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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1915
Page
19
Mrs Anna B shares economical frozen pudding ideas from ordinary ingredients. Four recipes convert cornstarch, tapioca, cocoa, and creamed rice puddings into ice cream like treats, with simple steps, costs, and yields for eight servings each.
The board of education of Simpson District Harrison County West Virginia will receive sealed bids until 3:00 PM Tuesday August 2 2015 for repairing a cut room school building on Brushy Fork Dock. Specifications are on file at the secretary's office and at the County Superintendent office Clarksburg West Virginia. The contractor must bid the contract price as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any bid deemed best. Signed J B Supler President and George Tater Secretary of the Board.
The Rev. Dr. George McCulloch, pastor of the Union Congregational Church in Cedar Grove New Jersey, denounced the village as a “town of gossips” as he announced his resignation. He cited discouragement from a two year effort to build up the church amid a small, divided congregation and a town hall failed by private ownership with limited amusements.
Thomas Brandhurst, 67, died at his son Albert Brandhurst’s home while drafting his will. His family hoped to dispose of a $125,000 estate. A photo syndicate had proposed a beach measuring scene but the plan was abandoned after his sudden collapse, amid concerns over safety and privacy.
In Harlan Iowa, A Berg, 44, and Stew Berg, 4, are charged in a chilling case involving seven children. The family tragedy unfolds as authorities pursue the case and prepare for another trial after initial proceedings.
A wood nymph, seen near a Wisconsin army camp at Sparta on August 4, has demoralized the camp and startled farmers, officers, and tourists. Sentries observed her again after a lull, footprints show small feet, and locals speculate she is a nature devotee or prankster. Authorities have rejected a hound pursuit and say she harms no one while awaiting her departure.
Bartlett, director of public safety, sternly commands Beach officials to abolish the officials tape measure and graft no further permits to movie syndicates. The beach crowd laughs as Joe asks about fresh oysters at Smithy's Restaurant on Pike Street.
An Ottumwa case recounts Mr Bigstong sending a dog to the city clerk to purchase a tag. The dog delivered a note and a dollar bill to Clerk Lynch, who found a tampered envelope and the payment for the dog tax. The clerk kept the money and released the dog to its master after the incident at the Moorlin area.
Aug 14 Philadelphia reports New York’s barelegged fashion causes shock. Chestnut Street observed plainly visible legs in silk stockings, prompting police who deem the trend harmless. Local shoppers weigh in on whether bare legs return.
In Darby Pennsylvania on August 14, the large show fat man nicknamed Little Willie quits after five days with a stranded troupe. He wandered the livery stable and pawned items to cover debt of 35 dollars while the crew reported his eating as his thief occupation.
A Wall Street Journal style analysis outlines how the Warsaw fall and British demand shift transform coal production. It notes Germany controls Belgian French and Russian fields, Britain's reliance on U S coal rises, and a potential looming shortage amid rising prices and transport bottlenecks. The piece argues U S coal expansion could anchor future trade and imperial power.
White Lake area reports a rural route wagon collision where a man known as Lloyd was badly cut but escaped with life after the wagon ran down a bank and overturned. The incident involved searing injuries to the driver and stopped horses before authorities reached the scene.
In Lincoln Nebraska a corn stalk exhibition shows stalks up to twelve feet tall. A Pound notes a seven acre field yielding about 530 bushels per acre. He also reports a 1200-foot row of potatoes yielding two bushels three pecks.
A performing bear broke from its keeper near Seventh Street and attacked four year old Ruth Haines at 540 North Simpson Street. The bear mauled Ruth’s brow and scalp before the gypsies could intervene. she was taken to hospital where doctors planned grafting to treat the wound.
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