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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1915
Page
23
The Norfolk and Western rail line electrifies a coal corridor to improve movement of heavy tonnage from Pocahontas mines. Electrification targets the steep grade section to surpass steam limits, enabling faster trains and reducing coal burned per unit of work.
A unique medical regulator uses a mutilated grass tube holding a moist sponge between poles. When compressed it creates resistance and increases current flow, while separating the poles breaks the circuit, as reported by the Trusted World.
Al G. Barnes wild animal show will arrive November 17 for daily performances at the Exposition Grounds on the aviation field at Joy street Isthmus entrance. The 29 car circus with 640 animals will remain through December and winter quarters on site. Children may be admitted free on November 17 as a holiday for the kiddies. The circus plans spur other large amusements to seek space at the exposition.
Beware potato fin warnings as householders near the Ohio River market note home grown potatoes now aiding at B. . Irnight house. Best varieties include Trish Cobbler Dibbies Ruscatt Green Mountain with 00 per bushel prices. Delivery options and phone contact listed.
In New York on October 30 Teddy Bobble Miles Dick and Fordham are retired to the state Inebriates farm at Warwick. The aging horses have spent years pulling ambulances and once enjoyed Bellevue nurses during Mile’s sugar debauches. They will travel two days to Warwick where they will work and browse.
A hunting party from Marscreek in Centre County, Pennsylvania, in the Allegheny foothills, shot a monster bear after mistaking a tree creature for a raccoon. The bear weighed 882 pounds, the largest on record locally, and was hauled out by wagon the following day.
Report describes a depopulated town under German siege in 1944 context with residents moved to Isieneea shelter. British resort nearby, papers printed in German and French showing war booty ads. Advertisements claim loot from France and Retium offered by German authorities amid occupation.
Fragmented ad proclaims Willard Battery Service offering for sale many machines and parts. It touts factory prices and a battery inspection program enabling car owners to have batteries checked and repaired regularly, claiming reduced long term costs by preventing unexpected failures.
In Marton Arkansas on Oct. 30 a mob of about 200 men besieged the jail to seize a jailed Black prisoner accused of assaulting a white woman. Deputy Sheriff Willford and others blocked entry, forced a retreat after firing warning shots, and hid the jail key to defuse the confrontation. The mob dispersed after determining to wait for legal process.
Henry Clews of Broad Street in New York treasurer of the Dollar Christmas fund for destitute Belgians reports receiving the first installment of 4000 dollars. Scores of letters show sympathy for Miss Cavell and others in Belgium. Clews notes worsening conditions as winter nears and the appeal continues.
The farmer of the future uses wind generated electricity to light barns and residence. Kansas State Agricultural College conducts experiments to prove it successful and to develop practical machinery for such plants, overcoming past scepticism and aiming for rapid progress.
Sir Johnston Worden Robertson plans a Hamlet show touring the southern states to raise funds for a dollar Christmas fund. Grangille Barker and Percy Burton, producing Bernard Shaw's Androcles and the Lion, have pledged two matinees to support the appeal. Collecting sheets will be sent to responsible persons by Percy Sullen, secretary of the fund, at 66 Broadway New York.
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