Shortage of Water Delays Oil Drilling in Salem Area
In Salem diateiit thin county, multiple wells in Wetzel county and nearby fields report drilling halted mid operation due to a water shortage. Operators drill deeper but production paused as water scarcity constrains drilling activity and gas/oil output remains limited.
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Salem
Thin County
R. G. Davin
Gorton and Haan
Poladas Saat
Wetzel County
Hax
Haw Ar Ink Slater
Qomusatyyttus
George WV
Reckless Driving Provokes Noted Downtown Chase
Pool Hickman enjoys notoriety for reckless driving, performing a wild Friday night on Monticallo avenue. He turned the corner at Main Street, speeding with little regard for safety as residents scattered. He struck a vehicle driven by F. Danleth, leaving the rear wheel dragging and speeding away, witness reports say.
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Pool Hickman
Tio
Monticallow Avenue
Ehst “Main Street
Avenas
Lek Hmu
Uunto
Thim
ML F. Danletth
Pool
Hia
Regents Meet: Normal Schools Appointments and Building Plans
The State Normal Schools regents met in Parkersburg this week approving staff changes for Monroe county and Glenville duties. Holyman named assistant for Miss McCreary’s position. R Win ran back to the executive committee. Herrick of Glenville fills vacancy. The building committee studies the Shepherdstown Normal School project and its completion per specs. Matthew Reich of Parkersburg reported progress on the Glenville tower. Attending: Thomas C. Miller, W. M. Strauss, E. L. Dunn, I. E. Robinson, H. L. Snyder. Current board members include H. Ogdin, J. Wheeling, and Clark W. May.
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State Normal Schools
Parkersburg
Holyman
Monroe
Shepherdstown
Hifton
H. L. Snyder
H. ©. Ogdin
Jo Wheeling
Clark W. May
Lincoln
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Clarkburg Miner’s Testimony
Clarkburg resident B. Johnson of 314 Jackson Street recounts severe backache and kidney pain eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after trying other remedies. He praises the relief from condition, claiming the pills cured his symptoms and endorses Wells & Haymaker as local distributors. Remember the name Doan's.
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B. Johnson
Jackson Atreat
Dean
Wells & Haymaker's
Johnson
Doan
Conte
Fostera Mifharm Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Tame—Donn
Tarsem band at Reynolds Main Street harness shop
A garbled notice describes a band at Reynolds on Main Street near a harness establishment. It mentions a $30 price and references a music company in Elk Ridge building with unclear details and dates. The OCR text is fragmented and hard to parse into concrete actions or events.
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Reynolds
Main Street
Handkerchiefs on sale at bargain prices
Handkerchiefs offered as family gifts with a range of plain, embroidered and initial designs. Plain hewistitched from 10¢ to 50¢, embroidered from 25¢ to 1.50, with a free pretty box with every half dozen.
Table Linens at Flamash by the Yard in Varied Prices
For wife mother or friend, a fine gift of table linen in flamash by the yard. Prices range from 600 to 81/50 per yard with bleach and unbleached options available.
Rugs Horn Mill Agents for Smyrna Rugs at All Prices
To buyers and readers who never purchased, we are mill agents for Smyrna Rugs offering unmatched quality and patterns. We stock a wide range of styles and sizes with prices from door to door, including a carpet at 30 dollars.
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Smyrna
Draperies and Lace Curtains Offered for Home Decor
A local shop advertises Portinges and lace curtains as ideal gifts to beautify homes. The notice promises a wide selection and stylish drapery options for discerning customers seeking decorative improvements.
Umbrellas for Christmas gifts at refined prices
A varied stock of high quality umbrellas sold as ideal Christmas presents for family members. Special detachable handle allows quick change while you wait, making the item easy to pack for travel.
Sofit Pillows Among Top Home Goods on Low Prices
The ad highlights sofit pillows and other home items found during a nationwide search. It emphasizes surprisingly low prices and appealing, pretty tops, inviting shoppers to compare value.
Towels offered in every price range for housewives
The advertisement proclaims a wide selection of towels in stock for households across the land. It highlights prices from 121 cents to 1.00 dollar each, urging buyers to consider the attractive options available.
Gloves for all occasions in Central West Virginia shops
Readable text describes a glove assortment in Central West Virginia offering Mocha Suede Glace Pique and long gloves in various sizes and colors. Promotes Mocha as best earth tone and suggests gloves as a nice affordable gift for family or friends.
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West Virginia
Earth
Carpet Sweepers—Bissell and Goshen models offered
Two reliable carpet sweepers are advertised as essential home items. The Goshen and Bissell builds are highlighted with prices ranging from two to three dollars and sixty cents each.
Leather Goods Chain Hand Bag Ad
The new chain hand bag is one of the most useful items for the lady shopper in years. A bag would make an excellent present for a wife sweetheart or sister.
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Sun
Smokers Goods Advertises Bargains on Tobacco Goods
An old-time classified style note promotes a line of Smokers Goods including briar wood and meerschaun pipes at low prices. The ad addresses fathers husbands brothers and sweethearts seeking to purchase items, urging indies customers to buy.
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Brier Wood
Meerschaun
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Foeny Remedy Co
Evansville
FOERY
Foerg Remedy CO
Imukl Harebeenio
Mike
Poorman
FOERG
Tevor Draketel
Evansyville
Ind
Wells & Haymaker
Kornblum
Pittsburg
Drs. Flowers & Flowers
Main St
Eloor
Licketsburg
Hayes
Harrison
Cleveland
Washington Journal
Metropolitan Hotel and Cafe
Pike Street
W.ef.rau
Glen Elk Hotel
Martin Bros
The
Cash Grocers
Prici
Marvines Eagle
Spurre
rStieki
the Fountain Saloon
Baltimore Street
Royal Club Rge
Cream of
Kentucky
B. F. Fitzpatrirck
Monticello Avenue
Clarksburg
Donn
Clarkburg
Swayor
Eepaet
Sweet Melody Elour
C. J. Suilth
Naval
Plana
Nous
Linn Wine Harmoniat
Bold Hy Te Thomasm Music Company
Elk ‘Iidge
Feboliott
Anthony Gaughan
West VA
John Koblegard
Hugh Jarvis
Coabler
Drei A Veil
Bia
Rigut
FURS
Antil
Asithia
Ogden
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