urban tensions and a sharp street wit in the era.
West Virginia unveils a 139 foot coal monument at the Jamestown exposition. Constructed with 400 tons of coal and 700 tons total weight, the tower features electric lights and a colossal beacon crown. The project cost about 15 thousand dollars with state funds and railroad guarantees, to be dedicated on West Virginia day July 2.
W F Morse, Consulting Sanitary Engineer, lauds Jamestown exposition sanitation. He credits Dr Payne and Dr Rupert Blués for comprehensive measures against mosquitoes and contamination, noting clean water from Norfolk streams and deep artesian wells meet safe standards. He says federal and local sanitarian effort makes the exhibit a model of public health protection.
West Virginia is well represented with multiple exhibits and a strong visitor list. Notable attendees include prominent figures such as senators and state officials. The state plans a broad schedule on July 3 during the Jamestown exposition events.
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