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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
2
A local notice announces a week of sales featuring many styles of fine material suits. Available colors include black brown blue tan and Copenhagen with options in single and double breasted cuts. Some are braided trimmed while others are plain tailored for a neat, up-to-date look.
Readable ad fragment promoting men's and children's suits at half price with window display. Includes pricing on boys knee-pants shirts blouses hose and overalls with bold claims of savings and newest styles.
A partial roster of visitors and locals notable in Fairmont includes Dr Witte Holten of Waithos back from New York after medical study, Samuel A Elliott of McAlpin in the city on business, Toya Washburn of Good Hope and J C White of Parkersburg visiting, plus Mrs Matsloix Randell from Charleston and others. The article notes Dr D B Morgan of the state board in Parkersburg for physicians certificates and mentions additional guests and movements among Fairmont residents and nearby towns.
A fragment from West Wilford reports on the political scene surrounding a primary election. Mentions candidate performance, supporters, and a call for unity behind a single platform. Includes brief notes on church services by Rev. Warmen and a visit by Highland to his mother in the area.
The following named person has filed an application and petition for license to sell at retail spirituous wines liquors and beers in Clarksburg West Virginia for the year beginning May 1 1908 R A Davis J T Swager building 828 West Pike Street Also notice that the applicant and petitioners will be heard by the City License Court at a regular meeting on May 15 1908 Signed Will Colm Clerk of the City of Clarksburg April 14 1908
Timothy A. Lapfery seeks a fourteen month license to sell alcohol at retail in Salem West Virginia from May 1, 1908. Hearing set by Harrison County Court on April 27, 1908 at the court in Clarksburg.
Fragmentary notice discusses Simon Ogden as a candidate for a price to perform a dog killing task. The text hints at some community interest and possible acceptance but remains vague about time place and authority.
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a pure glyceric extract for women’s weaknesses. It claims relief from headaches backache nervous distress and menstrual issues, promises a permanent cure, and notes availability by mail for 2 shillings per box with endorsement and instructions.
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