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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1908
Page
2
Owing to the sale's success the store extends the Great Clean Sweep event with deeper bargains. management reports brisk business and urges July shoppers to act as August nears its end, promising further reductions through the final sale day.
War veterans at Gamp Fire compile a long list of soldiers connected to Mannington and surrounding towns. The roster includes numerous names with units from the 6th to 18th West Virginia Infantry and allied regiments, plus several related officers and aides across Fairmont Shinnston and Wyatts. The fragmentary notes reflect a memorial-like roll call from the Civil War era.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims kidney disease heart failure and sudden deaths stem from kidney issues and offers a free sample bottle and book via mail from De Witt Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
The Harrison County West Virginia Board of Education will sell at public auction on August 24, 1908, at 2:00 PM at the Harrison County courthouse front door in Clarksburg. The parcel along Limestone Creek near the Northwestern Virginia Turnpike includes a former public school building. Terms: one third cash now, remaining in two equal installments with interest from date of sale. The property was conveyed April 3, 1835 by Benjamin S. Reyne Camden and Gideon D. Cy, recorded in Deed Book 62 at page 24. The sale is conducted by Cyrus Wenb, County Superintendent of Harrison County Schools.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease as a cure for tired achy feet and hot sweating. It claims instant relief and greater comfort for those using tight or new shoes, offering a free trial package and a sample sanitary corn pad from Allen & Olmstead of Le Roy, N Y.
Pain relief claim for various aches with Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets. Free trial offer mentioned. Box text promotes formula and asks readers to consult a doctor or druggist. Sold by dealers.
garbled OCR text mentions eye trouble and Chamberlain's Salve used by two gentlemen in February 1303. unclear names or places. references a flour brand and a salve trial with eye complaints, but details are scattered and fragmentary.
We are exclusive agents for these famous shoes and oxford models. The line includes tan patent and gun metal finishes in sizes 5 to 10 1 2, widths A to D. Prices listed at 5.00 and 6.00.
Highland Bros. & Gore advertises Walk-Over Oxfords described as the class of fashion and the model of form. Shoes come in tan patent and gun metal with sizes 5 to 10, 11, 5 A to E widths. Selections urged while sizes last.
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