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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1903
Page
2
The piece criticizes a party dominated governing body for political bias and inaction while burglars roam and safety declines. It urges intensified policing of criminals, harsher pursuit of offenders, and stricter enforcement. It also calls for extra effort by street committees to repair roads as favorable weather allows hay harvest work.
In a heated exchange, Bryan criticizes Cleveland and his supporters as monopolists and presses for a fresh bid for the presidency. He cites newspapers and party divisions, arguing the Democratic banner risks fracture if Cleveland seeks renomination.
Unclaimed letters advertised by the Chinks letters office dated May 1 1903 include Arthur Thanks Berke Wm Cagar and many others. The notice instructs mail to be directed by street and number box or general delivery and cites several personal names and fragments of addresses. The text also contains a testimonial about Chamberlains Pain Balm and related vendor notes.
Notice from Edward J. Doyle Supt of Streets Clarksburg West Virginia dated April 20 1908 requiring gas companies and plumbers to restore torn streets within thirty days or repairs will be made and charged to those who tore up the streets.
Advertisement touts Braddocks Pure Barley Malt Whiskey as superior medicinal whiskey for indigestion and dyspepsia. Claims medical endorsement as the best tonic for the sick room and invalids, with emphasis on quality and absence of cheap white whiskey. Available at Family Liquor Store on North Third Street near Deison Hotel.
Clarksburg WV April 30 1903 proposals will be received at the federal building until 2 p m for furnishing fuel lights no miscellaneous supplies washing towels hauling ashes and cleaning streets during the fiscal year ending June 10 1904 or portion as defined The right to reject any and all bids reserved by the treasury department Custodian Denaam. Optician G W Keener from Fairmont to stay several days at Bland school for examination and practice including eye tests and fittings
Notice details a property offer on a Parkersburg and Marietta car line plot described as best located along the line. The notice also mentions a plumbing company opening in Glen Elk with executives named and explains inquiries to Thad Post Jacobs Snitding and local contacts.
Thompson Muxte company advertises electric piano sessions with beginner classes at 7 pm and advanced 9 to 12 pm on select weeknights. Classes run Tuesday and Friday evenings with rentals available for Monday to Sunday nights.
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