Unclear celebratory note from dated flyer
Fragmentary text expresses congratulations and happiness but lacks concrete names, places, or events. The readable portion centers on joy and celebration without identifying individuals or context.
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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1911
Page
5
Fragmentary text expresses congratulations and happiness but lacks concrete names, places, or events. The readable portion centers on joy and celebration without identifying individuals or context.
A brief note describes parasols of barred linen in colored styles and plain silks and colors with checks. It highlights beauty and variety including plain silks and colored checks, suggesting availability for the coming season.
An advertisement touts “Real Solid” aluminum ware as the best kitchen utensils with no leaks and cast handles. It lists Berlin and other pans and kettles with prices from 10 cents to several dollars, including lipped sauce pans, kettles, double boilers, steam cookers, egg poachers, muffin pans, and more. Prices range from 10c to $6.00, highlighting heavy stock and fine finish.
An ad describes 150 towels on a roll priced at 35 cents, touting extra heavy paper and single use. It argues the cost is cheaper than buying towels and paying laundry bills.
Society notes announce Clarksburg Lodge No 182 B P O Elks will vote on membership applications and hold initiations on May 23 and 25 1911 with a special session on May 25. May 30 features jubileations and vaudeville. All sessions start 7230 p m. Also notices about weddings and Eastern Star social events and Epworth League lawn social with refreshments.
Federal court opened at Philadelphia today with Judge A. G. Dayton presiding. The government seeks retry of Army Lloyd Duff of the city on revenue violation charges after remand by the circuit court.
No Sunday work at Onry West Virginia plant as States Coal & Coke Co orders idling of about 10,000 tie low operations. Management says six days a week are sufficient to work, reducing weekly labor.
An electrical storm yesterday evening disrupted the Interurban line after lightning struck a tree at Reynolds siding, breaking a high tension wire and stopping traffic for a brief period.
Washington May 23 increase in mail service orders affects numerous routes in West Virginia with new schedules starting June 1 1911. Routes listed include Yule to Princeton Hang t Ferguson to Cuzala to Ranger Mud to Log Creek Price to Midkift Havana to Ramage Crosby to Lexemore Dimple to Mayrol Honnle to Gem Fair baths to Flatwood Browning to Sin Kin Sully to co genningston Mitchel to Franklin Mitchell W Va Doe W Va Maysville to Jordan Run Bathe to Hanging Rock Romance to Loop McCloud to Dink to Ivydale Sarton Teets to Glade Farms Lisnenville Trace Fork Trainer to Columbia Sulphur Synge Macksville to Key.
Mrs Hannah Floyd, wife of David Floyd, is dead at her Granttown home. She leaves several children, the youngest of whom is only a few days old.
An 1910 report cites Norris and Offord on wood pulp shortages and tariffs, noting U S timber reserves, regional yields, and the impact on paper mills. It states Canada supplied pulp with no duties, while American duties rose for protectively priced pulp and timber.
In Washington May 23 the Senate neared passage of a resolution admitting Arizona and New Mexico as states. Most discussion centered on denouncing the judiciary recall feature of the Arizona constitution in Congress, as closing hours of debate stretched toward adjournment.
An evangelist identified as TA Bjorr from Chicazo is scheduled to speak tonight on the front steps of the Salvation Army at 406 West Pike Street in Haz. The event, described as an open air mass, is promoted as a fine opportunity to hear a capable speaker.
Marriage licenses issued to John Hogan and Rebecca Thompson. Other names appear garbled. details unclear due to OCR.
Charleston May 23 The printing contract for seven volumes of the West Virginia reports has been awarded by Attorney General Conley to the NewsMall Company of Charleston for seven thousand two hundred ninety dollars.
Baltimore and Ohio trains were delayed last night about four hours due to a freight car derailment at Kinton's tunnel twenty miles east of Parkersburg. The incident disrupted service on the line into the early morning.
Two circuses, Forcpough-Sells Brothers and Sun Brothers, are set to exhibit in Grafton on June 28 unless one yields to the other. Attorney Charles W. Moore returns home from Charleston after attending to legal business.
Bluefield West Virginia May 23 John Smith a coal miner met his death on a bridge near Coeburn Virginia While aboard a passenger train moving about twenty miles per hour he demonstrated gripping handrails and swinging down until his feet touched the ground He failed to notice the bridge and his body struck an abutment instantly killing him
Indigestion and stomach heaviness claimed to be cured by MI-ONA tablets taken after meals. A testimonial from Mrs Klumppe of Lowell, Michigan credits rapid relief and full recovery after four tablets. Sold by Wells & Haymaker Co and others at 50 cents a box with free trial offers.
Valued at 5000 dollars, Plaseman, a racehorse owned by J. S. Fleming, died. The animal had a best record of 2:16 1 4 and was described as a fast pacer. The notice mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. Mimokson and a Lane Low address in the vintage note context.
Miss Kennedy announces associations in managing the school with Miss Mary Alice Bradford registrar of Mt Holyoke College and Lake Eric Colles, teachers of mathematics. Miss Margaret Monmd added to the teaching staff with drawing and modelling training. She plans courses in primary teaching and geography at Columbia University this summer. A fourth year draw to the preparatory school and work in religion, literature, ark history and other subjects will be offered next year.
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