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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1914
Page
4
A reflective note urges lasting impact through kindness love and mercy on all you meet year by year ensuring you are never forgotten as MAS ANNE ROYALL signs the message.
Senator Smoot and colleagues warn that the new tariff harms U S business as April exports fall from 199 million to 102 million dollars. Imports rise by 26 million, producing a monthly trade deficit near 63 million and millions in lost American labor due to foreign-made goods.
Senator Smith warned that reduced export of manufactured goods over the last six months costs labor billions annually. He noted raw material shortages and rising monthly wage losses of up to 100,000 while exports dropped by 41.1 billion, stifling production and risking factory idle periods and overall prosperity.
A Parkerburg Sentinel critique of Senator Nathan Goff’s against the Panama canal tolls bill focuses on a lengthy printed speech and a tribute to the flag. The piece avoids Goff’s core points while lampooning President Wilson’s Mexican policy and Mexico policy remarks. Warm weather is the Telegram’s only claim.
A compilation of editorial snippets from Huntington Herald-Dispatch Parkersburg Dispatch News Bluefield Telegraph and others discussing party platforms woman suffrage and prohibition. Mentions Senator Chilton and editor J Slidell Brown taking charge at Randolph Enterprise and past editor roles in Kingwood Argus.
Upcoming local happenings listed for Clarksburg include a May 27 last day exercises for the class of 1914 at Central school, a May 25 Owls dance on Second Street, and baseball games on May 30 and May 31 at Union Park. An event on June 4 features Mrs Bump stud Light at Robinson Grand theater, with a June 20 banquet for the Merchants Protective Association at Waldo hotel and a June 11 baseball game Irae Ohio Wesleyan vs Went Virginia Wesleyan at Union Park.
In a domestic clash Logansport plans to return a paste ring for a real diamond after a quarrel over engagement. He dashes to the jeweler, pays $1450 to match the dream ring, then races back to Lisandra and pleads for forgiveness as they reconcile and live happily ever after.
Syllabuses of several decided cases list rulings from the AtAlo Suprema court. Included are Hall et al vs the Philadelphia Company Harrison county reversed and new trial issues concerning assumpsit damages and breach of contract. Also noted are state cases on clerical error in judgments jury instructions murder indictments and lease description inconsistencies.
The court reversed and remanded in a Pleasants county case involving land rights and oil exploration. It held that a grant recital promising support does not alone create a lien on the land. Nonresident defendants served only by publication were treated as lacking proper service, limiting relief to general forms if consistent with the prayer.
An advertisement touts Rheumatiow as a fast acting remedy that targets the disease cause and expels poisons through kidneys bowels liver and skin. Prof C J Budlong of Sound View Conn reports cure after using Rheuma one bottle sold by Wells Haymaker Co at 50 cents.
A notice invites readers to write to Wheer Lanatorium at 17 Garfield Place Cincinnati Ohio for information on the medical treatment of all forms of termed growths especially cancer. The publication is established 25 years and endorses a 98 page book.
An early advertising note warns shopkeepers not to substitute inferior items for advertised goods. It urges keeping to the manufacturers’ products and resisting customer pressure for cheaper alternatives, arguing readers will demand genuine advertised merchandise.
Ads tout cream tailored suits priced at five dollars regular twenty to thirty with a few sixteen left of 1913 models in cream serge warranting alterations. High grade cream suits draw buyers as practical fashion value.
The ad touts fast color warp grass porch rugs and grape carpet ruga woven in America. It promises the smoothest piece and highlights a large stock of grass rugs by the yard, plus Crex carpets and porch rugs.
An unusual batch of new summer hats labeled at five dollars uses surplus materials from a busy season. Designer Miss Clark has transformed leftover shapes and trims into French Milan hemp and other high grade straw hats, finished with fine feathers ribbons and laces. Other new mid summer models range from eight to twelve dollars.
Local service invites customers to bring or call with window and porch awning sizes. Free estimates provided, with unitahed details promised. Clients can expect quick responses and guidance on choosing suitable materials and colors.
Porch Shades advertises as headquarters for a complete line of porch shades. It lists brands Waldo Wood Web Aerolux Sa Whip and offers to provide prices for porch shade installations.
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