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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1911
Page
4
The article discusses eye strain and the need to conserve vision as a national resource, urging public education on proper eye use and clearer prints. It also covers Coffman’s primary election bill, urging careful consideration of provisions while prioritizing the bill’s main purpose and compromise.
The text discusses a drought across Maryland Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina with crop failure warnings. Farmers and truckers face serious losses as dry soil and premature leafing affect berries and other early vegetation. Weather forecasters cite west to east storm delays and persistent high pressure as delaying rain.
The article recalls a Civil War era inventor, Mr. Hanger, who developed an artificial limb and built a large establishment with a government contract to supply soldiers. It notes his travel via Arkansas to Philadelphia for commemorations and Confederate Memorial Day events at Shepherdstown with leaders from Virginia and Alabama slated to speak, followed by battlefield tours of Antietam.
A report cites Carl von Kiinckenstroem and two Munich scholars quoting a manuscript from William Bourne about 1576 claiming Diggen used a telescope decades before Galileo. It mentions a lost 1574 work Geometric Practise named Pantometris with lens descriptions. Also noted is Berlin’s municipal effort to draft employer maid relations agreements covering wages board hours references vacations and state insurance.
Today's games include Chicago at St Louis Philadelphia at New York Cincinnati at Pittsburg Brooklyn at Boston. Sunday's schedule has Pittsburg at Cincinnati. Yesterday's results show Boston 7 Brooklyn 2 New York 5 Philadelphia 3 Pittsburg 4 Cincinnati 3 Chicago St Louis none scheduled.
St. Louis at Detroit and Boston at Washington and Cleveland at Chicago were listed with results showing no games played yesterday. Pot totals include 763 581 520 421 353 and 224 across BIS figures.
An advertisement extols Parisian Sage as the best hair product for children and adults, claiming it clears the scalp, improves hair health, and provides a non streaky color. It promises money back if customers are unsatisfied and cites brand names Wella & Haymaker Co and druggists nationwide.
The article extols the care of china and cut glass, highlighting dirt and grease as enemies of brilliancy. It recommends Hewitt Easy Task Soap for loosening dirt without scratching, costing five cents and keeping items sparking.
An 18th century advertisement promotes women garment wear, listing multiple styles of Lawn Dressing Sacques in white and light colors. Prices range from 50 cents to 4.50 dollars, with options including torchen lace edging, kimono styles, and variations in necklines and sleeves. Additional garments include Negligees Wrappers Kimonos and similar morning gowns.
Alk. Thorn & Co. presents coal lands with known quality deposits and favorable mining and marketing conditions. The properties offer adequate transportation and essential characteristics for sound value, forming a strong foundation for development and investment.
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