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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
2
The Boys Clothing department has relocated its entire stock to the second floor and added new features. Bright spacious layout promises attractive prices during the sale with washable suits priced at 75 cents to 49 cents and men seeking value for their children.
Ready for spring, a men’s shop promotes carefully chosen fabrics and new suit styles. Limited time discounts cut prices to 22 18 15 10 10 14 9 7.50 dollars, urging quick purchases while stock lasts.
One hundred dozens of dress shirts arrive with striped patterns, extra full cut and 36 inch length. Some shirts are pleated or plain bosoms. New coat shirts included in this sale, indistinguishable from the one dollar quality.
H R Smith resigns from Salem public schools amid accusations involving a compromised report. Principal C Z Rogeas Igd faces scrutiny as the resignation triggers district questions and potential administrative shakeup.
A long list of West Virginia House and Senate bills approved by the governor is summarized. The record names numerous bills by number and topic including taxation, charters for Wheeling Princeton and Bluefield, school matters, roads, officers, and commissions. Several measures mention banking, endowment funds, and river projects. The draft notes that some appropriations were cut and certain salaries reduced.
The brief itemized column lists guests at Gray's Flats, visiting friends, and recent meetings. It notes Hale Wenig and others, building activity by Shinnington Construction on a two story house, weekly church meetings at the Methodist and Christian churches, and local residents like Mrs. Lowe and Beas Vale visiting Sutton and Miss Helen Randall. General travel directions are given to stop at Smithy's for company.
Retail market listing shows prices for butter cabbage pumpkins celery and greens beans apples oranges grapes and other produce. Entries include per pound per bunch and per basket notes with varied units and some misspellings in the old style pricing table.
An advertisement extols the Oliver Typewriter as essential for modern business. It promotes a No. 5 model at 17 cents per day, offers exchange of old units, demonstrations at offices or homes, and rental and repair services aimed at families and businesses.
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