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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1914
Page
4
The Daily Telegram is published in Clarksville Virginia and is a member of the Associated Press. Subscription rates are listed and a prepaid rate is offered for weekly monthly and yearly plans.
The article quotes Mr Quick arguing against extermination of dogs and endorsing stricter dog control. He favors lawmaking for licensing and taxation, and stronger enforcement of existing dog laws to reduce stray and worthless dogs. The aim is to shift responsibility to dog owners and protect sheep agriculture.
The article surveys 1910s public opinion on Bryanism and its impact on the Democratic Party and national policy. It cites figures on international student presence, critiques on Bryan’s influence, and excerpts from letters by Woodrow Wilson illustrating political tensions shaping policy and leadership during the era.
Clarksburg hosts a range of events including a May 6 Saturday gathering at Woodmes Park and a Masonic temple dance night. Details are hazy but activities feature university groups and local organizations.
In a spoof piece, Steuben Steubens runs a pretend election stunt by boarding a colored population on a mock train for a daylong picnic with hash boiled eggs and spring water. The gag ends with a quip about rival Lirktt Ligaitte and the line 203 colored voters aboard.
May 5 report from Folsom notes Bradford returning to Bradford PA after a visit with daughter Mrs M L Packer and family. McKinney, bookkeeper for South Penn Oil, spent Sunday with family at Fairview and left for home. Alec Clark, electric department superintendent, left May 1 for Charleston after resigning. William Clark left May 2 for Cambridge Springs for a four day rest before joining his son Alec in Charleston. South Penn Oil began drilling at its No 2 on the William Edgell farm.
An ad style prompt urges dealers to monitor national ads and advertise locally. it touts using newspapers to create a doorstep market and harvest profits. The copy emphasizes cooperation for personal gain and aligning with prevalent advertising trends.
A colorful window display advertises new dollar blouses priced at $1.00. The line features crepe fabrics with trimmings such as batiste shadow edging and crochet accents, highlighting latest model drops and a pleasing variety for shoppers.
Curtains of all kinds are offered at money saving prices. Plain and fancy scrim muslin Swiss nets and other new curtains are now discounted across a wide selection for housekeepers seeking value.
Loop Cloth highly popular novelty fabric for skirts and themes requiring medium weight. Plum colored White Pink and Light Blue. Phy rough or loop Maish features running through the fabric. Desirable new cloth available for less than half regular price at BEE WINDOW DisPLAX.
A vivid piece promotes a May sale on stylish silk dresses with prices 14.75 and 17.75. It describes spring fabrics like crepe de chine and taffeta, noting many bodice, sleeve, and silhouette ideas in a broad, modern lineup.
Large shipment of rex and Walle Gries rugs available in modalzen plain and stencied styles plus porch curtains by the yard. Rugs come in widths 7, 20, 36, 64, and 72 inches with sealed edges. Prices and samples available from Watt-Lambert Co for porch shades.
Bargain prices on 0c and 35¢ China and Japanese mattings now at 25¢ per yard. Printed and inlaid linoleums offered at special sale prices.
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