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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1911
Page
4
Fragmented 1911 state political scene amid talk of defections and fears surrounding ex-Governor MacCorkle and Senator Chilton. The Charleston legislature session nears with possible shifts in party lines and public remarks shaping the power balance.
The piece discusses migration of thousands of American farmers from the North and Midwest to western Canada and the South seeking cheaper land and climate favorable to settlement and industry. It notes West Virginia’s inclusion in views of southernness and predicts strong interest in southern opportunities for settlers and investors. It also touches on St Henry Clews’ speculation about a potential eight-member Supreme Court due to Justice Van Devanter’s possible nonparticipation, delaying trust decision outcomes and benefiting trusts if there is a deadlock.
Observers note some Democratic newspapers increasingly criticize federal departments, spotting merit in不足 and highlighting perceived deficiencies. The shift reflects partisan scrutiny amid ongoing governance debates and policy disagreements.
The piece argues the merit system, though an improvement over patronage abuses, has critics who claim distortions of facts. It notes Democrats once opposed merit reforms, and commentators urge careful progress without undermining established improvements. The text links historical debates to current conditions and calls for feasible remedies.
Today's games include Chicago at New York, Pittsburg at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Boston, St Louis at Brooklyn, New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland. Yesterday New York 0 Boston 4, St Louis 4 Cleveland 2, Chicago 2 Detroit 8, Washington Philadelphia rain.
A disputed city title match is scheduled between W. W. Ours, current holder, and Frank J. Welch at Gore bowling alley starting Wednesday at 7 PM. Welch reportedly won and lost the title on two consecutive nights last week.
An advertisement touts a miracle beauty treatment that supposedly eliminates wrinkles cleans pores and sculpts the bust within hours. It features testimonials from women across Wisconsin and urges readers to write for secret instructions to remove blemishes stop hair loss and enhance appearance.
A music publisher notes popularity is shown by parodies. Over twenty five years imitators of Hewitt Essy Tusk Soap have flooded markets. Grewitt's Easy Soap once found favor in counties homes and now faces renewed imitation as the soap’s image spreads.
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