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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1915
Page
10
A Distinction and a Difference garments are tailored to shape, not Stead into. United garments retain their shape always, offering permanence in wear. They keep the same silhouette from first wear to discard, a mark of high class tailoring.
Washington D C May 29 a letter to the American Red Cross from Sir Thomas Lipton honors American Red Cross surgeons and nurses serving as hospital ship staff in Serbia and the Typhus crisis. He recalls Dr James Donnelly's death and the nurses struck by typhus after aiding in the southern Servia relief effort.
The 1227 convicts at the West Virginia penitentiary will start a Saturday half holiday during the summer, beginning yesterday. Most convicts work in prison shops on contracts with hours similar to outside labor. The prison board approved the plan on the warden’s recommendation for weekly rest, and about twenty civilians employed there will also benefit.
Louisville news reports former Crestwood bank cashier James F. McGee was shocked and summoned a physician after finding a six foot Georgia Bull snake in his hotel room. A hotel clerk said the serpent belonged to a vaudeville performer living directly above McGee. Clerks and staff intervened as McGee wrestled with the snake, fearing a prank.
A prolonged discussion on school supervised garden work urges standardization and long term planning. It cites Dr Jarvis and the U.S. Bureau of Education survey showing garden work integrates with curricula, uses unused land, and strengthens home school ties while teaching democracy and practical skills for livelihoods.
Washington reports a 30 percent drop in imports of creosote oil from England and Germany since August 1, prompting American manufacturers to boost domestic production by about 25 percent. Most consumed by railroad and timber industries, the oil now supports 72 plants and large scale preservative use, with rising farm timber and fence post treatments but limited farmer adoption.
Correspondence of Associsted Frese discusses regulations for mixing flour with potato flour. The dubious text covers household use, misprints, and unclear directives. It hints at compliance issues and guidance for housewives amid inconsistent language.
A scratched article recalls the Pittsburgh district’s early coal mining near Duquesne Heights and the Panhandle railroad crossing, outlining the pioneer mine and its brief history from the colonial era through the Revolution and the city’s subsequent growth, with humorous modern remarks on Smoky City soot.
Oakland park chief Lee Kerfoot announces a plan to house aquatic birds from the Pacific coast on an artificial three acre island in Lake Merritt. The refuge would provide feeding and year round protection for ducks swans pelicans geese and other wild fowl. The council supports the plan.
A 19th century report notes new WV statutes impacting divorce. It states that mismated couples seek relief, applications rise, and traditional court hearings shift to in chambers proceedings as judges handle testimony and rulings under revised statewide rules.
Ad copy-like fragment lists supposed features of an A B gas range. Poor readability clouds specifics but hints at a claim of top performance. No clear dates, places, people, or organizations are identifiable from the text.
A housekeeper shares how grocery shopping near Cheap to buy goods changed daily meals. She details price awareness, better cuts, and careful market trips with Mrs Scott, noting smaller portions and selective purchases to stretch budgets without sacrificing variety.
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