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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1915
Page
4
Public notice announces a change of duties and delivery terms by mail postage or carrier. It requests recipients to provide old and new addresses for updates. The document references bus schedules and offices with name fragments and dates as part of the substitution notice.
Fragmentary poem speaks of a morning sky and divine love as motivation to persevere. It reflects on tomorrow's harvest and the value of striving beyond reward, urging steadfastness in pursuit of luminous, timeless knowledge.
A discussion of a Century Magazine story by Jean Webster about a homeless children’s home. A progressive superintendent rediscovers humane care with fresh air, appealing decor, and trust building, contrasted with sociological treatises. The piece argues the tale blends sympathy and social insight into how homes should feel.
A national radical denounces war propaganda aimed at youth and condemns pacifist campaigns as immoral. The piece argues moral destruction through adult influence and questions spending on war versus youth programs like Boy Scouts. It cites costs of war departments and navy as examples of misallocation shaping public debate.
W S Deftenbaugh of the States Bureau of Education urges publicity in school work through community cooperation. A report on School Prog in the Smaller Cities says boards should not fear to seek public scrutiny, with schools and superintendents sharing progress via reports and news articles. Some school leaders resist publicity to avoid perceived self advertising, while others pursue parent interest through formal updates.
A city superintendent notes women clubs propose ideas to boost school efficiency. Clubs present their suggestions to teachers, aiming to raise community interest in school work. The movement follows reports and discussions in 1914 commission publications.
Reports indicate states in the South resist adopting compulsory education laws while Florida Texas and South Carolina have enacted such measures. The Florida statute requires attendance from eight to sixteen or twenty-one with an eighty day minimum yearly requirement, funded by district and county boards with attendance officers and census checks.
Two extensive studies led by An derson of the Hygienic Laboratory of the Public Health Service conclude tetanus is never contracted through vaccine virus. They show post inoculation tetanus cases stem from wound contamination, with millions vaccinated and no confirmed vaccine-related infections across decades. Animal tests and archival data reinforce that proper wound care prevents tetanus after vaccination.
A historical sermon urges thrift and self reliance, urging families to enroll children in the thrift army program. The message emphasizes practical bread, milk, and cereal aims, and promotes education as the path to a hopeful future. Notable references include Wil Wanamaker and the value of disciplined, frugal living for both adults and children.
Fragmented OCR notes describe the Metropole hotel near Broadway, its collapse after a shooting, and a crowd of nightlife patrons thinning out. The era’s mood centers on a bankrupt venue, with lingering questions about who was present and the event’s motive.
A noisy Yonkers street scene described with chatter and glimpses of daily life. Witnesses discuss a wedded couple, a mysterious act, and casual conversations amid crowds. Interwoven are stray references to local figures, newspapers, and public events.
Fragmented text mentions sacred fields and ants with unclear context and garbled wording. No clear names, places, dates, or events emerge to form a coherent news item or record.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a congressman’s son, a fatal drowning during a watery voyage. Names and exact details are garbled but indicate a memorial or funeral context and a noted family member affected by the incident.
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