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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1916
Page
23
Wanted to buy a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Provide year model price and place of delivery. Respond with contact details and any identifying features available.
Under court authority a public sale of a parcel described as an original tract of sixty five dereoms conveyed to Hiram J Fortney is announced. The sale, held at the courthouse steps on a Saturday, will be by bid with terms including payment in full on the sale day and a vendor's lien retained in the deed. Wade Coffman, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Harrison County, authorizes the sale.
Public notice from the Central District Telephone Company seeking a franchise to construct and operate local telephone lines and cables across streets and rights of way for a period of up to thirty years. The notice details locations under streets alleys and highways, inspection conditions, and dates for public consideration and publication.
Notice to shippers that the traction company operates express card service from Clarksburg to Mt Clare and a route via War ton Shinnston Fairmont Fairview Farmington Mannington with intermediate points daily except Sunday. Shipments to Mixonington and intermediates must be in station by 8 a.m. Mail not later than Wealon Teithe.
An article describes infant care and weight gain patterns for the first year, emphasizing heat and feeding effects, with weight milestones at three and six months. It notes dangers of illness, the importance of regular checks, and that supplementary guidance is published by the Children’s Bureau under the U.S. Department of Labor for guidance to families.
Real estate notice describes a dwelling on Lot 40180 with six rooms and a veranda finish in Highland Park area. Mentions price around 1800 cash with balance due and reasonable terms. Notes vacant lot nearby and references to streets, goats, and other details in a period tone.
Property notes list a six room cottage in Stonewall Park with a single level near the school and a lot priced at 150 dollars. Also advertised are seven vacant lots with a 200 dollar fee and a $250 sale on terms. Iowa payment options appear.
The weekend market session opened with declines but soon turned mixed as trades highlighted unions, Canadian Pacific, and Lehigh Valley leading while United States Steel and Crucible faced fluctuations. Notable shifts included Baldwin Locomotive performance and a rally in industrials amid varied appetite for steel, chemicals, and machinery stocks. Total shares traded reached about 204,000 with several sectors posting gains and losses.
An old style advertisement from Smithy’s restaurant promotes a sale aimed at purchasing gifts for fathers. It lists available items from a miscellaneous menu and emphasizes affordability and variety for Father’s Day shopping.
A local retailer promises an imminent sale of second hand furniture after an immense purchase. Advertisements urge readers to visit any store to verify the real value and secure bargains.
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