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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
2
Owing to strong demand the Great Clean Sweep Sale is extended to clear the balance of stock. Prices drop further as thousands flock to Gees Half the month of August has passed and the sale will end on the last day of the month.
The United States Geological Survey reports that total 1907 petroleum production reached 168,096,380 barrels, up 29,602,200 from 1906. Kansas and Oklahoma led with 49,984,048 barrels, California second, while Texas dropped out of top spots. Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Louisiana show shifting rankings. midcontinent output boosted value rankings despite price changes. Railroads used 19,869,693 barrels of oil as fuel, with 13,593 miles of line operated by oil-fueled engines. The U S remains the world’s top oil producer, with 1907 output surpassing rivals by over 100,000,000 barrels. The full petroleum report will be available soon from the U S Geological Survey, Washington.
A clipped obituary like sketch mentions Patrick Bhistite of Clarknberg with a long magistrate service and a massive shore catch at Sah. ties to firm Willie and Daviewon wholesale hardware. The piece notes a 75 pound whale spear and multi-ton haul amid city developments toward Atlantic City.
Glarkaburg West Virginia letter from W F Devoe & Co claims Devon paint requires one coat and outperforms two coats of any other brand. Mentions customers Daron Mone and J Field with testimonials. Note contains garbled OCR text but conveys Devon paint superiority and a sales pitch.
Aug 31 report says the Bansner glass factory in South Charleston resumes operations after a two month suspension. The plant employs about 150 men and resumes work at its South Charleston location.
The statement from Cross of Clarksburg West Virginia credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing long standing kidney and back pain after other remedies failed. He reports improved strength, fewer headaches, and ongoing recommendations of the remedy. A prior endorsement from 1902 is noted as equally favorable. Granulated sore eyes also attributed to Chamberlain's Salve, with a Ky man praising its cure after two thirds of a box used.
Sweet Melody Flour known as Dr Shopp's Health Cutter misleads buyers by posing as real coffee. It uses toasted grains nuts and malt to mimic coffee flavor and claims a quick preparation time. Sold through dealers as a coffee substitute with a vague price appeal.
R D McKeown declares wife Tabitha McKeown has left home and he will not be responsible for any debts contracted by her after August 10 2008 stating this in Ione Wallace West Virginia notice.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop Restorative to strengthen weak nerves and speed help, plus Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup for children. A testimonial for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy reports a long illness cured in Philippi by one bottle, restoring health. products sold by all dealers.
The Royal Neighbors of America will hold a regular meeting in the K P hall Tuesday at 2 30 PM. A reward offer appears for a cure claim, with references to Haifa Catarrh Cure and a Toledo wholesale firm. The text includes garbled names and stray advertising phrases.
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