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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
2
The article advises choosing sturdy muslin substitutes like nainsook longcloth and cambric, warns against cheap fabrics, and explains cost savings from buying fabric by the piece. It details pattern cutting, edge finishing, and proper insertion and machine use, noting method changes for non sewing days and the seven step pattern with specific bust sizes.
Judge Phillips orders the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America dissolved as a voluntary association. Officers and agents of the union are perpetually enjoined from acting for or dealing with its property, with a receiver appointed to take over all assets and records and to provide full accounting. The court also restricts banks and financial institutions from disposing of union funds until further order.
Feb 3 report notes Bailey’s two bills shake coal mine politics. One measure targets mine power holders as managers not fellow workers. another requires deep grooves for wires and machine shields. A major fight forms around No 29, seen as an employers liability bill.
Dr J M Callahan head of history at the University will start publishing a series titled West Virginia University Studies in American History using original material from the University Charleston and Washington for his students.
Special commissioner announces public sale on February 17, 1908 at 1 p.m. in Bridgeport, Harrison County. Property includes a three room house on Philadelphia Avenue and several vacant lots in Peck and Willis additions. Sale separate or combined to maximize price. Terms: partially cash, balance in notes with interest and a lien retention. Jesse G Lawson, Special Commissioner. Hesner W. Williams, Clerk. Bond filed as required by decree.
Classified notice offers for sale a six room house with sewer water bath and roof. Includes sale price 1358 and monthly payment 20. Contact 137 Tre street for more details.
The article describes a fraternal campaign among men for social advancement and mutual support. It notes a large Cornell roll and widespread representation from Clarksburg and other cities, detailing benefits to local commerce and transportation linked to this fellowship.
The new Presbyterian church in East Clarksburg is nearly finished in the Industrial addition. Sunday school, led by Floyd Marin for two years, moved into the church. A series of Sabbath services begins with Rev. Marvin Rankin, continues with Rev. Dr. Christopher Humble, and closes with a planned dedication of the rad brick Gothic structure.
Clarksburg endured rapid temperature swings and unsettled skies over several days. On Friday at 7:20 PM warmth gave way to two inches of snow within an hour, then fluctuating readings and alternating snow and rain through the weekend. Fielding Yost of the University of Michigan visited the city as a guest of friends and hosts.
Fragmentary OCR shows testimonials praising a remedy for backache bladder issues and kidney trouble. Mentions July 8 1007 and a Mr Black, with dubious percentages and brand references. Likely promotional clipping with missing context and misread names.
Will J. Hayner of Bailey, Cola reports his wife suffered a months long persistent cough that kept her awake. After three doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, the cough vanished and night troubles ceased, prompting him to note the remedy's effectiveness and availability at local dealers.
An advertisement touts ManZan as a painless, inexpensive pile remedy sold in a collapsible tube. It claims quick application to soreness and inflammation with a 50 cent price and a money back guarantee from HF Burke.
Shoe shoppers flood Osborn's in Waldo as clear ance items move quickly signaling strong demand and popular discounts.
A fragmented directory page lists numerous rooms and firms with scattered names, addresses, and occupations. It mentions attorneys at law, contractors, manufacturers, tailor shops, and insurers, along with partial notes on products and services amid a chaotic, damaged OCR.
Clarkeburg Tent No 19 KO T M O T W holds a Tuesday evening meeting on February 4 at 7 20 to be addressed by State Commander CC sho walter of Parkersburg. New three degree ritual to be conferred and eight candidates are ready. About 26 out of town visitors expected. A lunch, smoker, and toasts follow. Committee of Arrangements GUID H BURNSIDE P C DR J BOPAYNE C J A McDONALD R.
Grippe sweeps the country and Preventier promises relief for early colds with no quinine or laxatives. The Pnewmonia claim is reassurance while a large 48 tablet bottle sells for 25 cents and a pocket size for 5 cents. Sold by all dealers.
An old ad fragment touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation. It urges readers to Ferase their diet and try samples free from dealers amid garbled product names and misspelled phrases.
A historical note describes Kennedy's Larative Cours Syrup as a remedy that eases digestive discomfort and soothes coughs. The text references stomach-related relief and general toning effects, though details are fragmentary.
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