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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
2
We offer deep price concessions to clear every woman's suit coat dress and every ready to wear article for men women and children. This year we begin earlier than the holidays and invite patrons to shop this week for needed items including Xmas presents.
A brief item advertises boys undergarments with multiple price points. It lists 10 for 49 cents and waists at 10 for 4.98 dollars, indicating a sale or bulk pricing. The fragment reflects a midcentury department store or catalog promotion.
A compact price list shows men and ladies shoes offered at escalating amounts from 5.00 down to 1.50. The ad highlights multiple price points and broad size ranges typical of a department or general store catalog page. The repetition emphasizes affordability and selection across both genders.
The article examines Chatham's role in British policy during the Stamp Act crisis. It notes his stance on constitutional rights and legislative supremacy, distinguishing taxation from legislation. It cites his question about colonial participation and his belief that England could not tax the colonies.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions individuals, possibly workers, with scattered terms like Ohio and golds. The passage is incoherent, lacking clear names, dates, or events, preventing a coherent summary beyond noting it is an incomplete local notice fragment.
The Cantons of the Paretard elected the following officers at Fairmont yesterday afternoon Lieutenant Colonel J. Freming re-elected as Department Commander Captain F. A. McFarran of Cantod No 9 Clarksburg Vice-Commander W. A. LaSeur Assistant Adjutant General re-elected Major Lee Belenheimer treasurer re-elected
Shinnston report mentions Lucas and Helian, plus Kartier and Harmes at a local event. Edwin Watkins and Fairmont relatives are referenced. Miss Rose Smith and Miss Bonnke Light appear in casual notes. Robin Harrison named clerk at Merchants National Bank. duties to begin Saturday morning.
Fragmented real estate list shows deeds recorded in multiple districts with parcels and names such as Tennet ee Hern to Sesmore Bartlett and James M Bekman as well as transfers in Clark Sandia and Grant districts. Also notes visits by Miss Atlee Corpening and Miss Gillen Graham Hasselts, plus a skating rink social mention and an advertisement for Mother Gray Australian Leaf remedy for female health issues.
The city observes a national holiday with bank and post office hours affected. Dr. Cy Dees and Surgeon G Rixey near Cherryfield are noted in a stray health advisory. An ad section promotes patent medicines and tonics with bold claims and a supplement offer, while mixed product pitches appear for laxatives and household goods amid the holiday notice.
Highland Bros. & Gore advertise Banister Shoes and Walk Over shoes for men. The copy mentions Jatees A and Walk-Over lines, Blucher and Button styles, sizes A to Ey and emphasis on fit, comfort, and healthful walking. Window display promotes selection and brand variety.
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