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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1914
Page
14
An Evening Echo discusses how farmers once backed free trade but now see the danger of lower tariffs. It argues protection keeps domestic markets alive and prevents job losses, noting under free trade even manufacturers prosper from protection and that many farmers face waning demand and unemployment among American workers.
The article argues against naive cheerfulness as a universal remedy for hardship and praises equanimity. It contrasts optimistic sayings with the reality of facing serious crises, citing Socrates and a critic of mechanical minds. It notes many live without true thought yet may still be happy. It mentions an essay by State Road Agent William Denne about improving roads through education and university support.
A fragment from the Daily Novelette discusses the University of West Virginia College of Engineering and Road Work. It notes a February class session, extension campaigns, and statewide meetings guiding road building and maintenance with university cooperation and county outreach. A detective fiction excerpt follows with a caper involving a banker and an observant sleuth.
A compilation of editorials and notices from West Virginia and neighboring papers notes cautious mediation on a game delay, a criminal verdict in Arkansas, and various obituaries. It honors Captain Dovener, salutes West Virginia heroes at Vara Crus, and reports on Ohio county Republican unity amid past divisions.
Calendar of local events includes baseball at Union Park on May 14 and 20 with Clarkstown teams and games against West Virginia and Wesleyan, a dance at the Waldorf Hotel by the Thirty Club, a June 10 merchants association meeting, and a June 11 baseball game at Union Park against Wesleyan.
In Washington on May 13, Tree H. Condor former consul at St Petersburg and Frank Bauskett secretary Bryan's clerk clashed in Secretary Bryan's ante-room. Connor objected to Wong delayed as Bryan argued with Bauskett leading to a physical altercation. Bauskett's ace was bruised and Connor's chook was cut.
Mrs Anna Cornell Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cornell of Greensburg Pa died at home after pneumonia. Her body arrives this evening and funeral is Friday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception with burial in Holy Cross cemetery. Mes Pickenpaugh Morgantown resident died suddenly at Lawrence Langs Wheeling home found in bed with heart disease overnight.
Funeral services over the body of Mrs Margaret Militon will be held at 8 o clock on Tuesday evening at the home of her son Louis Milam. The body will be taken to Persinger, Nicholas County, for burial.
May 13 reports that the final rebel son of Tampico has not yet acted. General Gonzalez, a Constitutionalist commander, states that all foreigners have departed from the city according to a received message.
Washington May 12 The West Virginia Wen deyah University ball tem played Catholic University Tuesday. Representatives Sutherland and Avik led the team piloted by those to the field. Vice President Marshal Speaker Clark and Secretary Bryan recalled them. They called at the White House but President Wilson was unavailable due to Charge O Shaughnessy. Minutes show Misses 280 Cora Gusman shopping in the city today.
A group of candidates receives the Golden Rule degree with committees for meeting arrangements reception and dining. The ideal committee on general business includes Warmer Shut tleworth and Sheéta, with a reception committee led by Swarts Arters Nusita and Hatcher among others. A separate table and duties committee features Talkington Small, Blackshire, and others.
A despatch from Admiral Mayo to the navy department reports the constitutionalists are expected to seize Tampico today. The general impression is that this expectation will be realized.
Lewis Watson was sentenced to eight months on the county road and fined $100 plus costs for carrying a plate in a West Pike Street sattoon. The penalty was imposed Tuesday evening by Justice William B. Starchier.
Over 100 citizens in Kenna West Virginia petitioned Congressman Sutherland for the establishment of a first rural route. The effort was promptly referred to the department officials, as ballots were being prepared by relief department employees of the Baltimore and Ohio system to select delegates for the gathering in Cincinnati on June 25.
Women are portrayed as discerning shoppers who value advertisements highly. The piece argues women read ad columns daily and shop carefully, claiming advertising drives newspaper readership and local merchant business.
Fragmentary ad copy boasts the smoothest grass carpet and rugs woven in America with fat color warps. It promises unique design and durability and claims to offer the best quality for the price regardless of cost.
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A bustling discount sale offers glassware including tumblers and dinnerware, aluminum ware, bath room fittings, toilet sets, gas lights, hampers, baskets, and storage canisters. Merchandise spans cabinets, curtains, cleaners, mops, wash rags, pails, and more with many items specially priced to clear the stock downtown in the basement area.
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