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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1907
Page
4
A discussion argues that real normal schools fail to meet their mission, with diplomas often lacking pedagogy quality. It notes most graduates return to other vocations, while praising the broader educational impact of these institutions and questioning the cost of the adopted shortened course plan.
The text discusses constructing diploma paths for graduates to receive teachers certificates without exams for years, preserving Salted normal schools as central high school work, and adding a high grade or real normal school at the highest dam. It also raises converting Fairmont and Huntington institutions into normal schools or maintaining them as high schools, urging establishment of one to two real normal schools in West Virginia.
The Lake Mohonk Conference on International Arbitration plans its annual meeting May 22 to 24 with Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler presiding. Prominent speakers include Dr. Andrew D. White and Albert K. Smiley, highlighting the shift toward arbitration as a peaceful method for resolving disputes.
Reports from Glen Jean and Charleston describe a giant rat trapped near the Kanawha River at Bush Run. Hunter George Eboch shot it after a lengthy underwater chase. witnesses say the animal, a capybara, weighs about eighty pounds and is the largest rodent seen in the area.
The piece notes Memorial Day exercises at Grafton and debates over a proposed convention building in the area. It discusses state leaders, road work urgency, and regional rivalries between Grafton, Clarksburg, and Charleston influenced by newspaper voices. The Telegram may cover the Memorial Day events and governor's speech context.
The column covers local entertainments and personal milestones. Mr. Bentley and Mr. Toominge gain fame for a physical culture act as a popular season begins. Dr. Dawson and family host visitors from Wilsonburg and Wheeling while wedding bells ring for Frank Rutherford and Lulu Willsmy. Anna Francis entertains guests for Miss Genevieve Hayden. Mr. Vincent and Miss Filtro wed near Katy-Meek. The BE O H club forms a new social group planning a May 16 ball in Elk Bridge building. a birthday event honors Wilsonburg church members on May 27.
Arrangements are underway for a street carnival and animal show to run a week starting June 10 near the baseball park. Representatives from Washington D C including W 8 Cherry are present for the event. The display features cars and equipment valued at 78000 dollars and the program includes a clean wholesome show with a sacred performance on Sunday.
A large audience enjoyed a double feature at the Grand Opera House Saturday afternoon and evening with moving pictures and songs. Messrs Gregg and Swager reported a highly successful run and thanked patrons for the lively turnout and support. The note adds a brief mention of fresh country butter at the City Market.
The Rev Rabeee McDanel of the First Days church will leave Wednesday morning for Washington DC to attend Baptist anniversaries starting May 15. He will tour James Town and the general Baptist convention, then sail to New York and New Jersey to meet his wife and children in Baltimore before returning home around May 31. Mrs McDanel and children depart Monday for Baltimore. In DC he will stay with Mr and Mrs A H Walker, former church members.
Deputy County Clerk Roy Byrd faced a delicate scene when a man seeking a marriage license claimed another suitor had obtained one. The clerk revealed the 18 year old girl needed her father's consent. The man then aided by obtaining the license with the father’s approval, leaving the rival’s fate unclear.
Shinn Brothers begin stone and brick work on the Camden Sommers three story business building to be called Hoffman Hall. Located on Court Street it will house storerooms printing offices and business suites. Cornerstone laid Monday with Hexzie Holden delivering the speech and Charles Shinn responding.
The initial trials of the Standard Oil Co. oil were postponed until the week beginning June 10. The delay shifts proceedings from May 12 to mid June as reported by DB Associated Press from Findlay Ohio.
Fred Sturm visited Monday from West Milford to sample fresh country batter at the Oty Market.
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