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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1914
Page
4
A fragmented poetry-like prayer quotes James Ellis urging unity and comfort beyond sorrow. The text speaks of a band binding hearts and a future peaceful realm where mourners are comforted and loyalty endures.
A West Virginia discussion lauds a new prohibition statute as grand and needed, arguing enforcement will feed and clothe poor children, protect the infirm, and reduce misery from drink. Justice Starcher is cited praising the law, while critics note enforcement limits and the ongoing issue of liquor importation despite the act.
Health reports from the United States Public Health Service condemn surreptitious liquor sales in drug stores within local option areas. The piece notes long standing pressure to legally distinguish medicinal alcohol from illegal retail liquor, detailing tensions between druggists and federal tax laws and the ongoing push to create a legitimate class of beer and liquor dealers.
The fragment outlines a legal proposal restricting sale and use of alcohol and spirits for medicinal or other purposes. It discusses enforceability, public health aims, and potential provisions to regulate beverages while hinting at broader prohibition efforts and practical enforcement challenges.
Alexander Black urges humane Christmas writing that uplifts readers. He warns against harsh satire and urges gentle, practical guidance, suggesting editors promote warmth, pathos, and affirmations to brighten the season. The letter urges writers to share humane insight rather than bitterness.
The article argues bootleggers are dangerous outlaws harming communities with poor counterfeit liquor and poisons. It praises law officers for vigorous hunting and prosecuting bootleggers and calls for continued action as West Virginia remains a dry state with a goal to end bootlegging.
The Salvation Army plans kettles on prominent street corners to fund food clothing and toys for the poor this Christmas season. The Telegram notes the Army's work meshes with the Associated Charities and aims to reach children who would otherwise miss Santa Claus. Also referenced is a Hampshire Review item about traveling thieves in Romney, condemned as parasites harming others.
A collage of editorials and letters from the Charleston Daily Mail and Parkersburg items critiquing public policy. It discusses temperance, alimentary supply, and political representation with reflections on the U S national scene and state matters in West Virginia. The writers urge practical action and question governance while citing historical figures and events.
Jane Wendél of Parkersburg died recently leaving an estate valued at 50 9 million. The narrative recalls ancestral ties on Manhattan Island and a family tradition of resisting property sales, with the city forcing sales through condemnation and the family rarely improving Yale property unless compelled by building laws.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts newspaper history and editor comments referencing The Telegram and other papers. It mentions Wheeling, West Virginia, and a November 2, 2014 date, with scattered names and phrases about rivalry, management, and editorial tone. The passage preserves historical newspaper context in a fragmented form.
A readable list of gift ideas for fathers and male relatives. Suggested items include a photo album or photo equipment, a fountain pen, umbrella, shaving gear, leather accessories, and grooming tools, with emphasis on practical, stylish gifts. The list mentions grandfathers uncles and other male relatives in a casual, collage style.
A garbled notice lists upcoming activities and social gatherings in Clareshurg. The fragment mentions dances, society meetings, and holiday events, with uncertain dates and attendees.
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