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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
3
An old ad promotes Foleys Honey Tar Seapate and Shapps Magic Ointment for piles. It asserts quick relief from itching pain protruding or blind piles and urges trying the product with certainty and satisfaction, noting availability from all dealers.
The News Herald praises Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe and effective for all ages. It notes the doctor opposed opium and narcotics and challenges rivals to find a harmful ingredient. The article claims government purity laws now help consumers, urging purchase from dealers.
The ad promotes Dr Shoop Catarrh Cure for nose and throat catarrh with a free trial bottle offer. It claims the balm soothes the throat and nostrils, purifies foul breath, and urges readers to call and investigate the product.
A vintage slogan advertises Dr Shoop s Preventicn candy tablet as a quick aid against approaching cold or flu symptoms. It claims prompt relief and an ounce of prevention, sold in 6 cent and 25 cent boxes by all dealers.
Sumner Childs recounts a tale of a man who pretends to be a cousin to a California family visitor, courting Susie Seleh while hiding his true identity. After a long ruse and letters between cousins, a planned marriage collapses when truth emerges, revealing the fiancé’s deception and ending with the narrator’s eventual marriage to someone else.
A fragmentary notice claims public speakers are frequently interrupted by coughing and cites Foley's Hower and Thr as a solution. It mentions a yellow opiate-containing package sold by Sturm & Wilton and references AWET MELONY FLOUR.
An old instructional fragment describes constructing a water clock using a cork float and a wire pointer. It details aligning a cork at the top to steady a wire with two needles as clocks hands, and marking hours by letting water run from a bottom opening to touch a cardboard surface. The text also includes a cadastral notice about land and mining rights in Harrison County, with sale terms and a special commissioner.
A fragmentary column surveys the whirling dervish spectacle from Persia, noting fasting devotion and claimed supernatural powers. It recalls a glazier monkey in Germany and kabbalistic puzzles, ending with a cryptic reflection on joy and learning.
Notation to customers announcing Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung trouble claims no opiates or harmful drugs according to National Pure Food and Drug Board. Recommends safe use for children and adults. Also mentions Molody Flour.
Public auction scheduled December 21 1906 at the Harrison County Courthouse front door for two lots near Clarksburg known as Northview or Pine Grove Farm on Williams Avenue. Details include parcel deeds from 1896 and 1901, with vendor lien retained and payments in thirds and notes with interest. Additional lot at 367 West Mechanic Street Clark District Clarksbury sold with one third cash and six and twelve month credits, vendor’s lien and notes secured. Clerks certify bonds and commissions.
A decree of the CirCuit Court of Harrison County WV dated October 18 2006 in Chancery causes United States West Virginia plaintiff versus Albert Miles and others orders sale of property at the Court House steps. On Saturday December 8 1906 at 1 pm the two story frame dwelling on Lot 16 in the Boughner Addition in Olarkeburg is offered to the highest bidder.
All persons indebted to Martha Jackson deceased must pay at once to James Boyle administrator at his new office in Clarksburg Harrison County West Virginia. Creditors must present claims within 30 days from the date hereof dated November 18 1906. James Boyle Admr of Martha Jackson estate.
Notice requests any person with an interest or claim to savings books numbered 1221 and 88231 to present them or contact The Lowndes Savings Bank and Trust Company. Claims should be submitted to stop service and new books issued. Signed by Geo L. Duncan, Secretary and Treasurer.
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