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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1916
Page
4
A Morning Motto quotes Emerson noting a man cannot speak yet judges himself by his will or against it he sketches his portrait through the actions and words of those around him The reflective aphorism emphasizes self control and moral character.
Forest service updates show 20 100 miles of national forest lines with 2 000 miles planned this season. Higher costs for Winshing furnisting wire push potential curtailment of new line work while ongoing upkeep remains essential for fire protection and public communication.
The court upholds a Workmen's Compensation award for Roger Waters who died after rescuing a fellow worker in a cave-in. It notes Waters acted without orders, motivated by humane duty, and urges employers to praise such heroism rather than deny coverage or blame shifting.
The article argues road travel volume determines construction needs. It cites 24 hour counts showing heavy wagons for ice requiring road repairs, notes towns train youths to count vehicles, and urges following Illinois plans to measure travel for better road improvements.
Thousands of conservation workers and state and national organizations convene in Washington to back bird preservation. The coalition endorses federal measures to protect wild life, seek sanctuaries in national forests, and support the Chamberlain Hayden bill to defend game birds and habitats.
The text urges universal recognition of the public necessity and benevolent aims of the law, calling for unity beyond local and selfish interests to sustain a measure clearly serving the common good. It emphasizes collective responsibility and the law’s intended public benefits.
A vivid portrait of industrial chemistry as modern magic, detailing how chemists in wartime supply nitric acid and dyes, and highlighting Bakelite's discovery by Leo Baekeland. The piece explains Bakelite’s creation from carbolic acid, formaldehyde, and hydrochloric acid, its properties, and its wide applications from buttons to steering wheels, while noting the economic impact and the allure of scientific feats.
A new approach from the U.S. Department of Agriculture claims to yield seventy to seventy four percent clear hog cholera serum. It uses a bean extract to agglutinate red cells, enabling removal of red cells and enabling heat sterilization at thirty minutes at eighty degrees Celsius to kill foot and mouth disease germs while preserving antibodies. The process promises safe serum even from potentially infected hogs and offers easier production compared with prior methods.
The American standard road blends stone asphalt and Portland cement for a durable surface. It promises savings of 2000 to 5000 dollars per mile by reducing material-patent conflicts and unifying construction. Monroe county Michigan builds forty miles at about 12,000 dollars per mile with concrete curb and a two inch asphalt macadam wearing surface.
A bustling New York scene unfolds with a performer, workers, and police as spectators. A street pageant near Longacre Square features a singer with a mustache, a thirsty crowd, and a soda water controversy raised by Brooklyn era debates about public safety and sanitation. Reporter notes public reaction, a soda water wagon, and plans for William Shakespeare speculation amid Broadway deals and a forthcoming dramatic work by Arlil Revelle.
An article argues thrift can yield large national savings from small daily acts. It highlights cherry pit byproducts such as almond oil and flavoring extracts, noting vast waste could fund stocks and oils. It cites national wage data and shows how a daily dime saved per worker would accumulate into a sizable annual fund.
Historical trials show asphalt macadam offers ideal wear on country roads and concrete foundations provide unmatched durability. The composite road, with glastic asphalt, defined curbs, and unyielding bases, cuts initial cost and maintenance while preserving stability and service. Adoption could standardize cheaper public road construction statewide.
A garbled OCR fragment strings together quirky quotes from early 20th century periodicals. It references Sanctum Vaudeville, mock dialogue, and varied voices including Puck and Harper's Magazine. The piece hints at theater, language humor, and a famed judge comment about an insane asylum, all in noisy, partial form.
Whitesburg Kentucky June 17 Folk around Rock House Cronk near linen claim acquaintance of Wechino father In the country Uncle Hoh Mates in ninety one years old and father of twenty four children. The oldest three and many grandchildren, great grandchildren total well over 100. Some say there are more grandchildren alone. He says he cannot count Nils Geek outside his own children. At home thirteen children are there and eleven more married. The father, Om elo Hobax, has been married twice. The home shows a strict policy on rearing children and discipline. He claims it does not pay to pamper them and urges bringing children up to respect authority. (Continued on page 5)
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