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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1915
Page
8
Social activities in Doddridge county include a new organization led by Mrs. Gregory Blakeley with officers Mrs. W. Lytle and Mrs. P. Brader. Communities attend school events, church gatherings, fundraisers, and literary group meetings. A Christmas party, charity bazaars, penal reform talks, and police department hospitality events are also described with numerous local names and dates.
Salem, Dec 1. Local retailers display Christmas decor and stock salted lines of merchandise as the season approaches. Community notes mention Rev. E J Wootter’s dedication duties at Amt placa, legal visits by Attorney Garrett, and various local church and club activities. A trial delay and family news accompany other town items.
In a New York hotel, William, a Biltmore bellhop, recalls Ford's tipping habits. The piece details Ford’s generous, then diminishing tips, with staff debating his hotel class placement and noting a $1,000 blanket rumor and admin actions on Weekley estate. The story reflects mixed public perception amid Ford’s fame.
London reports that Britain's fishing sector showed remarkable resilience in 1914 despite naval blockades and German submarines. The annual Subheries survey notes 10,125,000 pounds of fish landed valued at about 39.235 million dollars, with shellfish losses, and highlights the strategic importance of inland maritime power during war. It cites 1925 values at 50.045 million dollars and mentions shellfish decline in 1913 to 1914.
East Clarkshoro resident LF Ferguson writes to readers praising Nerv Worth nerve tonic from Burke’s Drug Store. He claims the product cured years of hunger and insomnia, though notes his appetite remains strong. urges others to buy and see demonstrations at the Beedort floor.
The meeting attendees are urged to bring their Taber Nacle cong books. Mrs John L Ruhl hosts a Strand Party for her daughters Misson Mary and Rebecca Rukh Progressiva with a 3 o clock Thursday afternoon event at Johns Lodge of Mazone Shinnaton. Officers elected for Thr R E Nutt r at Enterprise waler warden Dunlor wardens and other roles named. Thimble club entertainment planned at Miss Ody Maxwell’s home Friday evening with attendees listed and a brick rou man rake served after.
A fragmented collection of domestic instructions covers cleaning coffee stains with soapy water, preserving fabrics with varnish or velvet aid, and polishing walls with vinegar mixtures. It describes weathering lace gowns, silver threadwork, and velvet textiles while offering recipes and soup guidance using cabbage and salmon.
The Globe Department Store touts January prices on all Christmas merchandise. It claims savings rival January and March costs, highlights overstocked ladies coats and suits, and lists numerous lot prices from $1.95 to $30.00 plus men’s and boys’ suits, sweaters, and shoes with heavy discounts and guaranteed quality.
A terse note praises Glass D as sturdy and substantial though not miraculous, signaling confidence in its durability for ongoing road projects and public works. The speaker downplays any extraordinary claims, emphasizing practicality and reliability.
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