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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1912
Page
3
A reader exchange discusses swollen hands from washing, then promotes Fels-Naptha soap. The ad urges using the soap as directed to avoid boiling and hard rubbing, saving fuel, health, time, and clothes while a hired helper handles washing.
Washington dispatch lists eminent American engineers selected by the American Association for Highway Improvement to present papers at the London 1913 International Association of Road Congress. Among the honorees are Powell Evans, A. W. Dean, A. G. Batchelder, A. N. Johnson, and many others from state, city, and academic posts. The London meeting precedes the Atlantic City Highway Improvement Congress slated for September 30 to October.
West Virginia inaugurates fair season with the twenty ninth annual Ritchie county fair at Pennsboro from August 27 to 30. The event highlights an award winning speed program and diverse exhibits aimed at improving agricultural conditions and stock in the region.
Weston and surrounding area social items list education changes, personal visits, travel, and community happenings. Highlights include teachers certificate policy, Hood hosted progressive party with guests Ora Moneypenny, J. A. Pullman visiting, relatives arriving from Indiana, chautauqua attendance, and local business moves.
Clarksburg residents endorse a local remedy based on Wean's Kidney Pills. Minnie White of 176 First St reports backaches, nervousness, and dry symptoms improved after using the pills. Sold at City Drug Store and other dealers, 50 cents. Public notice notes marketing through agents at Buffalo and standardized rates.
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