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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1908
Page
2
The Telegram reports exclusive New York designs for sale as scam paper patterns. Each pattern costs 10e and is available for purchase by mail or in person.
Ellen Stan outlines a simple approach to sewing a plaited skirt for misses. The piece stresses choosing reinforced patterns, marking notches and perforations with chalk or needle, and careful layout before cutting. It offers a three size pattern for ages fourteen to eighteen and instructions to mail 10 cents and pattern number 3345 to receive by mail.
Charleston reports a Senate amendment to tighten prohibition on July 1 1899 banning manufacture sale and keeping for sale of intoxicating drinks except for medicinal pharmaceutical mechanical scientific and ceremonial uses. The legislature must provide penalties securities for suspension and strict enforcement of the act.
Roane County Senator E W McKown applies for the West Virginia penitentiary wardenship left vacant by C E Haddox. A close ally of Governor Dawson, McKown has long supported the governor’s agenda. He brings wide public affairs experience and chaired a joint legislative committee that studied state institutions.
Governor Albert B. Cummins of Iowa declares for William H. Taft as the Republican presidential choice. He says Taft is the party’s lexical candidate and likely the will of most Republicans, with three-fourths of Congress supporting Taft and Washington backing him as the strong candidate.
More than a score of Fairmont residents and their companions will attend the Fairmont Nicht event at the Clarksburg circus tonight. A special electric car service is limited. a charabier car will transport attendees. Most will depart Fairmont at 6 p m for the benefit.
Charleston dispatch reports broad support for the Aldrich bill among business leaders and politicians. Bankers, manufacturers, coal operators, and lumbermen see it as essential to supply currency during a depression, with figures like Major McGraw and senators from the region urging national action to prevent industrial stagnation.
Deeds recorded involving Joseph Lorenzo to Ray Vesur for 2 acres Crassolit and Noah Williams to Austin Williams for 100 acres Peel Tree Pine Grove Mfg IL and 1 Co to C L Bunter for 5 lots Northview Prudence Fitzpatrick to Lemuel J Kertin for 1 lot near Adamston with multiple transfer details listed.
An important meeting of the Woodmen of the World is held tonight in the Pythian building. All members are urged to attend as initiations and other important business are to be transacted.
CW McTall and his wife with their son depart this morning for Hello Vernon Pennsylvania for the westward month or longer as Mr McFall completes work here. Local readers remember the pleasant gentleman and his family who made many friends during their stay in Toledo Ohio.
A church conference is planned at Pride's M. E. chapel for this evening at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
A garbled ad promotes Sweet Melody Flour and Are Dew Little Early Risers pills for sale. It mentions availability at dragetets and emphasizes pleasant effects and general sale through stores.
The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla provides permanent relief for fatigue and general weakness. It promotes its tablet form and asserts efficacy for daily use with a 10 dose supply. Prepared by Hood Co Lowell Massachusetts.
A fragment notes that fortune comes to those who read and use advertising in Telegram columns, highlighting the idea of leveraging newspaper ad content as a path to success.
A collage of medicinal claims promotes Chamberlain pain balm Beo laxative cough syrup DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy. Advertisers urge readers to buy through local druggists and request trial boxes by mail while promising relief from cough catarrh and nasal discomfort.
The readable text is garbled with phrases like Amwe's Little Liver Pilla and Inzy Ivers. It mentions price 2%c gold by Hy Burke and a vague product title Sweet Melody Flour. The fragment offers no coherent event or clear entities beyond scattered names.
Early 20th century ad style urges readers to revise diet and use Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to cure stomach troubles and constipation. It promotes Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as safe, non narcotic, suitable for babies, and sold by all dealers with free samples and testimonials.
Notice states a stockholders meeting at the D. J. Carter office in the Lowndes building on February 21 at 7 p.m. meeting called by P. Sutter secretary of Sutter Roofing and Cornice Co.
The ad promotes Casca sweet as a well known remedy for babies and children claiming quick quieting effects. It notes the ingredients printed on the bottle and states no opiates. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised for gentle prompt relief of cough and throat irritation, sold by all druggists.
A small enterprise advertises transforming worn garments into fresh looks. Cleaners claim to salvage fabrics and produce revived apparel through simple services.
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