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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1916
Page
4
A fragment resembling a poem or notebook entry notes a morning motto about enduring burdens and aspiring gentleness. The legible lines hint at drawing and singing as supports against life’s weight, mentioning a named individual and a reflective voice.
Seed buyers face poor germination of Grimson Glover seed now on the market after recent testing in the United States department of agriculture. Samples show old stock and weak viability. farmers are urged to test germination before sowing and to seed heavily only if viability is confirmed to avoid high failure rates under typical weather.
In a National Geography Magazine passage cited by HW Van Licton, the Dutch coast defense at the Belgium Netherlands border near Nieuport is described. German forces halted by a stubborn Belgian riverline defense, with the Yaord estuary and the Northern coast as a pivotal bulwark. The piece notes heavy casualties and the futility of traditional methods as naval and land assaults fail against this entrenched defense.
A fragment discusses quiet hours during long vacation days when children are unsettled. It describes a simple, mass produced activity set with stamps, a doll, and small toys to occupy children indoors for hours while parents manage duties.
A brief note extols summer heat as beneficial to health. It argues hot weather aids perspiration, flushes waste, and purifies the body, though it warns against excessive exposure. The piece urges sensible outdoor activity and hydration to support well being in warm months.
An exhibit of sharks from the American Museum in New York will open to the public in about a week. Curators and naturalists prepared as fully as possible with specimens including a fifteen foot white shark and others ranging from eight to ten feet. The blue shark and ground shark are also shown with fronds and distinctive features. the blue shark grows to eight or nine feet and the ground shark to eight to nine feet, common near New York in summer.
The Pittsburg dispatch notes an unparalleled string of electric displays and thunder across the Smoky City and surrounding region. Heavy rains have fallen in sheets and bucketfuls, soaking streets and property while residents marvel at the indescribable charm of the storms.
The piece muses on seven days of mysterious meteorological conditions and a dramatic celestial display. It notes grand, poetic reflections on the skies, praising the grandeur while mentioning limited harm to people and property, and contrasts music with the unfolding events.
Remedies for ivy poisoning are varied and cautionary. Experiments include warm water and alkaline soap after exposure, repeated washing, and multiple topical formulas. Medical consultation advised in severe cases.
Mountain laurel roots from the southern Appalachians are in demand for pipe making as substitutes for French briar. They are gathered in large quantities, treated, and shipped for use in pipes, with forests and agencies testing substitutes as supply tightens. Visitors note the pink beds in spring thickets. sales target tourist sites where removal affects the landscape.
Forest service reports rising demand for national forest sites as municipal camps and school programs expand. California towns like Pasadena and San Francisco plan theaters and summer camps in forests with low-cost travel for thousands of children and families._STATE normal school facilities in California and Georgia forests host summer courses in woodcraft and forestry with ranger tours and fire protection education. San Angeles area leads in vacation camp development with lodges cottages and sports courts. San Francisco area eyes Lake Tahoe for girls summer home. Boy Scout and YMCA groups maintain camp facilities. Hunting and fishing open in season with standard forest fire rules.
Hughes and wife met Roosevelt era ranch hands during a campaign stop at Roosevelt's old ranch. The Hughes party walked along the crowd, shaking hands with several hundred cowboys and western supporters as they moved along the line.
A collage of 1920s era vaudeville quips from multiple papers. Jokes reference Grand Canyon stunts, teachers, lovers, and playful banter about acts and audiences. Includes satirical lines on performers, sensational headlines, and a comic exchange about a fan with cross paper quotings.
The text discusses a concept of paying debts with money that cannot be used for other purposes, labeling it as an "economical payment" that implies financing advantages. It suggests this approach could be seen as an innovation in finance, even by seasoned professionals.
A fragmentary statement from a local group expresses belief in education, modern sanitary school buildings, and using the best infrastructure to guide children. It emphasizes electing commissioners and public school officials who will devote energy and action to these goals.
The Wheeling Intelligencer reports on the state party platform pledging to eliminate the party pledge in the primary election law. It argues removing the pledge undermines fairness and would erode the measure’s effectiveness.
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