Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Daily Telegram in Clarksburg, West Virginia

We have 4,406,501 pages in West Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1916

Page

3

Women at Clarksburg discuss Young Women's Christian Association

The mass meeting at the Musonle Compton tonight at 8 o clock will be most interesting as Miss MacCorkle describes successful YWCA methods and explains the national movement. Business women, teachers, high school and home workers are invited to attend and help build a stronger local organization.

Young Women's Christian Association Young Woman's Christian Association Clarksburg Thak Woman's Christian, Association Young Women’s Christian Association Hone Tibis Tilsslon Young Woman's Christ In Association Lanmels Misa MacCorkle Chilatian Association

Descendant of Joan of Arc Dies at 82 in Haulon

May 9 obituary notes Madame Lanery d Arc born Adine de Julienne d Arc died at Haulon aged 82. She educated her grandchildren and great nephews now serving at the front in Lorraine.

Pats Joan of Avg Madame Lanery d'Arc Adine de Julienne d'Arc Junt Haulon Madame Warc Lorraine

unclear patriotic card text fragment

fragmentary OCR text mentions Cardi Cont Exchange and objection to joining the arm. lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or events. Unable to determine a clear news item or outcome from the provided fragment.

The Precise Meaning of and Cause for Cut Prices and Clearance Sales

Former Wanamaker’s advertising manager J. R. Hamilton explains four causes of clearance sales and price cuts. Overstock risk and stock turnover drive markdowns as merchants seek fresh inventory, financing, and sales force psychology. The article warns buyers to scrutinize advertised bargains for legitimacy and value.

J. R. Hamilton Wanamaker’s Philadelphia

Tantac appears in Wheeling Wafer ad text garble

An advertisement fragment touts Tantac as a medical aid improving appetite digestion energy and vitality. The copy, in a garbled late 19th or early 20th century style, cites Walter Turke and a Farrell’s Delis Store location as reassurance points while claiming dramatic personal benefits.

DL Peateo Tania Brewer Walter Turke Wheelse Finn Myrky Wheeling Trueton Company Janfterer Rheimatiom Nate Bette Aturke Gil Asain Tabslan Murely Jon li Farrell Delis Winve Odeos Theater Agverdyemont

Remarkable Growth At Wesleyan College in West Virginia

Historic figures show Wesleyan College in West Virginia expanding rapidly over twelve years. Freshmen numbers rose from seventeen to two hundred twenty-one, with a total enrollment growth fueling plans for a large commencement and unprecedented visitor attendance this year.

Bvorwannor Bern Hac West Virginia Writnyan College Frost Man Werthyan King Methodist Wenleyan Dent Bony Wesleyan Oldielye

Abandon Thea Report Claims Philippine Leaders Seek Independence

Astington May 9 Manuel Covzon Philippine commissioner told President Wilson that he and six followers had abandoned the idea of freedom in the near future and hoped Congress would pass a broader abuse of toll government in the Islands but gave no date for independence.

Astington Manuel Covzon Phillppine da Pendtance Proaidant Wilson Jie Hiad

House Rejects Senate Army Bill Amendment

Washington May a standing army of 250000 men was provided for in the Senate amendment to the army bill. The amendment was rejected by the House Monday by 221 to 14 percent. The House bill provided for 140000 men.

Washington Senate House London England Conmann Tharmas James MacNaiara MacNasnara

George Holdroth Seeks Nomination for constable in Engle district

George Holdroth announced Monday with the circuit clerk his candidacy for constable in Engle district. The move follows a formal filing at the courthouse and signals a local contest for the upcoming election.

George H. Holdroth Engle

Blair and family held on raid allegations at Union Heights

Samuel Blair and his daughter Florence and Minno Doe remain jailed awaiting trials before Magistrate T G Nicewarner after a Sunday night raid on the Blair home at Union Heights. Deputies Lace Wolts John Sters and Clarenes Vannort led the operation, with Blair charged with conducting a house of ill repute.

Samuel Blair Florence Minno Doe T. G. Nicewarner Blair Union Helgnts Sherif Lace Wolts John Sters Clarenes Vannort Blairey

Arrest of Sinn Fein leader in Dublin raised bids for release

May 1 dispatch reports John MacNeill president of the Sinn Fein volunteers arrested in Dublin after disturbances. Notes were sent before trouble delaying parades. Police cite many looters arrested and awaiting trial as police court cases proceed amid ongoing wartime unrest.

Dublin London John MacNeill Sinn Fein

Symbol of Health in Ancient Greece Pythagoreans Promote Temperance

An advertisement claims a red five pointed star as a health symbol linked to ancient Greek Pythagoreans. It promotes Chamberlain's Tab Tete tablets for indigestion constipation and other stomach issues, touting quick relief and wide availability through druggists.

Greece Chamberlain

Order of Publication in Hardyon County Court Case

State of West Virginia issues an order of publication against Minnie Taylor to appear within one month from the first April 2010 publication. The case seeks to recover two hundred fifty dollars plus interest for money advanced and labor performed, with attachment on defendant's real or personal property if unpaid. Clerk Wade Conran filed the order in the Circuit Court of Hardyon County.

West Virginia AL Taulew Crecuse Hardyon County Willian N. Edgell Mnchancury Alonte Bs Taylor Harmony Saver Oy Parrins Minnie Taylor Simula Ie Pasion Minn Sir Virginia Wade Conran

Dock HEN STUNG at Point Pleasant W Va May Two

About 250 dock workers at the Point Pleasant shipyard demand a nine hour day after receiving 2.50 daily. The Senate rejected a plan to raise the Volunteer army to 207000 by a 261 to 109 vote. A note mentions the color magenta named for a historic battle.

Gallipolis Ateamboat Point Pleasant W. Va

Prima Cura Aas Aids First Aid With Prima Cura

An advertisement from the Prima-Cura Company of Parkersburg West Virginia promotes Prima-Cura as a powerful antiseptic first aid remedy. The copy touts its effectiveness for coughs sore throats and general household use and notes distribution through Went Virginia Distributor office. The ad claims it is a versatile first aid remedy.

J. B. Loffta Elbridge Lottie Narcel Went Virgina Prima-Cura Company Parkersburg W. Va Abela Col

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Furniture Store OF Quality Kroeheer Cs. Maindece Cristy Uth Esteome Stor Telegram Bell 800 Horton Ema Enctcieeciamenei Chicago Mulberry Street Glenn B. Waters Prunty Bldg Joan OF Arc Cardier Waion Wingle San Bell-Ans Liston’s W. Pike Texas Lowndes Auto Livery Co Wesleyan College Thea House Rejects Heldreth West Main St Irish Rebellious Volunteers ALUN Germany Unite SialosJé PrimaCira Kezema Peused Goma Hill Bros Denis
Search Courier

Search the The Daily Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Daily Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication