Clarksburg Sought as Center for West Virginia Revenue Office
Samuel A. Hays, newly named federal internal revenue collector for West Virginia, urged placing the district’s central office in Clarksburg. The city’s central location and rail access would ease operations. New industries, including a reflector plant and a metal factory, are expected soon, with a pottery firm visiting to consider sites.
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Samuel A. Hays
Internal Revenue
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Court fines and jails shipper for misbilling freight
A Cincinnati factory official received sixty days in jail and a 2500 dollar fine for interstate misbilling of shipments. Judge Hollister called for a crackdown to deter false weights claims, citing inspectors and railroad officials who warned against mishandling charges. A separate fire sale plan follows a Washington disaster at the US Geological Survey, offering nearly 150000 folios, most near perfect despite smoke and water damage.
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United States District Court
Cincinnati
Hollister
Geology Folios Offered At Reduced Prices For Public Use
The Department announces discounted prices on geological folios and 185 numbers detailing U S geology across 175 000 square miles. Applications to the United States Geological Survey in Washington DC and payment by money order or in gold will be processed. Freight rate debate dominates editorial discussion on railroads urging consideration of higher rates to fund equipment and service expansion. A small beetle, Crepidodera rufipes, known as the red legged flea beetle, damages apple and peach trees in West Virginia, especially where vegetation has been cleared.
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United States Geological Survey
Washington
Lane
United States
Bonn
Baltimore News
Interstate Commerce Commission
Randolph
Altimote
Ohio
West Virginia
Watts-Lamberd Co
KoRn
TDD
Feesiale
Anneh
Oeca Oeenpania
Control of Glen Beetle on Orchards Warned
An WVU experimenter advises a two stage treatment to curb the Glen beetle in orchards. Dormant trees should be painted with grease and carbolic acid or similar mixtures, followed by arsenate of lead spray when beetles appear, plus lime in the mixture. Reapply weekly if needed.
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Jonia Farmatty
Mizeral
J. M. Pesire
West Virginia
Bridge and depot project planned for Fairmont area
The plan authorizes a new river branch from Fairmont through Palatine with estimated cost between 1 and 1.5 million dollars. Work on the bridge pending War Department approval could start within thirty days, with depots on the Buckhannon and Northern lines to begin immediately.
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Fairmont
Palatine
Pittsburg
Federal War"Department
Buckhannon
Northern
Veterans encampment picks Moundsville as next meeting site
At Huntington the West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic annual encampment elected officers and set Moundsville as next year’s meeting place. Commanders include John M. Millan of Charleston and T G Hammond of Moundsville with other state leaders. Delegates to the national encampment named Smith Reneinger and Eber D. Morgan among others. Woman’s Relief Corps officers installed with Myrtle Roach of Parkersburg as president and Jefferson Champion of Huntington as senior vice president.
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West Virginia Grand Army of the Republic
Huntington
Moundsville
John M. Millan
Charleston
T. G. Hammond
Charles F. Reed
Wheeling
J. M. Brownfield
Fairmont
J. M. Edgell
Clarksburg
Council of Administraton
A. J. Carter
Ravenswood
Smith Reneinger
Eber D. Morgan
Farmington
C. A. Sattbw
New England
Woman's Relief Corps
Myrtle Roach
Parkersburg
Jeferson Champion
Ada. McLane
May Morgan
Mary D. Harris
Parkersware Officials Named for Charleston and Parkersburg Posts
A list of Parkersware and Charleston figures appoints Leiots Habertinid as Councillor and Roxie Hutson as Instaliation officer with Jennie Dever as Inspector and Martha Clouse as Secretary, all connected to Parkersburg and Huntington press presence. Frances Adams serves as press correspondent from Huntington, with Patroldo and Iday Cox noted as instructors and Mary D. Harris as delegate at large to the national convention.
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Parkersware
Leiots
Roxie Hutson
Charleston
Jennie Dever
Martha’ Clouse
Parkersburg
Misa Frances Adams
Huntington
Patriardo
Iday Cox
Wheeling
Mary D. Harris
Immoral Purpose Arrests Lead to Cash Bonds
Six people including Helen Gilmore Ruth Deshan Ruth Dour Jack Donald Henry Baker and Victor Clair were arrested in a West Main Street building on Thursday for being there for an immoral purpose. Cash bonds of 11.60 were posted. One man was deported for street drunkenness. Mayor Cole presided.
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London
White
Grant
Joseph Washington
West Main Street
Helen Gilmore
Ruth Deshan
Ruth Dour
Jack Donald
Henry Baker
Victor Sy Clair
Witl H. Cole
Republican Victory Sweeps Wheeling Mayors and Council
Former Congressman J H Gainey and Col T Vinson visits Washington D C as William Ross of Bluefield and George W McClintic of Charleston are in the city. H L Kirk Republican wins Wheeling mayoral race by 1021 with Democrats taking the treasurer post. City council 25 Republicans to 19 Democrats.
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Washington, D. C
J. H. Gainew
Tate Commerce Commission
Col. T. Vinson
Huntington
William ©. Ross
Bluefield
George W. McClintic
Charleston
H. L. Kirk
Wheellng
Courcl
Green Death Invention Satisfies Pest Needs
A new patent squirt top product marketed as Green Death promises to eradicate roaches and bed bugs with a single application. Priced at a quarter at reputable drug stores, the item claims effectiveness and broad availability for household pests.
The Merchant Who Doesn’t Advertise
A call urges merchants to advertise in THE TELEGRAM, arguing modern efficiency rewards visibility. It asserts successful stores publicly promote merit and quality, noting readers recall brands and articles when considering daily trade and local shopping options.
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Telegram
Corsets Show in Royal Worcester and Hon Ton Styles
A complete display presents the fewest models of the Royal Worcester and Hon Ton corsets. Styles adapt the figure to slender graceful lines demanded by fashionable gowns. Corsets promise control, fit, and features of perfect workmanship.
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Royal Worcester
Fatiste
Special for Monday 9 am Warp Printed Voile Sale
One of the most desirable sheer summer fabrics shown this season. Beautiful warp printed voiles in many novelty effects with multiple colors and patterns. Regular price 20c yd. Special for Monday 25c yd and 15c yd. See window display.
Lace Scrim Net and Swiss Curtains Sale Ad
Lace Scrim Net and Swiss Curtains at savings from one fourth to one third off regular low prices. Many lots being closed out at about half price. The largest and most complete line in our city to select from.
Grass Porch Rugs and Runners in Stencil 2 Color
The catalog promotes high grade Grass Porch Rugs with tight weave and stencil details in two color options. It lists prices for various sizes such as 8x9 8x10 6x12 and 9x12, with yardage runners available by the foot. The text emphasizes durability and decorative bordered designs in white and other tones.
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Dessen
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