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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
4
A brief musing on how kindness changes people and communities, suggesting gentle influence surpasses zeal and learning. It reflects on the enduring reach of kind acts beyond rhetoric, implying that compassionate behavior shapes many lives over time.
The one hundred inch concave mirror for the Carnyle Observatory telescope on Mount Wilson is finished after three years of work. Cast in Saint Cobian France, it is the largest astronomical glass ever produced. Polishing took over two years and last week silvering was completed. Astronomers anticipate new discoveries with the completed mirror housed in the observatory’s dome.
A historical call argues that non enforcement of law lowers public mood and duties. It urges clubs churches and organizations to publicly back enforcement, warning civic stagnation harms social and municipal progress if laws remain weak or ignored.
A satirical guide warns against reckless heat behavior and urges simple hygiene. It cautions not to drink water improperly, avoid overheating, and to swat flies instead of enduring the heat, noting the danger of claiming excessive heat and the futility of bragging about resilience.
The piece argues that boys who kill birds with air rifles harm crops and drive up living costs. It cites experts on insects and notes the cruelty to songbirds. It urges stricter enforcement and penalties to curb shooting in the city and surrounding woods.
Polk County Florida approved a 1.5 million bond by popular vote to fund 217 miles of roads including a new section of the Disis Highway. The program aims to connect every town in the county with state and county roads, with contracts awarded after bids and before ratification.
The Marquis de Poli describes his plan to found a college of athletics at Columbia University this week, drawing on his Rheims experience and his work with workers at a champagne distillery. He is son of Dr Jesse F Williams, director of physical education in the university’s summer session.
Marquis Polignac discusses transforming unused city land into open air recreation spaces and a College of Physical Education for France. He notes early park success and aims to rebuild the College of Athletics in Rim after bombardment, while studying American athletic systems.
A report by highways minister W A McLean outlines funding roads through annual taxes rather than bonds. Provinces face heavy wartime taxes. prefer bonds for major works with maintenance funded by ongoing levies. Local authorities weigh animal and vehicle taxes, grading, drainage, and bridges as permanent improvements while considering future taxpayer burden.
The board explains that many old roads lack bituminous material and only offer temporary fixes. Three inches of broken stone, hot oil, and sand are used to extend life, with Chief Engineer Patterson defending the method as a long term effort despite criticism from travelers.
A major donation marks a milestone at the University of Chicago with Hobart W. Williams gifting two million dollars in real estate to establish a foundation memorial. Funds will support fellowships and the School of Commerce and Administration under Dean Leon C. Mishull, benefiting University programs and students.
A chaotic day in Oyster Bay features locals near Sagamore Hill peering at President Roosevelt’s Manor as neighbors discuss politics and a piano playing episode. A glimpse of Mrs Roosevelt, a Chinaman’s court case note, and theater chatter round out a lively downtown scatter of anecdotes from the era.
The article debates whether women voters in suffrage states will align with one candidate or another in the upcoming election. It cites states with electoral votes, past voting patterns, and the impact of a national suffrage conference in Colorado Springs. It notes uncertainty as many women may vote based on personal preference rather than the conference agenda.
Director Charles Lurrard of the University of Chicago School of Education leads a $10,000 survey of St Louis schools with staff including Dr. Prick N Hy quesitlant and John Beard Cragan. Reports are expected before September opening. Dr Jean Piccard to join University of Chicago as assistant professor of chemistry in autumn.
The Grant County Press reports Richwood residents push for a new county formed from parts of Nicholas Webster Pocahontas and Queenbrier amid opposition fears. The piece notes historical land grabs by Nicholas and recent boundary shifts affecting Clay and Camden-on-Gauley and mentions a community meeting led to address the movement against Hlyn Grafton.
A garbled collection of quips and snippets from periodical humor pages. Includes references to Witve learning, innuendo about courtship, mentions of a magistrate, a rock breaker emeritus, and parentheses noting periodical names such as Puck and The Londoner. Reflects eclectic comic fragments rather than a single event.
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