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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1916
Page
4
Fragmentary quotation from Colton discusses the weakest heir threats in a mine and the effect of lightning. It suggests a person struck by lightning may hear no noise while a thunderclap confirms the event, a point tied to unimpressed common knowledge.
The piece warns that flies spread germs by landing on foods and milk, especially in kitchens. It urges installing screens on windows and doors, avoiding giving milk to babies if a fly touched it, and hunting maggots in manure and decaying matter to prevent breeding. It notes spring kills reduce summer fly numbers.
Public health notice warns measles are widespread and dangerous especially to babies. It urges reporting cases to local health officers, keeping exposed children away from unexposed peers, and banning contagious children from school to curb spread.
The On10 State JOURNAL notes the Heyl Avenue school organ has formed Junior Citizens to visit historic Columbus spots and learn the events behind them. The program aims for pleasure and education through safe recreation, with pupils wearing a button and signing a pledge to obey laws, be clean, and set a good example.
Washington prepares for a nation wide water power clash during the National Conservation Congress meeting at the New Willard hotel starting May 2. Senators representatives governors and business leaders vie over water power's role in nitrates fertilizer and explosives manufacturing amid heightened tensions and anticipated rail fare concessions.
The 1914 guaranty legend and serial number labels may be used until May 1, 1918 under decision 167 issued after a Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce trio signed the ruling following a hearing by the Department of Agriculture. An investigation found manufacturers and dealers have mostly removed the guaranty legend and serials from earlier labels.
The ruling amends food inspection decisions to protect dealers who hold large stocks of labels printed under prior rules. It states no action will be taken against shipments or sales for labels bearing the guaranteed by or serial number legends if they were printed before May 6 1914, despite newer enforcement rules taking effect May 1 1916.
The American Road Builders Association schedules its fourteenth annual convention and seventh American Good Roads Congress for the week starting February 6 1917 in Mercers Hall Boston Massachusetts. Directors chose Boston over other cities citing New England leadership in highway work and expect a record turnout with Mechanics Hall hosting sessions and an expansive exhibition of land machinery and materials.
Federal officials act to prevent the spread of stripe rust of cereals found west of the 104th meridian. Seed from the region must not be shipped east or abroad until inspected and treated by soaking 5 hours at 82 degrees then 10 minutes at 128 degrees. Farmers east of the meridian are urged to avoid wheat from west of 104. County agents should warn growers and ensure seed passes through a plant pathologist before shipment.
A tariff commission bill revised by Rep Rainey of Illinois gains endorsement from a Chamber of Commerce special committee led by Daniel P. Morse of New York. The six member body would be president appointed and Senate confirmed, with no more than three from a single party, serving a twelve year term.
The article highlights Philip D Armour urging thrift in daily life and business. He notes waste reduction by reusing materials for buttons, glue, fertilizer, and more, stressing saving small amounts daily. He cites George Foster on national savings and urges teaching economy to children. The piece also mentions a Congregation effort raising $50,000 and street recycling efforts to collect old iron, rubber, and paper.
A plan would create a tariff commission with a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary earning set salaries, and a $300,000 annual appropriation. Headquartered in Washington, the body would investigate customs laws, tariff classifications, ad valorem and specific duties, and report to Congress while sharing data with the president and committees. It could subpoena witnesses and would receive cooperation from the Treasury, Commerce, and the Federal Trade Commission.
Silent film star G. M. Anderson known as Broncho Billy buys the Longacre theatre from Harry Frazee and plans Broadway spending. He owns a San Francisco theater, pays high prices for attire, and relishes Broadway's novelty. Also notes Russian prince and princess with dogs, and a spate of burglaries in West Ninety Fourth Street apartments.
The clipping blends punchlines and jokes from several papers. It casts a humorous spotlight on vaudeville quips and cartoonish lines about cooks, diplomats, and animals. It includes jokes about a rhinoceros, a giraffe, and humorous wordplay from Kansas City Journal and Topeka Journal.
The War Office in London estimates pensions arising from the war will total 1915 16 about 12 million dollars and 1916 17 about 50 million dollars depending on the war continuing. An additional charge around 25 million is noted for pre war expenses.
A fragment recalls a robbery weeks old on All Pools Day aided by an expert anaesthetist who chloroformed patients before theft. It mentions S Jay Kauffman and Victor Wittgenstam of New York as eccentric figures, plus Percy Grainger seen in delicatessens, fond of limburger cheese.
Preliminary steps have been taken in Tokio to form an association of American residents with a patriotic aim. The organization plans to hold dinners from time to time to discuss issues of interest to people of the United States.
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