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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1915
Page
6
An advertisement touts the Suisse t nursery line, calling it the ideal children’s bedroom set. It lists White enamel options and several pieces with prices including a nursery bed at 33.00, another at 835.00, a nursery chiffonier, and a nursery chair at 2. The readable text suggests a catalog-style sale of nursery furniture with emphasis on style and value.
Morgantown Jan 23 The summer school at West Virginia University announces the faculty for the eleventh session beginning July 21 and running to August. The list includes acting president Dr. F B Trotter as director, with department heads and instructors in literature, education, science, agriculture, music, and physical training. Last year’s enrollment spanned every county in West Virginia and several neighboring states.
An old ad touts Johnny on the Spot Delivery with personal or phone orders and fast wagon service. It promises reliable service and good goods, urging customers to try high grade coffee to start and earn their trade.
Cleveland dated January report to council of churches outlines Duluth and thirty cities preparing to guard unemployment in cold months. Clergy discuss employment clearing houses and central labor usage while noting European workers and land value impacts on municipal finances.
Nicholas Benoit, first to start the Helairenrs' Boy Scouts in France, was killed near Ypres on December 18 while leading a detachment. He is remembered for founding the honor lesson and his service in the war.
Charleston reports the West Virginia Legislature beginning a vigorous session with over 300 bills introduced. Key topics include special revenue measures aimed at boosting state revenue by about $1,000,000, stricter prohibition amendments, woman suffrage, and constitutional reform proposals. Delegates discuss taxes on coal oil and gas, and tighter liquor controls while committees set agendas and attachés are appointed amid partisan maneuvering.
Thousands flock to the San Diego exposition as travelers arrive from east and central regions. The outdoor grounds show a riot of foliage and thousands of poinsettias for sale at a dollar each, while race crowds and rail traffic hint at a strong Western travel surge ahead of the Golden Gate opening.
From Boulogne on January 23, Correspondent AP reports French aviators receive higher wartime pay. Qualified pilots of non commissioned ranks now earn 60 cents daily, while corporals and privates gain 40 cents. Apprentices receive half the qualified rate as large numbers are recruited.
Washington dispatch describes a complete kitchen built by the department of agriculture for the San Francisco fair. The compact kitchen features a Teal stove a refrigerator a sink a work table and other essentials. It emphasizes a small efficient layout for meat preparation and easy access between stove sink supplies and dining area.
A bride and groom were married in Akron after a roller skating ceremony that defied tradition. The Rev. O W Sluneer officiated, the couple wore roller skates, and the marriage was blessed after a two week engagement, reflecting a quirky event amid a crowded market district.
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