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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1908
Page
5
An old advertisement ridicules a rival claim by noting no real coffee is used. It promotes Hearth Coffee as made from toasted grains nuts and similar ingredients. The copy asserts quick preparation in minutes and targets all dealers.
Town council tables petitions for GHG and other franchises including brick dwelling on Main Street. Members discuss extending Shinuston Light and Water lines, fire plug funding, street improvements, and a new sewer for Mahlon Street. A council vacancy filled by Howard J Harmer follows George A Fergison’s resignation amid a busy primary day.
An advertisement extols Dr Shoop's Cough Cure for tickling and dry coughs and claims it is gentle enough for babies. It touts herbal ingredients, notes soothing effects on bronchial membranes, and urges buyers to demand the product from dealers including Mrs RR Barrett of Moundeville.
A faded ad promotes Winslow's Scoti Eng syrup and a cheap monthly premium plan. It offers $500 accidental death, $60 per month accident indemnity, and $50 per month sickness indemnity for 26 weeks with partials, for select risk, payable for 52 weeks. Contact Charles W. Worcester at Main St Clarksburg W Va, Bell Phone 205W.
Prominent Spirit Lake resident Mr. TL J Farnham praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best for constipation. He recommends giving them a trial, saying they are agreeable. Price 20 cents. Free samples. Available from all dealers.
An advertisement urges readers to use Dr Shoop's Restorative to strengthen weak internal nerves tied to indigestion heart and kidney issues. It warns against stressing stomach heart or kidneys and promises quick health return after restoring nerve strength. The copy mentions a simple test to prove the product's effectiveness and repeatedly references SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
In 1897 C N Cornell writes from Roding Georgia praising Kodoahi for curing stomach and bowel issues after purchasing a bottle in spring 1802. He hopes the product brings fame and prosperity. Signed August 27 1906. Sold by all druggists.
Water rent cards for the quarter ending March 31 1908 have been mailed. A 50 cent discount applies to all water rent bills paid at the water works office on or before April 10 1908. Bills unpaid after April 10 receive no discount. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder products advertised.
3100.00 paid by Dr. Shoop for any recent case of grippe or acute cold that a 25c box of Preventis will not break. The Doctor's supreme confidence in the little Candy Card Care Tables-Prevatice-is complete. It's in $100, again at 25 cents with big odds. Preventice contains no quinine, no laxative, nothing harsh. Pneumonia would not appear if early colds were always broken. Safe and sure for feverish children, 48 Preventice 25¢, Ally fudlers, SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
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