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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1914
Page
4
The Daily Telegram announces subscription rates and change of address procedures. Readers are urged to provide accurate old and new addresses with signatures to ensure proper forwarding and uninterrupted delivery.
An Evening Echo calls for public support as Governor Hatfield proposes two special holidays on May 28 and 29 to devote to road improvement. The editorial urges citizens to join the effort, arguing collective action will yield long term benefits for travel and state infrastructure.
A U S Bureau of Education bulletin shows 7 007 kindergartens enrolling 964 189 children in ten years up from 8 244 kindergartens and 205 000 pupils. Only nine percent of eligible children attend. Miss Myra Winchester urges standards for teachers and expanded programs, tracing progress from private philanthropy to public support and training schools.
The text muses on beauty in everyday life, praising orderly lawns, color from flowers, and the solace of nature. It contrasts a dull gray world with the brightness of blue skies and varied greens, urging regular care and tasteful accents to enhance living spaces.
The Farmward Movement editorial argues that back to the farm efforts have faded while urban population has surged. It notes a 21 percent city population rise vs only 1 percent crop production gain over census years and questions whether anti rural drift efforts remain effective or have largely stopped.
Clarksburg notices list a May diary of sports and social events. Events include a baseball game between West Virginia University and Union Park, a dance by the Trojan Club at Masonic Temple on May 12, and a Cuban Starage baseball clash at Unite Park. A June baseball showdown pits Ohio Wesleyan against West Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park.
In a comical domestic scene Edythe Spuffenhose, thought to be losing her mind, talks oddly after Percy Shavelkritz asks her to his arm. Doctors and worried relatives fail to calm the orotund dialogue as the two fall into each other’s arms amid playful mispronunciations and farcical banter.
Citizens in Weston vote 240 against the municipal water works levy while 200 support it. The result sparks uncertainty over future plans as well as possible wells plan to rival the existing water company. Community business leaders discuss upcoming road days and party conventions with county nominations likely to follow. Local notices highlight church events, hospitalizations, and residents moving or traveling.
Adem Laughlin died Tuesday after being moved from her sister Mrs. Jesse G. Lawson’s home to a Cumberland hospital. Funeral planned at the alley church near Flemington with date pending. Also noted are visits by John Swarts of Hope Natural Gas and Gordon Tate of Independence. Bridgeport Baptist Sunday school sets Rally Day with an evening Young People’s Society organized by Rev. A. B. Withers.
Fragmentary OCR notes record a family item naming Mr and Mrs Willing as related to Steen estate heirs. The readable bits mention parental ties and a name family context without clear dates or locations. Further detail is unavailable in the readable text.
Flemington notes list Lortie Arad McGlumphey and sister Mise Kitthe McGlumpher visiting with Simpson relatives in Clarksburg. Rosch returned home from a trip to Waller’s guest of daughter Ethel McGlumphey in Simpson. G Hl Smith of Webster visited brother A. J. Smith. Rosain Steuart visiting uncle J. O. Steuart at Adams ton. Tom Waller of Pruntytown guest of daughter Joan Coughup. Mrs Jack Yates and son Sings visiting parents W. O. Ginger. Ned Hacker of Monongah visiting relatives. Mrs Edward Lynch visited daughter Art Waller in Grat ton. Messrs Greed Jenkins and Carlton Cook at Fairmont normal school guests of parents. Mrs Perry Hawkins of dear Astor spent Sunday with Harmon M Wycke. Miss Hattle Bartlett shopping in Clarkeburg. Mrs Jonah Currey and son Robert at Grafton yesterday.
Arrangements to stage a debate between Harold W. Houston of the Socialist party and the Bocjiniste on socialism are to be organized for Peter W. Collins. J Vern Johnston, secretary of the Harrison county Socialist committee at 428 Clifton avenue, handles communications while Edward H. Kintzer oversees the matter for the national committee. The national body plans an executive session in Chicago for one week starting next Saturday, with Kintzer away about ten days, departing Thursday night.
An important notice for every prospective auto buyer appears in the Daily Telegram on Thursday May 7. RANSONE MOTOR CAR CO. MULBERRY $1 CLARKSBURG.
A discussion on newspaper advertising showing manufacturers increasingly rely on ads. The piece argues ads lure dealers and buyers, demonstrating immediate results and urging timely action before it is too late. The author asserts newspapers offer unique effectiveness not matched by other media.
The Call Has Gone Out for Grass Rugs. Watts-Lambert's announces a massive new stock direct from mills in Clarksburg. The sale features newest designs and patterns in plain and stenciled rugs and runners, tassel by the yard in widths from tee to two yards, with sizes from door mats to 9x12 feet, including handsome bedroom living and dining room options.
Local shopping notice advertises Brussels carpets at one dollar twenty five cents and 85 cents per yard with various patterns and colors. Claims wide selection and urging customers to compare prices before buying.
Clarksburg's Greatest Waist and Blouse Store promotes stylish summer waists and blouses with a wide range of new models. Specials include Dollar Blouses at 1.00, new linen waists at 93.00, and novelty crepe blouses at 1.08, along with fine lingerie blouses priced from 2.60 to 3.95 with white voile fabrics and Paris lace details.
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