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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1906
Page
7
Local classified snippet offers a cashy register want ad for box 171 Clarksburg with vague street reference 214 Sixth Street Glen El and an application note for pronines dated April 27. Also mentions a new line of picture frame moulding at ideal Studio Hi G MacDonald.
An early 20th century ad touts Orine Laxative Fruit Syrup as a mild remedy for chronic constipation and bowel regulation. It notes the product does not nauseate or gripe and claims restoration of natural bowel action, with sales by Sturm & Wilkon.
Clarksburg schedule lists outbound and return departures for MAIN LINE to Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia New York with times from early morning to late evening. Westbound services to Parkersburg Cincinnati Louisville and connections to W V A P U D T S Patents and Morgantown adjust with arrivals late night.
A notice lists applicants for license transfers in Clarksburg West Virginia. Davis Hotel Company and Jasper Sons seek transfers to sell wines beers and liquors at specified locations. The City Council will hear the petitions at its May 18 1906 regular session.
An assortment of old advertisements for health remedies and supplies. Foley’s Kidney Cure promoted with cautions about imitations sold by Sturm & Wilson and the Palace barber shop relocation. Also notices for upholstery work, framing services, head-ache powders, and chick feed from local merchants. Includes references to public warnings and local shops on West Pike Street and West Main Street.
The Krebe Tinmiber Co offers coal and timber lands in Webster County West Virginia. Reports on Pocahontas field coal are cited as accurate. Listings include 2,000 acres at 21 dollars per acre 800 acres at 18 dollars per acre and 300 acres at 10 dollars per acre.
The Gimberport bond election authorized 1600 for pavement and street work. Sixty two ballots were cast with forty in favor. Since three fifths were required, the measure passed by only three votes.
Beautiful cemetery plots available at Greerlawn with perpetual care. contact main entrance for information or prices via P. H. Koblegard President T. J. Lynch Lecy or L. Lee Farley Superintendent. Also noting Mrs Alexander of Cary Me endorses Dr. King's New Life Pills for stomach liver and bowels with guaranteed relief from F G Bland pharmacist.
The afternoon ceremony marked the unveiling of the Statute of Benjamin Franklin in a public celebration. Attendees joined officials and residents for the unveiling and remarks.
Music at The Waldo Wells orchestra on Sundays from 6 30 to 8 p m with a special Sunday menu.
The U S S Dewey entered the Suez Canal today while on a dry dock voyage from Port Said April 27. The report notes a brief naval movement as the vessel continues its voyage through the canal system.
N C Sowers, superintendent of the Children’s Home Society, expresses thanks and plans an afternoon trip to Weston. He notes a contribution of 11.00 and asks the Telegram to help raise awareness in the community for this charitable appeal.
An old article fragment argues there is opportunity for every man and urges taking hold with energy to achieve fortune. It names Anthony Bowen of Clarksville West Virginia as a contact for those who believe they are the right person to seize opportunity.
Fragmentary notes discuss whether the Moon could support life and atmosphere. It mentions human limitations and general weaknesses, with an odd reference to illness symptoms and aging.
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