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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary telegram reads as Associated Press item from Clarkaburs West Virginia. Mentions Post office, second-clos e mail and names Morrison and Geppert with a wobbly date reference. Unable to extract a clear event or outcome.
A fragmented list presents presidential and vice presidential tickets with electors and a county ticket for Harrison, Kanawha, and other counties. Names include Taft, Sherman, Coffman, Swisher, Reed, Shawkey, Conley, Dareet, Long, Robinson, Miller, Williams, Hart, Riblett, Gore, Morris, Bartlett, Strother, Pigott, Fittro, with county positions such as Clerk, Sheriff, and Prosecuting Attorney. The piece ends with a reflective line about education and responsibility as teaching.
Report fragment suggests John Sherman Darat as regular Republican state auditor nominee placed on Scherr ticket by committees. Content uncertain due to garbled text, date and context unavailable.
The Wheeling Intelligencer is accused of vehemence against the Republican ticket and of publishing slander about living and dead figures. The letter defends Clark May and others, condemning the paper’s character assassination and its political bias in handling Virginia debt questions.
The Pittsburg Dispatch and Pittsburg Gazette-Times challenge Bryan’s slogan Shall the people rule arguing the tariff and monetary policies reflect popular sentiment already tested by voters. They note Bryan’s past moves and warn the electorate about party strategy and candidate credibility in the presidential race.
Courier notes Colonal Bryan aides argue popular rule could mirror Diaz’s, with less wisdom. cites speaker removal power. Pittsburgh Gazette-Times warns Bryan, as Republican, faces danger and asserts the House can remove the speaker at any time with a majority.
The West Virginian reports Marion county valuations under new tax laws raise a five cent levy per one hundred dollars to cover a $25,000 county debt, far more than the six thousand dollars under the old Democratic law. The piece criticizes Democratic debts and notes campaign rhetoric about party figures and editorial prospects in Parkersburg and nearby papers.
The Parkersburg Suite Journal argues bolters seek office rather than victory, citing few imem o vers of the bolt movement and suggesting the pigh ets align with the Democratic platform. Bryan endorses the spirit, while Taft is seen as safely winning the fall for the GOP, amid B&O bonds controversy.
Col. Cuthbert Usnorn returns from Camp Enguley near Kingwood with news that twenty or more men of the state militia will receive leave to travel to Camp Party at La Carne Ontario Sanusky this evening for the national guard wheot. The West Virginia team will not be formed until August 24.
Ad copy promotes Kodol as the sole remedy for sour stomach belching and stomach trouble. It urges immediate use when symptoms appear and claims relief, noting the product is marketed locally.
Advertises Our m ready to use preparation in three varieties lemon chocolate and custard pies. Manufactured by buying and preparing ingredients in large quantities to offer a low retail price of ten cents per package. Two large pies per package. Economical and satisfactory for all households.
Henrietta Kentucky resident Jayn Martin Boyd declares a twenty year battle with granulated sore eyes ended after using Chamber Balm in February 1903. A gentleman advised the product, Boyd purchased a box, used two thirds, and reports no further eye trouble since.
Ladies report improved fit and comfort after using Allen's Foot Ease powder shaken into shoes. The product claims to relieve tight, hot, aching feet, offering a notable comfort discovery. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 26 cents with free trial and corn pad samples advertised.
A promotional item urges weary women to read Book No 4 for Women describing Dr Bhoop's Night Cure suppositories as soothing healing and fast acting. It notes the book is free and provides address for Dr Shoan in Racine Wisconsin.
An old advertisement touts Xodol to prevent early dyspepsia attacks and warns delayed use worsens outcomes. It promotes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as especially suitable for children with a maple-like flavor, available from all druggists.
Schedule shows daily and Sunday only departures from Clarington West Virginia to points Cumberland Washington Baltimore Philadelphia and beyond. Times include early morning departures from Connelinville Pittsboro and Fairmont Morgantown with connections, indicating northbound southbound service and intermediate stops.
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