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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1913
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative for children and adults. It promises gentle relief from constipation, a pleasant fig flavor, and no griping or nausea. The label claims safe, full directions and urges consulting a druggist for the full name.
Richard D. Orr, age 121 months, son of J. M. Orr of the Orr Coat Company, died after a few hours of illness. He was unconscious most of the time and could not be relieved. The body will be taken to Kingwood for burial Thursday morning.
A double page advertisement draft titled Mascomine Tek Pean Tours is prepared for the Daily Telegram voting contest. The ad specifies publication at noon and outlines the event details for reader awareness and engagement.
A pamphlet titled Prohibition Law by Mr Yost is offered in a 3 by 6 inch format priced at 1 cent. A. F. Combs at the Dally Telegram Office handles sales.
Advertisement promotes Booths Hyomei as a complete remedy for catarrh. It claims the inhaler and bottle relieve foul breath and microbes, with a complete outfit priced at $1.00 and separate bottles at 60 cents. Wells-Haymaker Co. guarantees it.
Fragmented item notes an election, police actions, and court process. Mentions Chief of Police Davison and several ward officials, with arrests and fines reported. Indicates local political activity and legal proceedings with limited clear details.
Will Give An Exhibition Game Tonight featuring ERT Billar and Will Malone, noted New York billiard expert. Malone will then challenge two local pool and billiard players as part of a public event at West Pike Street New Dillard parlors. Local residents invited to attend.
Marion Sowers, financial agent of the West Virginia Children’s Home at Charleston, has been in town for several days soliciting funds. He has collected 39 for the home so far.
Thousands turn from dangerous calomel to Dr Edwards olive oil tablets described as a safe vegetable laxative and liver toner. The Ohio physician spent 17 years developing a sugar coated tablet that mimics calomel’s effects without its negatives, marketed as a gentle yet effective liver booster.
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