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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1916
Page
6
An historical ad touts Blacks Stomach and Liver Tablets a 25c box with a double refund guarantee. It claims to cure constipation indigestion coated tongue billousness sallow complexion and headaches via a combination of cathartic tonic and antiseptic actions. If unsatisfied the druggist refunds double the retail price.
A column of playful verse and brisk notes touches on a bold motorist robbed for his gas, fashion forecasts predicting red hosiery trends, and satirical lines about sports and boxing legends. It recalls John Broughton as a pioneering figure in modern pugilism and lists late era boxing history and anecdotes.
A Lancet Clinic article by Dr. James Bell argues against excessive medication for influenza. He recommends early cleansing with laxatives and using a strong antiphlogistic tablet for fever and pain, claiming rapid relief and promoting minimal drug use.
New York officials of Citizens' Central National Bank announce a ten percent bonus on all salaries of 1916 as a Christmas gift to employees. Each worker will also receive a substantial salary increase. Thomas Manion of Mount Carmel Pa. owns a thirty year old hen.
Dave Hickman of Clarksburg endorses Nerv Worth saying a bottle bought for his wife cured years of insomnia nervousness back pain and headaches within two weeks He invites readers to try it with a money back guarantee from Burke's Drug Store and promises relief without risk.
Deven Gent reports Berea College in Kentucky claims 1,400 students are fed at seven cents per meal. President Frost credits economies in numbers and a balance ration policy, noting weight gains and a $559.49 net on boarding halls as proof. Students skip tea coffee and butter to cut costs.
The report details a 450 mile mountain front engineering effort with 2448 miles of rail rebuilt or repaired, 590 miles of new rail, 150 miles of teleferica cables, 30000 miles of telephone wire, 10000 new buildings, 200 miles of narrow gauge laid, and 110 bridges, credited to 120 civil engineers of the government.
Public works report notes vast construction effort at the front over eighteen months. Sturm and Wilson, aided by engineers and 200000 workers and 100000 army mules, hitched to 50000 wagons, describe the scale despite enemy fire, avalanches, snow and material shortages. The message highlights parcels and a dollar box promotion as part of wartime support.
Meldt Virginia woman recounts relief from headaches stomach trouble and ill health after using Thedford s Black Draught for over ten years. She praises its vegetable formula aiding digestion and regularity and says her family keeps it on hand for minor illnesses. The product has operated for over seven decades and aided millions. Your local druggist sells and recommends it.
The Muskingum College basketball schedule for the coming season is announced. Key dates include January 8 hosting West Virginia Wesleyan College, February 13 at Davis and Elkins College in Elkins, February 14 hosting West Virginia Wesleyan at Buckhannon, February 15 at West Virginia University Morgantown, February 16 hosting Fairmont Normal School, February 23 hosting West Virginia University, and March ? Wheeling Young Men's Christian Association at Wheeling.
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as excellent for constipation. It claims they are pleasant to take and mild in effect and notes they are obtainable everywhere.
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