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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
5
Gage Bros Chicago announces a large new line of trimmed and untrimmed sailors in three brim widths 20 22 and 24 inches. Hats priced as low as 1.00 1.50 and 2.00 attractively marketed for immediate sale with a window display inviting customers to see before stock runs out.
A jewelry and fabric list highlights Ladies' shamois gloves at $2.50 a pair, short shamois $1.50, fashionable gauntlet gloves at $2.25, silk gloves $1.50, plus new trimmings including 44 inch cream figured net at $1.50 a yard. Deep cream medallions sold at 20c to 85c each, ladies' hose three for $1.00, and Easter wash goods in the 18c to 60c range for spring outfits.
Underwear and garments in a Pennant Sale reveal wide ranges from 10c to 1.75 for silk and balbriggan pieces. Ladies vest tight trims at 19c, gauze vests 15c, Vests 25c, boys and girls wear 25c, extra quality balbriggan shirts 50c, silk lisley garment $1, and men pongee shirts 2.50 now 1.75. Spring and summer suits from 1.50. Sale continues through the week with strong value.
Easter preparations include a focus on stylish footwear. Three weeks remain until the holiday and stores promise fashionable Oxfords to match Easter attire, with emphasis on dressing feet as part of the observance.
A garbled adlike passage discusses fooling a coffee critic with Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee made from toasted grains malt and nuts. It touts quick 2 minute preparation and claims no real coffee, aiming to deceive tasters and sell through all dealers.
Puntypook postmaster Thos Stentos claims eight years of rheumatic agony eased by Chamberlain's Fat Balm after trying various remedies. He says the balm gave him more relief than any prior treatment and recommends it to other sufferers.
An OCR fragment shows ads for medicines like Sweet Melody, a laxative cough syrup, and Chamberlain's remedies. It includes an insurance offer with weekly indemnities and disability benefits, plus testimonials claiming efficacy. A Portsmouth Virginia druggist cites Chamberlain’s products, and a Chicago supplier lists distribution.
Social notes list the Marcato Cab Rental recital at the Waldo hotel with performances by Miss Genevieve Haymaker and others, then invitees to Mrs Jdx Beaty and Mr Charles S Cochranes marriage in Mannington. Also covered are a Jolly Club dance, a Mt P church Sunday school class gathering, a United Commercial Travelers meeting in Traders Hall, and local marriages announced with reception details.
A new shipment arrives featuring 1 500 yards of Light Percales and Fancy Madras in varied lengths from 2 to 10 yards. The note mentions multiple patterns and special pricing.
A fragmentary notice describes a clairvoyant at 162 West Main Street offering palmistry and fortune readings for many troubles. It blends with a 1908 bankruptcy notice for W. Wamsley in the Northern District of West Virginia, detailing creditor meetings and claims procedures.
Three men faced regular court in Pike Street. Okey Ston tell received three days jail for default on a three dollar fine and costs. Owen Boyd got five days for default on a five dollar fine. Pete Gurgion was fined three dollars. Cox Will Frazier paid two dollars for disorderly conduct. W Harding acquitted. the group brawled nearby. Tonight the city council is set to meet at the new hall.
A historical notice describes a healing salve for barns and chapped skin named Sweet Elouleur. It claims pain relief for sores, reduces scarring, and lists price at 35 cents. Sold by local dealers and advertised as good for common weather conditions.
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