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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1915
Page
4
A reflective quotation from W. M. Thackeray shared by Pete contrasts generous WS and steadfast truth with many who lack such virtues. It invites readers to note one’s circle and enumerate gentlemen known for kindness, honesty, and equal regard for all.
A U S Public Health Service inspector watched people using a bubbling station at a railway depot. Among 47 users, many touched lips to the metal ball and some chewed tobacco, with several showing signs of TB or facial eruptions. The report warns against mouth contact and rinsing or spitting into the fountain, urging bite the bubble use and safe handling.
A cited exchange condemns reckless driving and calls for stricter control of cars to curb accidents. It notes 1912 city deaths and injuries from carelessness, urges heavy penalties, and argues cars should remain in garages without owner consent.
Senator Hale known as the peach king cites berries as family favorite. Bulletin 149 offers propagation and care for strawber ries raspberries blackberries currants and gooseberries with pruning and insect disease guidance. Bulletin 151 reports a Berkeley county apple change survey. Free copies available from the agricultural editor at West Virginia University Morgantown. state whether to add to general mailing list.
Dr Samuel P Capen, in the annual report of the United States commissioner of education, argues that higher education must focus on efficiency over expansion. He notes fewer aggressive advertisements and a push to improve foundations, standards, and equipment amid rising institutional surveys and military standards discussions.
The United States Bureau of Education notes twenty one institutions report trial of group system adoption for effective education. The focus shifts to quality over quantity with some colleges granting two credits for quality. Montana Kansas and Idaho cited as states centralizing higher education administration.
Miss A M Winchester reviews the value of kindergarten training as studied by education officials. Investigations in several cities show issues with measuring progress by grade speed. The review argues that content and character of education matter more than time, and outlines a planned study by the International Kindergarten Union.
An article in The Bulletin of the Pan American Union traces the tomato’s rise from Peruvian origins to global cuisine. It notes classical uses in Spain and Italy, narrow European adoption, and 19th century broad acceptance in the United States and northern Europe, aided by canning. It cites 1914 National Canners' data showing Maryland leading with 5.85 million cases and a national total of about 15.22 million canned tomato cases.
A streetcar conversation questions why parents teach morality but not thrift to children. A father plans education and health, church, and friends, yet admits no plan to instill saving habits. The piece argues thrift is vital, especially in wartime, and must be taught to today’s children for tomorrow’s nation.
The article notes over 20 million cases of canned tomato products, totaling 480,900,000 cans and 480,000 tons, valued around $28 million. If stacked, this inventory would reach about 87,000 miles high. end to end it would circle Earth one and a half times at the equator. It adds that many more are eaten raw or canned by households, highlighting the tomato’s economic importance.
New Jersey news notes James B. Duke closes his 2000 acre Somerville estate to the public after repeated vandalism and safety incidents. The piece details a parade of Times Square literary and theatrical chatter, including Mizner, actors in London, and reports of Mizner’s supposed disappearance amid sensational Times Square gossip.
A fragmentary column notes no surprise about a wife claiming her husband sent ten thousand dollars to Uncle Lars and calls him crazy. The item hints at a gossip tone with scattered references and unclear context across several papers.
The note claims women’s skirts will be shortened by two or three inches this fall while men’s appearance will look taller, reflecting a shift in style focus between genders.
The Baltimore and Ohio faces a growing death toll as excuses fail to satisfy concerns. Carranza objects to U S meddling amid Mexican affairs with five South American countries, and the situation now looks grave as talk of a possible spanking by Uncle Sam surfaces. Weston Democrat notes Carranza's defiance amid regional tensions.
A fragmented clipping notes that towns invest heavily in palatial public quarters and outside corporation projects, financed by public funds. It argues heavy outlays increase transit and passenger costs, ultimately shifting costs to citizens, while contrasting fashion trends with civic expenditure and the notion of doing the impossible.
A quirky collection of quotes from various newspapers reveals light gossip and jokes about a policewoman secret service, a Greek letter society jab, kiss safety, a judge and pianist, memory classes, a town murder verdict retrofits, and a senator offering a private secretary post to his son.
A county street fair is planned for early October with Blackburn Ware and Monteéllo Street leading efforts to secure funds. Prizes will reward choirs with the best music, and organizers vow it will be the best fair ever held in the county. Also listed are conveyances and interests involving Eva Mines Harris, C G Haymond, and Amos T Morris, detailing property and shares in Harrison and Blk Creek areas.
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