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Newspaper

The Sunday Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1914

Page

23

Great Men Depend On Mothers Not Fathers

A speaker argues famous men owe greatness to mothers, not fathers, citing Meredith and many historic figures to claim lineage through maternal lines. He rails against snobbery and notes numerous warriors and leaders lacking lasting progeny, concluding mothers shape greatness more than fathers.

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Worlaman Builds $20,000 Home Despite Modest Wage

A railroad brakeman from Daylesford on the Pennsylvania line, earning under 300 a month, has nearly completed a seventeen room house valued at about 20,000 after nine years of work. He started as builder and contractor, showing an average wage earner can own a large home through steady effort.

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White House to omit social functions this winter

President Wilson plans no New Year reception or related entertainments at the White House as mourning for Mrs. Wilson continues. The move would mark a historic pause in official ceremonies, affecting diplomatic, judicial, congressional, and military receptions once yearly events.

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