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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1914
Page
35
An advertisement touts RHEUMA as the cure for rheumatic conditions, asserting it stops uric acid deposits and cleanses the blood. A testimonial from P W Mill of Catawissa, Pa says three doses cured his years of pain, with Ells & Haymaker Co offering a money-back guarantee if it fails.
A wire from El Paso reports General Scott, assistant army chief, delivered Villa's message. Villa wishes readers well. the note was handed to Dr. C. Husk. The Rio Grande border context is noted as Scott and Villa have faced across the river for weeks. A Texas National Guard regiment was ordered to mobilize at Brownsville for border patrol, with Gov Colquitt planning further deployments.
A terse note indicates the possibility of sending two regiments to the border unless a formal request to Secretary of War Garret or Gar is received. The fragment hints at a government contingency regarding military deployment and diplomacy.
A historical advertisement touts ethine double strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It claims an ounce can clear skin, with money back guarantee, and urges readers to obtain it from J H Farrell.
Vera Cruz dispatch reports only three of the American wounded in critical condition. The names cited are H Pulling, seaman Wright, and Private J G Pepple. Other injured are listed in non critical condition.
At a meeting of independent operators in West Virginia a resolution was adopted urging Congress to investigate price reductions from 2.50 to 2.20 per barrel for Pennsylvania West Virginia oil. They fear a restraint of trade and plan a second meeting to form a permanent organization and possibly start an independent refinery.
In Parkersburg on April 24 the body of Paul Schlegal, 69, was found in the Ohio River after he left home that morning to look for work. In the same report, seven alleged drunks appeared before Mayor Will H. Cole. two paid fines, five were warned.
A federal court jury found in favor of Agnes Henson of New York in the breach of promise case against Walter Posten of Elkins, awarding $7,000 to the plaintiff. The usual notice of appeal was filed.
Marriage licenses issued to Waldo H. Wilcox and Geneva L Holcomb and to Henry B. McDonald and Ade Wing.
When ordering spring clothing we exercised utmost skill to select models to please customers and chose fabrics that would deliver satisfactory service for every garment bearing our label, aiming for absolute quality.
Hyomei breathes a quick, harmless antiseptic remedy to treat catarrh head colds hoarseness and bronchitis. The ad touts nature’s method delivering medicated air directly to diseased mucous membranes with immediate soothing effects. Wells and Haymaker Co offer the full Hyomei set for $1 with money back if not benefited. Dr C G Bates visits Bottom. Methodist Sunday school and Bible class honor E J Cunningham and family with a rocking chair gift after ten years of service. a social luncheon follows.
Smithfield April 24 word reached the community of the death of L. Y. on April 6. He was a former resident, had lived in Oklahoma for four years, leaves a wife and four children. Edgel returned to Piney after two years as operator at the Bell Telephone. Clyde Flesher visited recently. Miss Jessie Monon returned to Proctor after a few days with Robert M. Manon. The Modern Woodmen hold a reverence at the bereaved home.
Elmer Washington reports from Washington D C on the International Congress where Prof P F A Kirkpatrick advocates giving every child a small allowance from age five. He argues children should freely spend it. The piece notes railroads expect $10,000,000 in parcel post volume this year and New Jersey factories employ over 922,000 workers.
An ad promotes Hot Springs Liver Button pills as a replacement for calomel and other laxatives. It claims the pills ease constipation, nervous headaches, liver upset, digestion, and skin issues, with promises of gentle effects and doctor approval. Mentions druggists and a 25 cent price, sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co, Arkansas. Also notes a 4000 mile copper wire requirement for a New York office building.
In a colonial tone the text urges Podophyllin as a natural liver bile aid to clear tongue-coated signs of biliousness. It argues the liver is a filter, not a source of cleansing, and that early dosing relieves symptoms quickly. Consumers are advised to buy a bottle at the local drug store and use regularly.
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