Illiterate Efforts and State Song Debates Across Papers
A fragmentary clipping notes cross-article discussions from various papers. It mentions criticism of the state song, political references to Governor Hatfield and Senator Kern, moonlight schools in Rowan county reducing illiteracy, and concerns over coal labor competition and foreign workers. The piece blends commentary, polity, and education anecdotes with scattered quotes. The tone mirrors a late 19th or early 20th century regional press collage.
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Parkersburg State Journal
Exponent
Hatfield
Kern
West Virginia
Turdey
Kentucky
Cora. Wilson Stewart
Rowan County
United States Commissioner of Education
Mountain County
Moonlight
Old House Creek
California Women Vote On Japan Gap Fueled Civic Debate
The excerpt notes how California women are urged to act against trouble with Japan, arguing domestic sense and reasonable policy. It mentions Japanese people as potential house servants and hints at broader political considerations shaping public sentiment in the state.
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California
Japan
Nine months of free schooling urged for country districts
Dr. P. P. Claxton, U S commissioner of education, calls for a nation wide campaign to extend rural school terms to nine months. He notes rural districts average 133 days versus city 154 days, with only Connecticut and Rhode Island exceeding nine months in rural schools. Several states fall well below seven months.
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P. P. Claxton
United States Commissioner of Education
Claxton
Connecticut
Rhode I Island
California
Iowa
Michigan
Kansas
Nebraska
New Jersey
New York
Danta
Washington
Wisconsin
Florida
Arkansas
North Carolina
South Carolina
New Mexico
Rural schooling reforms push for longer terms nationwide
Dr. Claxton argues for extended rural terms and better trained teachers to elevate country schools. He notes many cities already run nine month terms and urges a unified policy to raise standards across states through a concrete nationwide movement.
Salem Remains Lose Notice and Community Moves
Louis Lambotto Sr and family plan to move to Ohio to farm, leaving Salem where he worked as a glass cutter. They visit son Louis Jr in Clarksburg before departure. Secretary Cross calls Salem board of trade meeting for May 19. Wilt leaves as president for Clarksburg to head Empire National Bank fashionership. Carpenter suffers injury at work requiring finger amputation. Local residents visit and hospital operations occur this week.
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Sali
Louis Lambotto
Ohio
Lambotti
Salém
Cross
SaJem Board of Trade
C. C. Wilt
Clarksburg
Empire National Bank
J. A. Carpenter
W.R. Fitch
Huntington
Gertrude Randolph
Randolph
G. A. Schutte
J. M. Orr
Wilsonburg
Pearl Doty
Bradford
William ‘Joyce
Clarkshoro
Thomas Devaney
Industrial
J. W. Weekley
Bert Bowman
St. Mary's Hospital
Outdoor Exposition Planned by Parkersburg Merchants Association
Directors of the Business Men's Association designate August 20 and 21 for an outdoor exposition at the city park. The event grows from the organization's annual picnic, inviting merchants and manufacturers to participate.
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Parkersburg
Business Men's Association
Thetme
Initiation Evening Held For Local Candidates At Fairmont
An unusually arene meeting took place Thursday night in Jodge hall where a class of candidates was initiated. Viewers were prevented from several houses in the vicinity and from lodges at Grattan near Fairmont.
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Jodge Hall
Definmty
Trom
Grattinoul Fairmont
Judge W S O'Brien hears motion in Buckhap court
Judge W S O'Brien seated in Buckhap court considering a motion by Peck to enjoin the Jolty from maintaining its operation at Point Comfort. A preliminary injunction is sought and Judge Brien will pass on the motion Monday. 32-F Burnett and Wy. L Smithy were fined $1 and costs after being charged with drunk and disorderly conduct in Adamaton justice court.
