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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented notice outlines postoffice handling and second class mail matters in Clarkshire West Virginia. It lists editorial telephones and subscription rates by carrier Daly with weekly and annual options, including in advance terms.
An Evening Echo critiques prosperity rhetoric while reporting Youngstown Sheet & Tube will suspend its profit sharing on July 1. The piece cites President Campbell and questions whether the plan will resume next year, linking national policy to future business and worker outcomes.
The Huntington Herald describes how a Democratic convention adopted the platform amid confusion and heat. Delegates, many exhausted and unable to hear the resolutions, endorsed whatever leaders advised. The piece notes nationwide prohibition favored, tariff missing from the main statement, and equal suffrage dodged at Baltimore.
The Wheeling Intelligencer argues that if a state program can successfully operate workers compensation as Virginia has done, it could likewise nationalize fire insurance. The piece contends such a move would bring benefits under state direction and planning, applying similar logic to the insurance field as seen in labor coverage.
A historical critique argues that insurance companies set arbitrary rates by locality and life expectancy, profiting through high office costs and agents. It calls for state control to lower prices, simplify administration, and offer fairer protection against burdens on communities and insured individuals.
A compilation of conservative editorials across Wheeling and Parkersburg papers laments political missteps and the strain of Prohibition, noting Huerta’s posture toward West Virginia, editorial quibbles over Cobb and Detroit, Henry Ford’s plan, and press leaks amid foreign relations debates.
Clarksburg notices list 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 on Saturday September 26. A football event features West Virginia Wesleyania against Curital Indians at Union Park Findlay. School children have a two dollar deposit in school savings.
A vivid absurd tale unfolds as a blaze erupts in a small village. Amid chaos a calm woman with a powder puff stands boldly by a chewing gum machine, delaying fire response while police and crowd watch. Fire chief Lisle Wendlen leads with steady resolve as flames reach the roof and people remain unharmed.
The Simpson district Sunday School Association announces its annual meeting at Bridgeport on July 10 with a full program. The morning devotionals start at 10:00 led by Rev. Robert Bray, followed by talks on teaching the Word by Rev. C. W. Stephan, and other sessions with J. J. Phillips, L. Peters, and Clarence Post. Afternoon sessions include devotionals and reports, with topics on adolescent boys in Sunday School and civic improvement.
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FL Davis presents a program on long service with 2 40 theater timing. The regeneration and improvement of Our Sunday School led by E F Garrett is noted. A 3100 report of committees and officers is listed, adjournment follows with a dinner on the grounds.
Mayor Will H. Cole presided in police court Thursday morning over fines to Stella May Curts and Charles Feeney of 11.60 each for gathering for immoral purposes. An anonymous Italian was fined 15 for keeping a house of ill fame. The trio were arrested during a raid on the pavement of North Fourth street after police had monitored the location for some time.
Four men faced Mayor With H. Cole in police court Tuesday morning after an attempt to drink the town dry. Six paid fines, the others were released. The piece mocks bargain chants while noting local business women backing the Daily Telegraph buyout push.
The Webek Sanatorium at 17 Garfield Place Cinemat Ohio offers information on Medical treatment of all forms of external growths with emphasis on cancer. Established 25 years ago it is well known and reputed for care.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss Telegram follow requests and contacting from home with changes to address and a recurring cost plan of 360 per month or weekly options. The readable items are unclear and fragmented.
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