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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1916

Page

9

Hobson and Bankhead Face Off in New Ninth District Fight

Alm April 15 The newer tenth district will host bitter political data as Captain Richmond P. Hobson and Wil Lam Bankhead son of U S Senator John H Bankhead contend for the seat Both are noted orators with Hobson allied to national anti prohibition forces and Bankhead leveraging dynasty ties in a district reshaped under a controversial redraw The feud between the Hobson and Bankhead families has grown since the elder Bankhead rose to the Senate and influenced the district’s creation drawing accusations of manipulation and factional strife

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Mind Test For Babies Planned In Seattle

Seattle doctors announce a baby mental capacity study during Baby Week at the University of Washington. Dr. Stevenson Smith of the psychology department says tests focus on capabilities and areas of strength, not simply overall intelligence, with free clinic referrals if needed.

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Hawkweed Invades Southern Pastures Threatening Ranges

A weed known as hawkweed is spreading from Virginia into western North Carolina and West Virginia, threatening pastures. It forms dense mats, spreads by runners and seeds, stunts grazing land, and requires careful control including digging patches, mowing, and crop rotation to prevent takeover.

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War-Torn Supply Impacts Leather Quality and Farm Practice

A late 19th century agricultural note discusses wartime disruptions to chestnut and cap supplies from France and Turkey, pressuring farmers to adapt with hawk weed control and soil improvement. It outlines proposed seedings, manures, and chemical options, weighing feasibility and risks to livestock and costs.

Bandits Kill English Subject in Mexico City Episode

New York April 1. Woman recounts attack by Zapata bandits on January 4 when her husband, a British subject and former mining superintendent at Zacualpan, was killed. She and three children fled from Mexico City to Zachinipan as bandits looted homes and advanced through the settlement, causing terror and destruction. Her husband had studied in London and Bangor, and the family faced starvation before escaping.

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Ducks bring in the gold to this Oklahoma ranch

A bizarre tale from Okla details Bryson and neighbors discovering ducks with gold dust in their stomachs on a ranch run by Wucke. The hunter killed several ducks after finding gold fragments, claiming the birds ingested dust from a mine run by locals. The case centers on the oil ranch dispute and alleged gold production.

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Portugal's Role in European War Highlighted in Turbulent Report

A long, disjointed article discusses Portugal's involvement in World War I, noting Lusitania provinces and colonial reach. It cites President or ministerial commentary on strategic aims, rural development plans, and the impact on farmers, with references to ducks, crops, and naval incidents alongside broad European alliances and territorial cautions.

Farm turmoil and crop planting span across the nation

A stark account of violence interrupts a report on crop planting as farmers in the south and north move fields forward. The narrative recalls a brutal encounter with bandits and a frightened family, underscoring the era's peril alongside the seasonal agricultural bulletin. The Weather and Crop Bulletin notes northward advance of corn and potatoes, with cotton planting starting in southern Texas and Georgia as April progresses.

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Grand Jury Indicts Mail Order Quacks In Chicago

Four women indicted by a Chicago grand jury for mail order medicine schemes. They allegedly sold pseudo cures via the mail under medical company names. An investigation traced shipments and profits, with one company receiving large sums and the fraud alleged to have harmed buyers. The case outlines quack medicines and deceptive practices.

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London court notes delayed plea in Abbe case

A London court records a plea related to an Abbe case, with exemptions discussed. Proceedings reference a freehold or estate matter and a timing note indicating a hearing at 7.00. The fragment mentions Paris or a London location and associates the names Mirah and Avascinei with the event.

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