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W. S O'Brien
Ghoult
Point Comfort
Tlon
F Burnett
Wy. L
O-Neft
W. EB. Starctier
Adamaton
Dorsey
Factories to Close for Summer Season
Workers face seasonal layoff as the wage scale ends May 29, with several factories in town preparing to shut down for the summer. If normal procedures are followed, operations will pause until cooler months return.
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Ucalé
Damage Suit Involving WHMEDING Partially Decided
A $25,000 damage suit is described with unclear names and parties. The fragmented text mentions a plaintiff and a defendant tied to a local company and a summer event at a place identified as Whee maize cola ped Tast. The record outlines division of damages and unspecified per-trial terms.
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BledHe Company
Fhalker Plakterm
Only two valleys spared by late frost in state fruit belts
Auerich, of the state agricultural experiment station, states that Berkeley and Jefferson counties in the eastern portion of the state are the only districts among the fruit belts that escaped the ravages of the recent frost.
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Morgantown
Auechtz
Derkeley
Jefferson Counties
Keeping Track of Children's Wardrobe in Modern Styles
Keeping Track of Children's Needs notes how today's children's clothing emphasizes comfort health and convenience. It discusses advances over the last decade and urges mothers to follow shop offerings in the THPREEGRAM columns to ensure well equipped summer ward robes for their kids.
Great Opportunity to Save on Beds and Bedding
An advertisement touts a five year guarantee against misting with brass beds and enamel options. It lists various bed styles and prices, emphasizes durable finishes and resale value, and promotes porch shades by Waldo Wood Web as a featured product.
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Waldo Wood
Waite Grass Porch Rugs Stand For Perfection
Waite Grass Porch Rugs claim top status among grass rugs, with expert praise for quality. The ad highlights a broad exclusive designs line and lists sizes and prices from 18x36 inches to large 6x9 foot and 9x12 foot options.
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Coley
Waite
Thei
Grass Carpets and Porch Runners Sell by Yard and Width
Classified item offers complete lines of Grass Carpets and porch runners by the yard. Various sizes available from 27 inches to two yards wide. Prices shown for rolls and large measures include 36x72 inches and 54x90 inches with per unit costs.
Annual Rug Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Carpets
A large sale lists Brussels and Axminster rugs and carpets with numerous price points. Velvet, ingrain, and Wilton velvet options featured from under $2 per yard to around $37.50 for room sizes 9x12 feet. Includes room size selections and a wide range of sizes, with many items discounted substantially.
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Axminster
Brussels
Eee Rte Beveseess
Sss
Winton
Sadr Rose Re Ve
Silk Stripe Voiles Special for Monday Morning
Special for Monday 10 A M 35c Silk Stripe Voiles at 17c yard in large color range. Sheer voiles with woven stripes in many combinations including plain white grounds and striped designs. Colors feature Black Copenhagen Light Blue Lavender Navy Brown Wisteria Pink Rose. Bold in other stores at 33c yard. See window display.
Swiss and Muslin Curtains Offerings
Readable notes describe Swiss and muslin curtains in several styles including ruffled options. Prices start at $1.50, with a variety of tassel details and fabric tones mentioned for home decor.
Scrim Curtains Price List and Variants
A garbled advertisement lists Scrim Curtains in multiple price points from $0.00 to $7.50 and fabric variants in white, ivory, and other colors. It includes mentions of insertion, edge work, and plain or barred patterns, with several misread spellings. The fragment reads like a retail catalog blurb for home textiles.
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Sectin
Gartatin
Bamboo Porch Shades See Natural Color and Sizes
A short ad describes porch shades made of bamboo slats painted dark gray or natural color. Available in 6 and 8 foot widths with various sizes and prices. Advertises bamboo porch shades for outdoor use with simple measurement notes and pricing.
Sale of Fine Mattings and Imports at Reduced Prices
Large line of fine mattings 30c and 35c Japanese and China mattings. New stock from importer. Plain and fancy designs available. Immediate sale to clear stock. Includes Albuew goods just received.
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China
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