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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1916
Page
4
An old style classifieds page lists rates for insertion and publication dates. It includes terms for weekly, Sunday, and monthly appearances, with notes on signatures and ad content. scattered misspellings and partial words suggest a mid translation or OCR artifact from a Central West publication.
A May 24, 1916 item discusses the 1916 Republican platform and campaign strategy. It cites Montesorium and cites Tom Carter and Montana figures opposing a $48,000,000 pork barrel while noting criticisms by Tilman Smoot and Taggart. The piece critiques legislative courage and party leadership amid ongoing election maneuvers.
The Pittsburg report notes large shell steel contracts totaling about 600000 tons with prices near 3.8 to 4 cents per pound. England, France, and Italy drive demand, while current mobilization exceeds these figures. Amid this, William Hite of Cabell County emerges as a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate, intensifying campaign activity across West Virginia and prompting scrutiny of past statements and party support.
The candidate, facing varied support, asserts personal strength and credibility despite contrasting endorsements. Observers note uncertainty in voter perception as alliances shift and critics press for clearer platform details.
A garbled excerpt describes a dramatic scene with a wedding, a rigged machine, and a mysterious box. Vague names and lines hint at intrigue, distraction, and a late revelation as characters react to a disclosed ticket and extraction. The broken text suggests a sensational, romance powered snippet from a crime flavored narrative in a 20th century style.
Reports from Fairmont Huntington Morgantown and Parkersburg cover wage increases at Owen Hurline’s plant and Monongalia County coal activity. A West Virginia Coal Mint meeting in Parkersburg features speakers from multiple states. An auto accident near Dankaioint injures William Jeh. Church and civic notes include church growth and a national guard officer training at Parkersburg. A Wheeling factory unveiling is marked by a large parade and industrial involvement resembles a public show.
An advertisement touts Musterole as relief for neuralgia sore throat and cramps. It claims fast pain relief for neck head and back aches and warns buyers to avoid imitations while noting price 25 cents and a larger hospital size for 2.50. The copy cites doctors and nurses endorsing its uses and mentions Ohio.
Agerhenn will join in place of Tadlana following a recent Wirned ay Minctnmat event. Officials indicate the change reflects organizational restructuring and aims to stabilize leadership.
Major General Henry Keary commands a British force meeting General Sir George Gorringe's troops below Kit-el-Amman as a relief body advances up the right bank of the Tisha. A band of Russian cavalry has recently joined the British forces.
Thirteen husky athletes from the Molbodtet School joined a squad led by Shumaker for a dual meet in Morgantown West Virginia. The afternoon competition could proceed if weather conditions improve.
An advertisement touts Prima Cura as a powerful antiseptic household remedy for catarrh rheumatism and eruptions. It claims rapid relief and invites testimonials, noting distribution through West Virginia and Parkersburg offices with a request for coins or stamps.
Bankruptcy proceedings list estates and trustees with sale dates. The notice names Morrison County and West Virginia locations, with May 1918 auction terms and a sale at the Morrison County court, listing assets and bidders. It specifies creditors and legal filings and identifies trustees Latin Al Jomneon and Steptor A Johnson.
The Rev. Charly B. Mitchell of Christ Episcopal Church lauds the YWCA and its service in a sermon. He urges action to aid the needy, condemning materialism and stressing Christ’s call to lift the tired, hungry, and oppressed through church and community effort.
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