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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1915
Page
13
Real estate notices describe Stealey Heights eight room property with water well and halt amenities on a 40 by 120 foot lot priced at 1 7590 on terms. Also Union Heights offers a four room cottage on 409 by 130 feet with a 40 by 220 foot lot and utilities, priced 750.
Garrison resigns as trap drummer and will devote time to ten other business interests. Herbert Peace, formerly with the air Fields minstrel show, will join the orchestra to fill the vacancy. Daily Clarksburg notes fewer wearisome days as routines shift in the musical scene. Doan's Kidney Pills are praised by Mrs Ada Rankin of 209 Church Street for relief from back pain and kidney trouble, with Wells & Harmaker selling the remedy locally.
Bad weather halts most planned road day activities proclaimed by Governor Hatfield. Activists hope clearing conditions will allow work tomorrow with some sites delaying to a later DS0 day if steamship coach permits.
Mir and Mrs Leo L Snodgrass announce the birth of their eight pound son born Thursday morning at a local hospital. The baby Teo Jr. is described as a real bouncer and the image of his father. Mother and child are reported in good condition as friends extend congratulations.
An office man may purchase the best lot in Colonial Heights for £250 per year and use it for his home and dinner. The property measures 40 by 100 feet.
Clarkshore officials push for an automobile patrol wagon to speed prisoner transport and reduce street incidents involving intoxicated individuals. Mayor G Gordom and Chief HL Brooks advocate the purchase as a safety and efficiency measure, likely to be discussed at the next city council meeting.
Russian reports describe limited gains in the Lorette hills and successful prodding near Ablsin 2 night while repelling enemy attempts. Duels across the Meuse and Moselle intensified as French attacks near Ailly failed. Russian forces claim successes north of Hodubis with prisoners and machine guns captured.
An excerpt contemplates the expectant mother and destiny as she ponders why many women feel a deep fate about childbirth. The piece reflects on future implications and personal understanding within a maternal context.
London May 26 A British casualty list issued today lists 170 officers and 1 400 men. Nine hundred casualties in Australian ranks at Gallipoli are reported, along with naval losses of 160 in the area. The wounded list is headed by General Sir William Birdwood, commander in chief in the Dardanelles.
Berlin dispatch reports Austrian field headquarters behind the San River ready for a stand and awaiting a major clash. Teutonic allies have secured footholds on the Russian side and Przemysl’s ring tightens while Czernowitz notes ongoing fighting with heavy shrapnel against German and Austrian lines.
Cottage prayer gatherings are planned from 9 30 to 10 00 Friday morning in multiple wards and districts. Leaders include Mrs Fleming Mrs Thomas P McEwen Mrs Par ker and others at addresses such as East Main Street Ben Street Monticello Avenue Carr Avenue and Clay Street. The Stealey Heights group joins at 299 Fair Avenue with Rev A W Morrison leading.
A banquet and dance will be held in the recreation rooms of Burg this evening honoring Miss Florence Jackson’s guest, Miss Katherine Burns of Parkersburg. The event accompanies a compliment to graduate nurses of 1915 from St Mary’s hospital. The notice also reports the marriage of George A Laughlin and Miss Virginia M Michael at the bride’s parents home with Rev A S Wolfe presiding. Mr and Mrs Laughlin plan to reside at Wilsonbar. Ernest Hutton of Warland Kentucky visits. William Horner, a merchant, is a city visitor. Jacob Fittro is in town from Ratylk.
The article quotes former law secretary Garrison defending military readiness as essential to national self-preservation and dignity. It argues isolation alone does not guarantee safety, notes interconnection of nations, and emphasizes necessary defense spending as part of government duties. It also cites Oscar Straus on war’s curses and the danger of forceful settlements.
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