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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
4
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce medicines claiming strong endorsements and benefits for digestion and general health. It warns about alcohol use and promotes Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a simple remedy for constipation and related issues. The tone mimics period medical booster copy.
The article notes military social events during the Jamestown Exposition era. It mentions officers expected to attend, planned entertainments, and the chance for single men to meet potential partners among American girls. It highlights the exposure to Uncle Sam’s fighters and options for life as a civilian spouse or officer’s wife.
The Thrice-a-Week World presents itself as a high standard weekly paper for 1906 with prompt global news coverage and serialized fiction from renowned authors. Subscription options include one year for $1.65 and thirty papers for $2.00, with pricing and delivery emphasizing its similarity to daily papers.
The piece highlights a touring show featuring Mr Carle with new musical pieces and a wide chorus. It notes the Maid and the Mercury will be improved and praises the chorus, poster girls, and the famed Pol-VW girls as part of a popular traveling musical act.
A note promotes Eva Tanguay in The Sambo Girl at the Grand, hailed as a pleasant season surprise and a roiling musical spectacle with a chorus of pretty girls. A public warning cautions buyers against counterfeit Foley products.
An old newspaper ad warns that a kidney cure marketed as Sweet Melody Flour claims to prevent Bright's disease and other ailments. The notice cites testimonials from S. Rowen of Wayne and mentions other remedies like Cough Headache Powders and Pooley's Kidney Cure. It also advertises Portland cement and lime with low prices, and lists Salve Balke products sold by F. G. Blau.
Court-appointed receiver Andrew Lyon announces public auction in Harrison County West Virginia for April 1 1906 at 1 PM. Items include lead of draft horses iron wagons a truck transfer wagons tape and pulleys chains harnesses and miscellaneous farm tools. Cash terms.
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