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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
6
An offer from D Manley of Kingisburg WV promises 32 percent annual yield with quarterly payments and 15 percent annual dividend, claiming strong profits and urging readers with funds to contact Box 462.
Local ad lists services by Weary Heinze proprietor including hat cleaning blocking and pressing. Contact at home 409 Ball and Bell 214L for repairs and laundry items.
A.J. Smallwood of 776 W Pike St Clarksburg reports back pain and kidney distress improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits lasting relief and strength gains to the remedy and recommends it to others. Supports include a 1902 testimonial and a 1907 follow up. Sold by Wells Haymaker and Koster Mihara Co Buffalo NY as US agents.
The notice lists Chautauqua season tickets for sale at Sturm and Wilsons drug store and mentions a West Virginia event planned for September. It includes court proceedings in Marion County 1908 and a deposition notice for Thos W Francis in Harrison County. Also references a patent remedy with Bock Hitters and a court date in September 1908.
A bustling array of department stores on Main Street showcases summer bargains across hats, dresses, and novelties. Windows flaunt latest books, magazines, and golfing outfits while timed “one hour” sales draw crowds. aisles brim with parasols, laces, and two piece outfits, with 20 percent discounts on china and other items.
The sheriff is commanded to summon Tyabel J. Pranels to appear before the Morton County circuit court in Chancery, for a case exhibited by Thos. W. Francis and others. The writ is dated August 1, 1908, with Clerk AW Williams recording the process.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions a remedy by druggists and a return to good condition but lacks coherent events, names, or places to describe a full news item. The readable portions reference Kodol and attacks eased by time.
In a grainy ad fragment a product described as a coffee substitute named Sweet Melody Flour appears. It claims to blend toasted steams nuts and milk for a healthful taste and to brew quickly, with dealer availability noted.
A self described clairvoyant on Main Street attracts numerous patrons with claims of abilities to reveal past present and future. He offers consultations for sickness divorce pensions debts buried treasures social matters and more advising without asking questions. Hours run 10 a m to 8 p m daily including Sunday.
Notice to whom it may concern that Andrew Haye, a convict, will apply on or after August for parole reconsideration by the Board of Directors to the Governor. G. Dawson signs as agent for the foundation.
Vague OCR text outlines a chaotic scene with names and roles, noting a two hour window and potential bidder, an obituary or death mention, electrical or anarchist reference, and local officials in a disputed town setting.
Notice states a contract for medal services to be rendered to the Harrison County jail, with terms and bids to be submitted by a specified date. The court reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The notice is issued by the clerk of the county court.
Product claims to aid babies and children with hot weather. Notes lack of ingredients list and asserts no harmful drugs. Marketed as sold by all druggists.
Time scarce. Dean's Regulars claim to prevent constipation by inducing easy healthy bowel action without grinding. Ask your druggist for them. 25.
Fragmentary text describes a doctor named Sharp and a supposed pink pain formula. It mentions pain stopping in 29 minutes, a war reference, and potential product sales by dealers. The source is unclear and contains many garbled phrases.
A damaged OCR note touts Dr. Shoop's restorative product to strengthen nerves and restore vitality. It promises rapid improvement and energy by addressing nerves first, then cardiac and kidney health, endorsed by implied merchants. A closing pitch cites Sweet Melody Flour and air dealers.
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