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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
14
A fragmented notice announces a change of address with instruction to provide old and new addresses. The item includes garbled lines about sales, weather, and firefighting imagery, reflecting a deteriorated OCR from the 1914 Daily Telegram page.
A mixed discourse urges punctuality, integrity, and truth in daily dealings and public work. It promotes West Virginia road labor for May 28 and 29, suggests substitutes for those unavailable, and calls for widespread participation to lift roads from mud. The Ohio Journal criticizes cosmetic vanity, advising natural beauty and prudent measures over makeup, citing medical opinion.
Commissioner Adamson told the National Fire Protection Association in Chicago that eighty five percent of fires are preventable through ordinary caution. He cited annual national losses near 500 million dollars, with 76 million avoidable and 426 million wasted, driving up living costs and insurance.
A garbled harvest of editorials and notices from Wheeling and surrounding towns discusses public behavior and civic duties. References to Coxey's army, naval heroes, and a two day road building effort in West Virginia appear amid scattered remarks on popularity and patriotism, reflecting wartime era sentiment.
A historical note recounts a woman who pursued education in liberal arts and theology, became a prominent lecturer for women’s rights, and served as a Congregational pastor in South Butler New York before joining the Unitarian ministry. The piece highlights her 1850 Worcester Massachusetts Women’s Rights Convention leadership and ordination milestones.
A snapshot of progress shows more women entering professional fields, politics, and higher education. The text notes numerous women certified as professionals, leadership in civic bodies, and significant numbers in law and academia, reflecting broad advances in gender equality nationwide.
Clarksburg listings show openings and gatherings at Fairmont and Union Park with dates May 20 21 and June 1 10. Activities include a dansant at Waldo hotel led by Della Kappa Club, a Merchants Protective Association banquet, a Wesleyan baseball game at Union Park, and a Robinson Grand showing of The Inside of the White Slave Traffick motion picture running May 21 22 23.
Detectives pursue a complex barber shop murder case with Scotland Yard and Pinkertons involved. Willie Burns, Angelo Bollyn, Piddleham Tihkkits and others are named in a dramatic, partially coherent narration about the alleged crime and confessions.
A jittery page of city life recounts oddball humor at a gathering with references to Orlando, a rich farmer, and a mix of names like Walter and Tiddisiam Tikkits. Reports include a hospital trip for Mrul BL. Butcher, a gas well incident near Alice Gilmer County, and visitors from Lost Creek to Gregg Grocery. Local Revolution Society prepares to fence a cemetery. Zane Buls injured by a wire snag. Rev W H Anderson travels to Walkersville with Leroy Lemley seeking a purchase.
Weston citizens rally to back a new hospital at the old Catholic church property on Court Avenue. Leaders include local capitalists and physicians, citing central location and room for expansion as key advantages. Also noted are political shifts with A Carl Hughes seeking the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney and Perry G Alfred's uncertain bid for county court clerk amid family illness. A Civil War veterans’ delegation travels to Charleston for the state GOP meeting. Baptists host a reception for the new pastor S H White, and a large May meeting at the church draws a record crowd.
The piece argues that advertisers rely on newspaper ads as a reliable guide to trustworthy men. It asserts there is protection in dealing openly, and those who fail to keep promises must be discarded. The emphasis is on honesty in print and the role of the press in verifying integrity.
A dealer touts grass rugs and carpets woven in America with fast color warps. Highlights designs that are new and attractive, claiming the largest stock in the city and a line of Forex Carpets and porch rugs. Emphasizes quality and value across prices.
A local advertiser promotes solid porch shade options Waldo Wood Web and Aerolux No Whip. The copy touts comfort and durability over ordinary wood or bamboo stands and invites customers to view the stock of colors and sizes.
Elegant silk hosiery options highlighted for graduation gifts include Onyx thread Bix Stacking with wide isle tops in Black, Gray, Navy, Purple, and Plat. Prices range from AU 1.00 to 1.60 per pair. Offers include FH ikeyeer's silk hose in staple colors Black White Tan Tango Gold and light Blue Peach.
A fragmented advertisement touts parasols in a mongeries variety of styles and colorings. It promises exclusive designs with eye catching novelties and fine workmanship, highlighting jewel like shapes and charm for a fashionable outdoor shade accessory.
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