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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1914
Page
13
Real estate pitch urges ownership by paying rent to yourself to build an account. The message implies self-financed home ownership and long term savings through rent payments. It emphasizes personal control and financial progress via steady monthly payments.
The Maoris of New Zealand are described as remarkable for their artistry in carving and tattooing while their 35,000 descendants have settled in northern provinces with reserved lands. Maori children attend regular schools and some advance to higher learning, with both men and women gaining voting rights alongside white women.
Washington May 12 American wheat growers await a government commission report from Saskatchewan examining costs of wheat production. The study shows farm costs at 55 cents per bushel and 62 cents for field storage, with production up 12.15 percent since 1809. Saskatchewan farmer prices rose from 11.45 to 68 cents, yielding a slim 4 1 8 cents profit per bushel. Also noted were six police court alcohol cases. three fines paid, others told to leave the city.
Dr Harret B. Sons of Wheeling visited here Saturday. Mrs Charles F Randall attended the Fairmont convention, Mr and Mrs George Bock and family left for Terra Alta, Mrs Bock ill but hopes for improvement. A birthday surprise party honored Miss Gingys Nay Friday evening with many guests and refresh ments. Names include Robey, Fletcher, Griffith, Nay, Bartlett, Robey, Wilson, and others from Fairmont and Cadiz. West Virginia University students attended.
May 12 events across churches included music and sermons. A church leader announced a sermon for graduating high school at a college auditorium. District convention plans form as members resign to meet June 17 at Indian Rye church. Public school finals and night entertainments fill the week. The literary society hosts a program tonight, and Wednesday features Stunt Night by high school students. Thursday marks diplomas for graduates and promotion classes. The term is praised for hard work by teachers and students. Funeral of Robert Priest occurred at Mt Olive church with Rev. George Wooster officiating. Priest was about 60. Lucian Meyer plans to quit glassmaking for farming near Centarila. Ada Reynolds remains seriously ill in West Latem. Dr. D C Louchery of Clarksburg visited Monday.
London May 12 The British cruiser Bristol now at Portsmouth received orders to proceed to Tampico and sail as quickly as possible.
Clarksburg Commandery No 18 will gather at the Mesonle temple at 7 30 this evening to arrange attendance at the funeral of Ralph W Young in Salem tomorrow afternoon.
Jurors excused until Thursday as the circuit court focuses on case arguments. State road engineer scheduled observances in all school districts on May 28 and 29. Omar W. Swiger qualified as guardian of Mary M. Maloney with a $2,000 bond and M. T. Cunningham as surety.
London dispatch reports two army air men Captain F Anderson and a mechanic named Carter were instantly killed and Lieutenant C W Wil was gravely injured when two biplanes collided in the air at Alderhot. Miss Genevieve Connell, a popular singer in the act of the Western Union Telegraph Company, fainted at Chapel Street during the outbreak of mumps in Mumps City.
Mina Loretta Walters daughter of Mr and Mrs John Walters and Clyde Cunningham were quietly married Monday morning in Oakland by Rev James Connell. They returned home Monday evening to No 55 California Thompson of Cheshireton visiting. Captain James H L Harry of Bridgeport conducted business here. Tyce Hiram D Lynch visited Bristol on Tuesday.
West Milford High basketball players prepared for a two day road swing to Galem with games slated for Thursday and Friday. A previous scheduled home game against Bridgeport High was not played as Bridgeport failed to appear, prompting claims of unfair scheduling and unfounded competition tactics. The West Milford squad emphasizes clean play and good sportsmanship throughout the season.
In Fairmont on May 18 Dr J Offner, a leading physician, was arrested for performing a criminal operation that led to the death of Mrs Jeannetts Gwynn Malone wife of Clay Malone. A coroner's jury found him guilty on a murder charge following a deathbed confession from Mrs Malone, who had been married three months. He posted an $8000 bond.
Baltimore Maryland May 11 Agents of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad meet with justices of the peace and local authorities to inform them about losses from trespassing. They seek cooperation in enforcement actions against trespassers and request suggestions to forward to railroad officials for consideration.
A vintage ad claims Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy cures stomach ailments by removing accretions and easing fermentation. It lists symptoms like indigestion and gas and asserts the product offers relief from pain. The text notes availability in Clarkevurg through Wells & Co.
Unscrupulous testimonials tout Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a cure for women’s ailments. Letters claim recovery from nervous spells kidney issues and weakness after using the medicine. The ad urges women to write for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass.
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