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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1912
Page
8
An argument for financing road building through bonds rather than annual taxes. It compares pay as you go to bond borrowing, noting faster completion, reduced debt risk, and quicker public benefits. The piece emphasizes credit’s role in national wealth, cites historical debt use, and argues bond funding can lower long term costs while spreading burdens.
Clarence P. Stout is reported to be present in Mason County, coming from Den Lawand. The note places him within the local jurisdiction and identifies the origin as Den Lawand in Mason County.
Hon Joby Young county judge of Dallas County Texas writes on June 21 urging tax policy for road building. He notes property values rose and tax rates fell from 8 to 6.2 cents in 1903 to 1910, while bonds totaling 1,600,009 are issued. The piece weighs pay as you go versus bonds, urging fastest, least burdensome plan for taxpayers. Arthur W Sheets arrives from Last Creek on business.
Fragmented OCR lists assorted plumes, plumes and plumage products with prices from 1.50 to 41, mentioning terms like big type advertisement and exhibit samples. The garbled text references plumes, feathers, various colors, and a sale house BTOMN with a wide price range and large lots.
A cryptic note discusses competition and scale, contrasting larger efforts with smaller ones. The fragment mentions torture, distribution, and real competition, hinting at a broader conflict or debate without clear names or events.
Notices announce that Robert Shuttleworth and J T Boggess, both of Clarksburg West Virginia, will on June 7 and June 14 1912 respectively apply to the Harrison County Circuit Court for state licenses to carry revolvers. Shuttleworth is a special policeman for the Fairmont and Clarksburg Traction Company, appointed by the Governor under Code provisions.
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