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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1916
Page
21
A pair of 1915 letters extol an electric range sent to Mrs George K Baker in Homestead New York and Mr George K Baker in Tomestead New York The rhymed compositions describe the appliance as matchless reliable odorless and cleansing and promise convenience joy and improved health for the household with affectionate well wishes for Ruth and a painless New Year ahead.
A historical critique laments the New Freedom movement and its suffrage push. The piece claims feminism disrupts domestic life, destabilizes gender roles, and threatens national welfare, urging caution against radical reforms and stressing the home as a woman's proper sphere.
A hot bath in a wood stove started a blaze that consumed the Strebile bungalow in Pasadena California. Firefighters arrived as flames ripped through the home, with only the wet puppy and its bathtub saved. neighbors reported the nearest hydrant was three blocks away.
Pittsburgh area projects include Tyler county infirmary plans for county farm near Middlebourne. Wheeling sees two story brick and concrete foundations set for a $20,000 Spiritualist church at Second and Broadview. Morgantown bids for a two and one half story residence and garage for James H Smith at Grand Street. Plans call for a three story West Virginia Traction building at 1315 High Street with brick and basement work.
New York insurers dispute spy rumors about munition plant fires. They attribute most blazes to crowded work, night shifts, and inexperienced labor, urging higher rates for increased risk. Weary of footing additional risk, several firms consider premium adjustments as war production climbs.
Former President Taft argues against extreme temperance policies at a California hotelmen convention. He calls for practical local option laws and enforcement aligned with human nature, warning against overbroad prohibitions and unattainable rules. He urges tailoring laws to conditions and avoiding intolerant extremes.
In Cumberland on December 19 at English Lutheran church a unique double ceremony united Sir Tansill Sr and his son William J. Tansill Jr. They wed Edith Lipsley and Lulu Mitchell respectively, creating two new families living at 76 Park Street.
The Morgan Afimorist M E congregation on Main Street considers a one story brick building costing about 30000 with spring completion. Spencer Architect Elmer F Jacobs Morgantown nears completion for a two story brick and hollow tile with stone office for Dry B S Gol about 15000. Beckley-Wark nears completion on a four story brick hotel and store for Hotel Raleigh Company costing about 40000. Creater Froman general contractors and Moore Roach Princeton brick work.
In St Louis Missouri reports recount a young man confessing to selling fake five dollar bills and detailing a morphine addiction. The Harrison narcotics act of 1914 sharply limited drug supply and forced registrants to obtain prescriptions under physician supervision.
A sensational society feature lists sixty thousand eligible bachelors in the United States, detailing income, fame, and status. It names suitors from film stars to politicians, noting one actor returning from Europe, a White House future possibility, and others in politics, business, and culture. The piece blends gossip with social standings, highlighting bachelor prospects and notable figures connected to high society.
A written poem urges expressing praise to a loved one now rather than delaying until death. It counsels timely encouragement as uplifting for both speaker and recipient, noting praise can strengthen bonds and spirit even if the praised person cannot read it after passing.
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