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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1913
Page
6
Incomplete text describes shipments and staging details with garbled names and dates. Mentions stationing and immediate dispatch, with references to routes or departments and a potential timetable or process change. Overall, the readable portion hints at logistics adjustments without clear entities or outcomes.
An old advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a trusted remedy for pregnant women. It promises comfort, avoids strain during labor, and claims easy muscle expansion and smoother delivery. The pitch urges immediate purchase for $1.00 and to request the illustrative booklet from Bradfield Regulator Company in Atlanta GA.
An old advertisement from McDuff Virginia touts Black-Draught as a purely vegetable remedy for stomach pain headaches and various stomach ailments. It claims wide usage for over 70 years with vast sales and recommends a 25 cent package. Also a public notice bids for cement sidewalk effort on Milford Street and a retaining wall on Baker Ave with bids due by a stated Thursday date.
A garbled notice describes a well known Whi Wis merchant sending a stock of medicines. It mentions Berlain's sons aiding in selling to customers and states after receiving items the merchant himself will handle the sale.
A fragment from a vintage section provides rug care tips noting the rug is old and worn. It mentions damp repair, cleaning steps, and avoiding fabric damage while describing an advertisement on page five. The garbled text implies practical maintenance guidance and a faded retail or home care note from the period.
Details of American League and National League standings and results from yesterday. Notes on players and batteries, with game pairings for today and tomorrow including Chicago at Philadelphia and St Louis at New York. Rows show team records and scheduled matchups.
George Riley of Buckhannon visited Shianston on Sunday while Archie Miller vacationed at Mt Lake Park. Mise Mattle Tate, studying music in Boston, stayed with Mrs Do A Short. Frak Ferguson returned from Ontario after work with Ferguson Construction. Victor Martin of Enterprise and Mr and Mrs D J Carter of Clarksburg visited. Mr Nuzum of MudMok visited, as did Mr and Mrs Radabaugh and family on the West Side. Mrs Ella Demm and daughter were noted residents nearby.
A. Hamburger, proprietor of Hamburgers department store in Clark, announces the opening of a larger two story store at 355-357-351 West Main Street, opposite Empire National Bank. The building will host a full range of ladies, men, and children’s clothing, shoes, hats, millinery, furnishings, dry goods, carpets, and rugs. The public is invited to the opening Friday August 15 with entertainment and special events for attendees.
An advertisement touts Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a cure for constipation headaches dullness irritability and poor complexion. It claims the product ends liver issues and related suffering with simple use.
An old fashioned patent medicine ad claims Hot Springs Liver Buttons cure constipation by freeing the bowels of toxins and alleviating headaches and irritability. The copy warns against drastic drugs like calomel and urges readers to buy the product at druggists with testimonials mailed from Hot Springs Ark.
Valuations of water power properties show a total of 4 415 500 this year, with last year at 2 202 992. Appalachian Power Company leads gains, rising from 190 000 to 1 250 000, the sole firm progressing significantly in water power development for taxation. West Virginian Water and Electric Co increases from 850 000 to 960 000, and express companies see mixed moves as Adams Express declines while American Express picks up.
The message emphasizes genuine enthusiasm in applying for work. It warns that employers value earnestness and commitment over casual interest, urging applicants to show clear intent and readiness to contribute to potential roles.
A readable fragment lists curtain and fabric items with prices. Mentions heavy French textiles at around $4.50, capes or mantles and lace items priced from $2 to $5. It references Arabian cartetta curtains and border fabrics and notes prices from $2 to $5 with final markups up to $780 in a local sale context.
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