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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1914
Page
4
Fragmented OCR text from Lewinsville area paper lists post office, Clarksburl, and telegraph and telephone references with unclear names and events. No coherent event or date is readable. likely a local notice or ad fragment.
The passage argues that if British efforts to curb militant suffragists at home were half as effective in influencing U S policy on domestic matters, the outrages could have been suppressed long ago. It notes British militants’ fearlessness was not yet evident to Washington.
In April the balance of trade shows over ten million dollars against the United States, while last year it favored the U S by more than fifty three million. A misquoted Lincoln quotation on tariffs prompts a warning that reduced domestic production could lead to a shortage of money to buy foreign goods.
A critical reminiscence of a superior citizen who despised foreign trade, American goods, and Republican power plays. He opposed pensions, feared imperialism, and attacked leaders like Grant and McKinley while praising Taft later. The piece portrays a shifting stance amid party upheaval and public memory.
A garbled reminiscence hints at an aspiring figure named Evan Pregidhot Writon and a commendation of a mentor figure Tuck. The text reflects admiration for a devoted individual on a notable day, with placeholders suggesting a larger, now-mangled obituary style tribute.
The West Virginia State Convention met in Charleston on a Wednesday last week drawing over 800 delegates. It ratified the national committee action, endorsed Huntington platform pledges, backed a statewide primary law, praised Governor Hatfield, condemned Wilson administration policies, and backed constitutional amendments by voter approval. The event unified Republicans and reinvigorated party energy ahead of November.
Twenty six members attended the morning convention day session in Charleston on May 20. Joseph H. McDarmott of Monongalia to replace Dr D H Courtney. Col Fred Paul Groscup of Kanawha to replace J W Dawnon. Kanawha Republicans urged unity as they service the party through campaigns. The committee adopted a resolution to nominate a congressman at large if only one candidate files by June.
Delegates at the convention discussed nominating the Congressman-at-Large, with primary elections possible if opposition arises. Many delegates stayed to mingle with state officials and discuss political issues, amid Republican enthusiasm after Wednesday’s gathering.
A collage of brief items from several West Virginia papers quotes political chatter about Howard Boutherlani on the Republican ticket, Villa and Huerta rumors, a remark on Sweden emigration, and roads work ideas. It riffs on local press style with fragmented notes and satirical asides.
A local events list for Clarksburg shows May 21 to May 31 activities including a high school reception and activities, dances at Gale Hall, baseball games Fairmont vs Clarksburg and Conpeltine vs Clarksburg, a Robinson Grand theater show Mrs Bumpstad Light, a Merchants Protective Association banquet, and a film program The Inside of the White Slave Traffic at Robsson Grand theater. Major dates include May 26 27 28 30 31 and June 4 10.
A chaotic street scene unfolds as a tall man and a blonde woman stare and argue about a comical hat. A bystander remarks on the hat’s eight inch high crown while a young man, blushing, tries to recover his shirt and belt after an awkward moment. Local dialogue reflects teasing and confusion.
A Brooklyn mother reports her nine year old daughter Louize, once delicate and anemic, improved within two weeks after starting Vinci. She credits better appetite and vitality, and endorses Vinci as a blood maker and body builder. Stone and Mercer guarantee satisfaction or money back.
Philadelphia December 5 1013 a woman describes a facial eruption that grew and oozed burning and spreading. After trying various remedies she used Resinol Soap and Ointment and reports complete clearance in about two weeks. She endorses the product and notes physicians prescribe it.
The notice highlights evolving styles and lighter attire as the new fashion, urging readers to follow the latest menswear and advertising trends. It emphasizes the role of stores and merchandising in informing the public about current styles and marketing efforts.
The advertisement touts fast color warp grass and porch rugs with a claim of the smoothest grave carpet in America. It promises a large stock of grass rugs and carpets by the yard, plus Crex carpets and porch rugs.
In Central West Virginia the May Sele program offers money saving values on carpets rugs and curtains. Consumers are urged to compare prices as the store claims the largest stock of high grade carpets and curtains in Clarksburg and backs all statements with goods.
Local ad offers porch and window awnings with free estimates. Provide sizes by phone or mail for prompt quotes and installation details.
Porch shades and porch latuf offered by Waldo Wood and Acrolux No Whip advertise a range of porch products. The ad promotes complete porch equipment and pricing, highlighting fast makes and a variety of porch coverings.
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