Change of Address and Road Work Pledges Push West Virginia Movement
Published in May 1914, a local notice urges punctuality and integrity in business and public life. It details a statewide effort to improve roads, urging able bodied West Virginians to contribute labor or cash, and explains substitutes for those unable to work. It emphasizes patriotism, urging broad participation in what is called the Good Roads movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AD. Williams
State Roadingl
Meer
West Arginia
Kent Road
West
Katawha
Charleston
Beauty deception and the dangers of cosmetics in print
A 19th century tone critiques women using paint and powder to enhance appearance. The Ohio State Journal cites a Columbus paper opposing cosmetics, calling rouge and makeup a grotesque travesty, urging natural look and warning of social and medical risks. The piece mocks cosmetic trends and contrasts them with male preferences and moral judgments.
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OK State Journal
Jason
Columbus
Journal of the American Medical Association
Cole
Fires in US Costly Yet Preventable Says Adamson
New York Evening Sun cites Commissioner Adamson at a Chicago fire protection meeting. He argues 85 percent of U S fires are preventable with ordinary caution, estimating total annual fire costs at 500 million dollars, with 425 million unnecessary losses.
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United States
Herawith
New York Evening Sun
Adameon
National Fire Protection ‘Acaderation
Chicago
Adamson
Europe
Alex
Editorial Snippets Echo Wartime Mood Across Papers
A collage of brief editorials from Wheeling News, Wheeling Register, Parkersburg State Journal, and Charleston Mail reflect public sentiment on editors’ delay, naval honors, and a West Virginia two day road building volunteer effort. Mentions Vera Cruz veteran Henry Nickerson and county planning for a concerted reconstruction push.
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Virginia
Henry Nickerson
Utah
Brooklyn Naval Nowphal
Vera Cruz
Wheeling
Whiteling
Coming Events in Clarksburg
Clarksburg events list includes May 2 baseball fairmount vs clarksburg at Union Park. May 1 dansant by Deltas Kappa Club at Waldo Hotel. June 10 banquet by Merchants Protective Association at Waldo Hotel. June 11 baseball Ohio Wesleyan versus West Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park. May 21 22 28 shows The Inside of the White Slave Trame at Robinson Grand theater.
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Fairmont
Clarksving
Union Park
Dansant
Deltas Kappa Club
Waldo Hotel
Merchants’ “Protective Annociation
Ohio Wesleyan
West Virginia Wesleyan
Union’ Park
Prlay
Motion Pictures
Robinson Grand Theater
The Great Detective Fails To Unmask Tiddieham Tikkits
In a playful nutty caper, Scotland Yard and Pinkertons chase the barber murderer Tiddieham Tikkits. The famed detective flubs the case while riffing jokes and denying patronizing any shop. Tikkits disputes the accusations and scorns detectives.
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Baraor
Tikkits
Pioneering Educator and Suffrage Advocate in 19th Century America
Ab Yeary? a 19th century figure pursued collegiate education at Oberlin College after attending the Collegiate Institute. She graduated in the library and theological schools, faced barriers to preaching, and became a leading advocate for women’s rights. She helped organize early women’s rights efforts and served in Congregational and later Unitarian ministry while promoting suffrage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin College
America
Worcenter
Maze
Akalhat
Women Rise in Leadership and Education Across Cities
A survey notes half a century ago men held most top roles while today many cities have women mayors and department heads. Women comprise judges, college faculty, and students with thousands of professors and learners in U S universities, colleges, and technical schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protess
Beye Wanen
United States Supreme Court
United States
Weston Hospital talks up Gothic church plan
Weston May 20 The Weston Gley Hospital Company revived plans to buy the old Gothic church on Court avenue and convert it for hospital use. Leaders from Weston’s business, medical, and financial circles back the project citing central location and potential for expansion. Also noted were political shifts with A Karl Hughes seeking the Republican nomination for prosecuting attorney and Perry G Alfred’s possible Democratic bid for county court clerk.
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Court Avenue
Wentor
A. \arl Hughes
Perry G. Alfred
Alfred
Publc
Harl Harris
Inesmudt
Weston
Moundevillé
Givinar
Anderson
Uriah
F. M. Ruxroad
Levi Kelley
Joseph Josh
J. M. Corett
Benton Queen
Alexander Brown
John Kearns
Charleston
George
I. Fe, White
Uptint
White
Broad Rumeforet
Thomas Payton
Clarksburg
Tirs
Patton
Matthew M.ilarriwon
Martha Harnes
Ming Rita
Nero
Playing Square in Newspaper Advertising Pledge
An editorial stresses that advertisers who place ads in the newspaper owe the public honesty and faith. It argues print ads reveal promises openly and those who fail to keep them should be discarded, as advertising serves as a reliable gauge of trustworthy men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watts-Lam‘berd Company
Fast Colors In Waite Grass Porch Rugs
Grass porch rugs and carpets praised for smooth weave and fast color warps. Stores offer the largest stock in the city with Crex carpets and porch rugs, featuring new designs and affordable prices. Active promotion of value and variety for yard purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waite
America
There Is Solid Comfort in a Porch Shade Ad
An advertisement promotes Waldo Wood Web and Aerolux no whip porch shades as superior options for porches. The dealer claims ample stock in multiple sizes and urges customers to view the advantages over wood slat or bamboo shades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharket
Barsone
Uis
Fine Silk Hosiery For Graduating Gifts
The finest grades of dependable Elk Stockings offered as desirable graduating gifts. Onyx pure thread stock, Lisle garter effects in numerous colors, priced at 1.00 and 1.80 per pair. Kayser's Italian Silk Hose available in staple colors and shade varieties with multiple color options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayerr
Exclusive New Parasols Display With Varied Styles
New parasols on display feature a wide variety of styles and colorings. Prices range from 1.98 to 12.90 with bright color combos and fashionable shapes.
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Grafton’ Sentinel
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Wheeling Register
Cincinnati
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William Fallen
Churchville
Arig
Alice
Gilmer County
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Lomt Creek
W. R. Smith
Grogs Grocery Company
Old Elk Cemetery
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W.F. Anderson
Mluckeville
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Walkerayilie
Leroy Lemisy
Mitte Kenawha
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Martin T. Menton
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Empire Building Fire & Life Insurance
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Acminster
Pasminster
Brussels
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Lamberd
New York
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Terman
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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