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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1903
Page
3
A review of Wilhurt Spenser’s new comedy opéra Miss Bob White staged in the city, praising the capable cast Romilly Tinting Ale Dorey and others, with vibrant costumes and music. The piece blends light satire and whimsy, ending with a nod to wartime morale and a timely plug for Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy.
A damaged, fragmentary text references Messrs Nisin Zimmern and Hile county, a presentation in a minnet, and a list of names including Chor preweacesd, with unclear context and potential references to Philadelphia and a December sequence. The passage remains largely unreadable.
The Atlanta Journal notes a debate on whether American women embody the finest beauty. It discusses the difficulty of judging a perfect profile, noting shadows and lip contours can distort perception, and suggests regional norms influence judgments of refinement and facial features.
How to prevent croup by early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the first sign of hoarseness or rough cough. The remedy is praised as safe, pleasant, and dependable, with sale through Stone Mercer drugstors.
A Curlwan wedding custom in West Africa grants the bride a grave plot six feet long. The oldest bride’s relative presents the land for family graves, with successive burials placed deep beneath ground. The tradition endures as a central, revered token of enduring lineage and memory.
An ad touts Pain Balm as a superior uniment for relief of deep cut muscular and rheumatic pains. It claims plaster substitutes for back chest and side pain and credits Stone and Meteor druggists as sellers.
A physician claims a cure for piles using a risky eye-injection method and a crude compression technique. The text advertises Dr Bosanko of Philadelphia and notes availability from Elona & Mercer druggists, with a free case write inquiry.
Fragmentary OCR describes odd household routines and a promotional blurb for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It notes wet clothes hung to dry, a top-floor pulley system, and a kitchen scene with potatoes and collars. Includes a Detroit testimonial praising appetite restoration. Available from O. O. Stoma, druggist.
In Prince Edward Island lore, residents recall a dramatic storm tale from Point Prim about a chain ball severing a church steeple during a French attack, with phantom tones warning of danger. The piece also advertises early morning bowel routines and Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, suggesting gentle relief, sold by Stone and Mercer druggists.
Special tour listings from Balkintore & Ohio and Southern Railway offer round trip fares from Washington to Jacksonville and other Florida destinations. Packages include sleeping car accommodations, meals, and continuous validity on select trains. Contact Lattimore & Ohio ticket agents for details and final dates.
Finch Brothers and Hay es advertise imported Shire, Peacheon and Hackney stallions for sale after winning first prizes at the Ghieagh International Show. The sale promises exceptional values over the next forty days to make room for new imports in February 1904.
Empire National Bank of Clarksburg in Harrison County West Virginia is certified by Deputy Comptroller Thomas P. Kane to commence banking. The document, dated October 31, 1903, confirms compliance with federal banking statutes and banking as provided in the Revised Statutes.
Glarketurg January 12, 10 o clock morning at the bank’s hall to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to consider a revision to article three fixing the directors at not more than ten nor less than five shareholders. D. M. Jackson, President. December 12, 1m.
This old time wares ad promotes a whiskey called Sweet Woody Flow made from selected grain. It touts a hand made process and recommends it for family and medicinal use. Sold by Boys, Davia and Willis in OcA-2dta.
A brief notice states that East Clearkburg seeks fifty houses to meet housing needs. Authorities anticipate progress through proposals from builders and local developers.
Readable notice advertises public dancing at Eikbridge on Tuesday and Friday nights with admission 50 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for Indies. Music by Davis Willis at the Peerlese piano. Locations near B. and O freight depot.
M D Stuart buys and vets nags at large barns on Traders Alley behind Central Presbyterian church, site of the former Clarksburg Transfer. He plans to keep horses on hand continuously and will take a few boarders at the barns.
Vague veterinary ad promises treatment for a sick animal by Dr Harper. Claims specialty service with reasonable charges. Office location given as 411 Pika area, unclear street name.
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