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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1913
Page
4
The Evening Echo reviews a heated dispute as Underwood aims for the presidency amid tariff talk. It notes Democrats like Davis Brown and voters recalling how lawmakers voted on free trade, including Sutherland Moss and Avia, while Hughes could not vote due to illness. The piece emphasizes economic tensions between manufacturing and wool industries and predicts political outcomes.
The Danforth v Egan case declares that a license to practice law is essential for an attorney. The court cites tests of learning in the law to determine who qualifies. The Docket recalls the Oklahoma Cherokee Strip rush era when a city of 5,000 quickly formed and a layman quipped about many lawyers in town.
A Senate exchange cites Senator Nathan Goff arguing that martial law is justified when civil power is inadequate. He referenced West Virginia’s unrest and noted that civil authorities may implore the governor, with military intervention sometimes necessary to preserve life and property amid turmoil.
The Telegram calls for immediate action on garbage disposal as the current system is flawed. It urges a city run or contracted service with standardized cans, regular collection, and possible special session of the city council to address the issue, noting a temporary injunction against the crematory.
New rules set baggage maximums for rail travel effective June. No piece may exceed 72 inches in full measurement and 45 inches in any dimension. Parcels up to 150 pounds may be handled as baggage with excess charges of five pounds per inch over 45 inches. Immigrant baggage tax set at 16 2 3 percent of first class rate with minimum 20 cents. Flexible cases and samples for saddlery, public amusements exempted.
Free attractions at Wheeling’s June 15 to 21 celebration include the world famous trotting ostrich Hurricane racing daily against planes, automobiles, and horses and will be driven through the streets each day. Brazil’s federal government bought the Bahia Minas railway from Minas estate.
Local notes report guests of J Thomas and Mrs J Martin at Bias Creek. George Shrader and James Osden are business visitors at Clarke Moore’s, with Mrs Smith of the Barnest. Thomas recently returned from Washington after business. Misses Robinson and Fowler shopped in Clarksburg. Mrs C D Muzzy returned home via Beverly after visiting relatives and handling business matters. Wallace Knights plan a boxed tea and ice cream supper at Wallace Hall next Friday. A St Mary’s visitor notes a grafted adulteration issue affecting local goods. purity concerns cited.
The piece argues the old retail method is obsolete and promotes comprehensive, trained displays of wares from modern shops departments, manufacturers and department stores. It claims daily ads in THE TELEGRAM help readers learn where to shop, what to buy, and how to save time and money.
A fragmentary ad lists numerous fabric items including crepe muslin combinations, lace trims, skirts, and petticoats. It mentions embroidery and a sale price of one faliberry poliston, with scattered references to peas and outfits.
A local sale advertises thousands of new lace curtains at reduced prices in white ivory and cream. Items listed include lace curtains priced at 50 cents and 89 cents, suggesting a clearance of styles and colors for quick sale.
An archival ad lists Scrim Curtains in white and ivory with plain hemstitched and insertion patterns. Prices range from $1.25 to $9.00, with multiple counts and styles offered. The readable lines emphasize plain, barred and edged fabrics suitable for home use.
A reader notes available foot sizes include 6, 8, and 10 feet in the catalog or display. No additional context or details are provided.
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