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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1907
Page
7
An old advertisement touts a supposed medicine to build up the constitution and claim strength against disease. It offers testimonials and a $100 reward for a confirmed cure, urging readers to send money to J. Chenes & Co in Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists at 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family File for constipation and compares prices with other products.
Dec 9 reports a large crowd in Gringeport visiting the Wiswater mine site at Monongah. People came to view the scene and reconnect with workers, while others hoped for news of relatives among the ill fated mine workers.
A strange report from Gharlyston West Virginia claims a 15 year old boy used Quaker Hedin Teacher extract to supposedly cure a grave medical condition. The boy Virgil Butcher allegedly received immediate aid after his father bought the remedy at McCreary’s store and the mother produced a jar containing a large “dopework” monster, with authorities to verify.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a society or fashion item note and mentions Wilson's and a photo line. The readable parts describe premature wear or events and tease latest photos, without clear people, places, or concrete outcomes.
An article extols disciplined fire drills aboard ocean liners, detailing crew duties, quiet alarms to prevent passenger panic, readiness of lifeboats, and storage of provisions. It explains methods to control fires, including steam, water, and sulphurous gas injections, and notes compartmental ship design and emergency actions like beaching and sea-cocks to flood holds.
Mixed holiday notices include children’s Christmas requests, shy hopes, and family greetings from Harvey, Pearl, and Jane Allison. Also appearing are local promotions for Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup, an auction of a yellow corn car, and Dewitt’s products offered by area druggists.
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