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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1913
Page
4
An amid scattered editorial medley in the West Virginia Palmsalon notes recalls and charters, arguing against a public code and the dangers of shared towels. It warns germs can spread eye infections and calls for abolishing the common towel in every home.
The piece discusses how home commerce sustains communities and how mail order houses target local populations during peak buying seasons. It notes the impact of catalogs and advertising on consumers in smaller towns and the tension between patriotism and national shopping trends.
The piece lauds honest merchants opposing mail order hype, praising Inspector Henry for fairness and courage in mine safety. It notes his experience, impartial stance, and protection of miners, while condemning reckless operators. It also cites the Good Roads movement gaining momentum in Southern West Virginia and the need for practical road improvements through determined study and civic effort.
A strong call emphasizes persistent effort to fix faults and build better roads. It argues knowledge and wisdom follow action, urging unwavering zeal to pursue a highway that is both useful and not merely decorative or profitable.
A compilation of editorials and quotes across several West Virginia newspapers. It notes editorial stances on law enforcement, politics, Sunday sports, suburban townships, and criticisms of delay in legislation. Includes remarks on Roosevelt, Parkersburg papers, and editors like Stuart B. Teed.
Fragmentary editorial from the Mountain Keno criticizing civil service practices. The piece argues that patronage and petty advantage corrupt the system when officials are replaced for party service rather than merit.
Governor Hafield may be pleased by wide support across southern West Virginia and beyond for a better roads drive. The Mérard-Diapatch argues for unified press action among West Virginia papers in a nonpartisan coalition.
INDUSTRI surveyed temawana INDUSTRIAL Sept 5 Harry Crummitt is filing relatives on Weston Sunday The Union Heights church herd Mun plonie near Bridgeport Sunday Well filed baskets were taken and an enjoyable time was spent Mrs Bessie Rymer and daughter Helen of Fairmont visiting Mrs Rymer's mother Mrs Carle Deem William Remings who had typhoid fever at his home is doing nicely JW Holart will go to Parkersburg next week on business Mise Pearl Deem who had been visiting her sister Mrs W E Rymer of Fairmont for the last two weeks returned home Sunday Miss Deem won first prize in a running contest of a gold bracelet at the Labor Day clinic field at Laop Park.
The elevator man at the Goff building is wearing a smile after a stork visit. A bouncing baby Toy arrives, and mother and baby are reported to be doing well.
Private David J. Taxacher has been in the local recruiting office for two months and now has been called to Columbus barracks in Ohio. He traveled to Columbus on Tuesday morning. An advertisement for Hull’s Catarrh Cure and Good Old Times looms amid the clipping.
A fragment from a Daily Telegram editorial extols newspaper advertising as a friend in need. It urges readers to read the advertising pages to see how merchants anticipate needs and plan while people play, presenting ads as a powerful personal service.
New kimonos on display offer $1.00 for Beau tiful kimonos and $1.89 for Fancy Crepe and Pianutelette styles. Unusual values are available at these prices. A complete line of sizes and a very large color assortment accompany the display.
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