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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
7
A damaged OCR of two kid letters to Santa lists Christmas wishes. Alta B. Parsons asks for boots, a pair of ice skates, firearm items and tree crackers among gifts. Alice Denki requests a football, grey jersey, candy, and ants, signed by a "little boy."
A local newspaper note promotes a DIY tonic using Fluid Extract Daisy dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparus. It claims to cleanse wastes from blood and kidneys, relieve backache and weak health, and urges sufferers to obtain ingredients despite pharmacist shortages.
A faded ad promotes a herbal remedy with promises of free bottles and government vouched purity. It urges readers to seek medical advice from a doctor, claiming no charge for the service and offering help for constipation and digestion issues.
Advertisements claim Williams Indian Pile Ointment cures piles and itching, absorbs tumors, and provides instant relief with poultice effect. It offers private parts relief and mail order from Williams Mfg Co Cleveland. price 50 cents and 1.00. Also includes claims by Hall's Catarrh Cure with a fight over cure claims and 100 dollar reward.
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