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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
8
An article extols Sealshipt Oysters as pure and fresh, argues against dirty water methods, and warns about Pure Food law enforcement. It highlights oyster quality, freshness, and the dealer’s role, noting demonstrations by Mr. Fordta and promotional materials offering tips on selecting and rejecting oysters.
Thanksgiving and social notes from Mount Hope recount visits among families including Mrs Nelson Halleck, Mrs Austin, Mrs Turner, Mrs A R Watson, and Mrs Summers. Reports mention illnesses, horse trading, a Thanksgiving marriage of Miss Mary Rogers and Mr Newbro, a November 29 birth, a quiet holiday, and local prayers with Rev Meredith.
A vintage advertisement promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for weak stomach heart or kidneys and suggests using Dr. Jive-tableta. It emphasizes strengthening the system and claims the tonic can restore vigor, urging readers in Rauine Wisconsin to try the remedy.
A long list of in store discounts across floors and aisles. Umbrellas for ladies men and children priced from 49c to $5.00. Millinery trimmings half price. Fancy work baskets pins cushions and linen goods up to $5.00. Teddy bears leather novelties and jewelry items discounted. Bedding linens lace curtains and tablewear also shown with wide price ranges.
A local sale lists ladies coats priced from 1.00 to 87.50 and children’s coats from 1.00 to 7.50, with former ranges. Ladies suits from 7.50 to 17.50, Voite skirts five to fifteen, Panama skirts 2.98 to 10.00, misses skirts 1.98 to 5.00, and lace waists 3.00 to 10.00, reflecting discounts on various items suitable for ages up to 16 years.
Furs priced from 81.00 to 10.00 for ladies and muffs 2.50 to 15.00. Includes children's sets 1.00 to 2.50. Nut Ced silk kimonos 3.50 to 8.00. Silk waists 2.98. Sorosis Shoes 3.50, Jolliffe Shoe 2.50, other popular shoes 1.50. Children’s shoes of all kinds available.
Melvin Costello underwent surgery to treat an internal abscess at Grafton Baritarium after a Sunday morning operation. Though not immediately dangerous, his condition remains serious. In Flemington, Christmas shopping picks up as people hope for a more elastic currency and Congress action. Married clandestinely, Lawrence Whitehair and Miss Carmie Marks eloped last Sunday and announced their marriage by letter to her parents.
Hair is the crack baseball pitcher, though small, and players across surrounding towns testify to his effectiveness. Dr. W. C. Curry visited Grafton on Tuesday. Mrs. I. D. Martin and Miss Lena Sinsel travelled to Clarksburg and Fairmont to attend a funeral for Curtin Davidson at Simpson. Imperial German Brew at the Palace Cafe is noted. A promotional pitch for Sweet Melody Flour and a brief ad text follow.
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