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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1916
Page
4
A Morning Motto extols sincerity as the swiftest path to resolving matters and creating clear evidence in dealings. It argues honesty shortens inquiries and moves issues to a conclusion, favoring direct travel over meandering byways that waste time and mislead travelers.
The piece outlines Tiberias on the Sea of Galilee as a new city in Jesus time, noting its capital shift from Sapphoris, burial-site disturbances, and a mostly Jewish population amid a luxurious but contentious atmosphere. It mentions few Jews willing to reside, and lists inhabitants by faith including Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
A humorous look at alarm clocks used in homes as kitchen helpers. The Syednayfield Republican notes a wife uses alarms to manage cooking times and prevent burning foods. One woman drapes reminders on the clock and schedules daily recreation with the clock signaling the end of idle periods.
Bureau of Naturalization urges greatly expanded school facilities this fall for foreign born residents and alien citizenship candidates. Public schools in about 650 cities across 44 states cooperated last year, with early 100 more joining, to educate and Americanize foreigners through night courses. The plan aims to include all foreign-born residents whose English and civics study benefits themselves and the nation, with modest costs shown by reports from cooperating authorities. It asks school superintendents to request budget funds next year to sustain this program.
The article reflects on butterflies and their beauty amid fear of gypsy moth caterpillars impacting crops, noting public curiosity about their life stages from larva to pupa to winged butterfly. It juxtaposes natural change with moral warnings about conscience and virtue.
A distorted passage discusses nightmares about cabbage and oppression, with references to a reclining figure who sleeps contentedly. The text includes odd phrases about screams and imprecations, suggesting a critique of a person who has ruined years of work and is seen as a butterfly in the future.
The health insurance push gains steam as U S Public Health Service and labor groups back expansive coverage. Wisconsin Labor Federation and American Association for Labor Legislation advocate a broad plan with universal sickness coverage for workers, funded by employer contributions and state support. Proposals foresee two thirds wage replacement during illness and a 26 week annual maximum, with oversight and mutual fund management. States like California and Massachusetts prepare reports, signaling early legislative action in 19thth century debates.
A long excerpt discusses plague origins and the plague physician Major, tracing the disease through medieval times to modern bubonic plague. It notes forms of plague, high mortality, and the role of rats and fleas, emphasizing rodent exclusion and sanitation as key defenses. It also mentions Yersin’s serum and public health measures.
On August 15 10n0 17 the federal aid program was discussed in Washington with Secretary of Agriculture and wives of Pelle yond Lu considering the project. A group of officials and engineers around a Georgian Terrace table reviewed bills and federal legislation shaping highway development and government partnership. The gathering included Dy. J. Tl. Pasatl state geologist and other named officials. the note reflects early steps toward federal aid for infrastructure.
York and A Dennis Williams of West Virginia lead talks on interstate cooperation among states counties and the federal government. A call to organize was signed and meetings planned in Washington December 12 1914 and Lavender 12 with a federal aid law draft guiding the effort aiming to distribute 75 million over five years including about 800 000 to West Virginia plus forest pond funds. The bill is hailed as historic tying counties gates and nations in a major public works movement.
Fragmented excerpts describe socialites and a literary scene around New York. The piece recaps a mix of gossip on Avie Thedo, Willa La motion, Wheeler Wiloog, and Milner events. It notes a street scene on Sixth Avenue and a central Park connection, with comments on Thedo’s possible novel and public reactions.
The St Athans Herald reports the agricultural department directs attention to a pest called roat aphta, likely plant louse, and recommends a dye treatment. It suggests using a garden hose to mix soap in water, about a pound per given quantity, to address the infestation.
A state journal note from Parkeraburg describes spraying methods using a cheap atomiser to suppress eating of etal erutids. Proverator Hiteshew is lauded for efforts, with public interest cited to promote fair meals.
The article advocates a permanent road project to improve public transport. It highlights initial efforts by Deanvidld and emphasizes the need for decisive, well-funded work by the local team to advance road construction for public benefit.
A garbled OCR fragment from a vaudeville page references Sanctum Vaudeville, dialogue on money and romance, and a reporter’s scene. It mentions a preacher, audience reactions, and a tension between performance and reality, with stray names and local color glimpses.
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