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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
2
A Clarkburg barber pleads sympathy for long hours and irate customers who demand instant shaves. He notes varied requests from perfectionists to sleepers and urges patrons to shop early on Saturday December 23 to avoid the rush and spare barbers among others.
A long roster lists numerous individuals including Chris Adams and Miss Mary Adams among others. The notice catalogs names to advertise a list of unclaimed setters.
A brief cosmetic note endorses applying mercorized wax to peel away rough external skin. It claims daily, gradual removal reveals a new, softer, clearer complexion and urges purchase of mercorized wax at a drug store.
A long roster of individuals and titles is extracted, listing many names with prefixes and titles, including Mrs, Miss, Mr, and various surnames, suggesting a social or society roll call. No clear event or context is provided in the readable text.
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces the foundation for a colossal hotel named Hotel Pennsylvania to be built opposite its New York terminal. The project links to Penn Station via underground passage and offers direct service to New England and Long Island, with access to Seventh Avenue subway and nearby transit hubs.
Rome reports proposed reforms by Minister Leonardo Bianchi to reshape public instruction after the war. He urges universities to focus on industrial and scientific advancement and to drop examinations while public schools emphasize character, duty, perseverance, and practical aims for a modern nation.
A home remedy using Pinex extract and sugar syrup is advertised to end persistent bronchial coughs quickly. The ad touts relief for throat and chest colds, bronchitis, croup, whooping cough, and asthma, claiming pleasant taste and wide use, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co.
A town meeting of voters in Dread Oaks West Virginia is scheduled for December 20 1916 at 7 20 p m in the Council Chamber. The purpose is to nominate municipal candidates for the Citizens Party for the January 7 1917 election. G M Barnett is chairman.
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