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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1916
Page
6
Frantic sale notice promotes Baker's Grand Big Easter event Friday morning April 14 at 8:30 sharp. Local shoppers urged to arrive early for door specials and limited items. Historic ad tone suggests a community sale with promotional emphasis.
The Rev A V Bryan returned home to Wooster after filling the Presbyterian pulpit in Buckhannon during the vacancy left by Rev G W Pollock. He made many friends there and his departure was regretted by the community. Typhoid Fatal to Infant in South Buckhannon. The infant son of Mr and Mrs J S Cammer died Saturday night from typhoid fever. This follows the deaths of another two weeks and affects five of their children, while three others remain in danger. Officials suspect the fever spread from the premises well water.
Weston notices report school returns and vacations. Miss Nellie McWhorter resumes college in Philadelphia. Judge J C McWhorter at bedside of brother L D McWhorter recovering after surgery in St Joseph hospital. Yakex position filled by Charles Byrne as bookkeeper in Buckhannon Hall. Frank Bartlett vacationing from Wenonah Military Academy. Virginia Cooper returns home from Baltimore with Mike Jullauth. Clell Hardman, Weston pharmacist, takes position at Talbott drug store. Fusite Vandervort and John Ackles visit family. Percy Sharps leaves for Scottdale Pa.. Mrs K L Hosking visits brother C H Barnes. Eugenia Young returns to Goucher College. Ed M Babe hired as foreman at Delta office. J B Staggers moves to Beverly Bank. Dr W E Stathers J B Hilleary and H Roy Waugh attend state executive committee meeting at Parkersburg. N Gillispie moves to Copen. Stine Halterman and wife visiting town as railway clerk transfers. G W Reabler and wife return from Florida.
Washington April report notes William G. Grae editor of the Bente Journal offered his services to the United States Marine Corps. Major General Barnett accepts the proffered duty describing Grae as trained for either sea or land operations and ready to be called to colors if needed. Radium valued at nearly ten thousand dollars is mentioned in passing as a separate item.
Abbie Farr and others from Salem attend Tom Thumb wedding at the Methodist church under Miss Montfort's direction to aid the Exacten Aid. G. O. O. Club hosts a Monday gathering with numerous local names. reports include travels, hospital moves, and a Leap Year party hosted by Dollie Farr with several attendees.
A Yarm paper outlines USDA rules for popping corn to maximize crispness and minimize old maids. It advises a hot ready fire, loading one kernel depth, slow heating, and keeping chaff away to avoid burnt taste. One pint of unpopped corn yields about fifteen to twenty pints of popped corn under these guidelines.
Dr Charles B Davenport at Spring Harbor analyzes runaways from 100 families to explain adolescent nomadism as an inherited instinct. He links roaming to both sexes and notes some women show traits like beards. the reviewer calls it a biologically rooted restlessness vs home life.
An executor informs all creditors of the estate of Frank Tens to present their claims within the required period. The notice specifies the undersigned executor will administer the estate and collect debts, with payment details to be provided at the stated address in the City.
April 8 Minneapolis tale of Dr J C Dart’s fishing demonstration ends in bet with M R Nyman. Nyman, who mocked tarpon legends, wears a helmet and line as the doctor reels, nearly tiring the swimmer before victory falters and the bet remains unsettled.
Oakland resident JB A Nygren has lived alone since 1899 in a Moorish style four story fortress at 1763 Brookdale Avenue. The ex-soldier claims no woman has ever entered his home and admits he plans to sell as it is too costly for a bachelor. He spends evenings in a turret writing a book called The Millennium envisioning a militarized society and a two hour work day.
Venezuela recorded imports totaling 3,987,457 dollars for 1914, reflecting trade activity during the period. The figure highlights the scale of foreign goods entering the country and the level of economic engagement in that year.
The Hair Dressers' Guild in London announces price increases after April 15. Shaves will rise from four to five souis and barbering from eight to ten souis. Officials cite labor scarcity and higher material costs as reasons for the change.
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