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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1907
Page
3
Review lauds Dainty dancing sweet singing and clever comedy in B C Whitneys Isle of Bang Bang. Spectacular scenery and polished costumes mark a touring show praised for its engaging musical surprises and strong chorus performances led by notable singers and dancers.
The Isle of Bong Bong promises a perfect presentation as part of a delightful satire with Gua Sohike and Whitney's stage direction. The program also advertises The Gibson Girl starring George F Hall on Thursday February 14 with a New York to Broadway Roof Garden showcase.
The Willson Audio and System Company charter is recorded in the county clerk's office with authorized capital of $10,000. Founding directors include D. R. Stiles, R. B. Willison, T. Blair Willison, Guy H. Earle, and Frank A. Willison. Due to growth two additional auditors are to be added, one to join Frank Willison and Mr. Stiles, the other to be secured in a week. Mr. Stiles formerly led the Consolidation Goal Company at Semervet, Pa and served thirteen years in the Baltimore & Ohio railroad auditor’s office.
The state supreme court granted the petition of Grafton citizens seeking a mandamus to vote this spring on the liquor license question. It ruled last year’s election illegal since a prior election on the same issue occurred the year before. Grafton charter allows biennial elections, so the spring result will stand for two years.
Osiris Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine to hold ceremonial session on Thursday February 28 at 7 30 p m in Wheeling. Imperial Potentate Alvah P Clayton to preside confer degrees and attend as honored guest with petitions for membership in consideration.
Yow notes Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and lasts forty days until Easter. Rt Rev Bishop Dono hue of West Virginia diocese.read Lent regulations in Catholic churches. Fasting abstinence alms and other works urged in Catholic Episcopal and Lutheran services during Lent with services set Wednesday and Friday evenings.
A city cemetery advertisement highlights perpetual care for all lots. Readers are invited to contact the cemetery at 330 W. Male Bt or 317 Home for information about ongoing maintenance and services.
Hearings for William Robey and Mrs Martha O'Donnell on charges of cohabitation were postponed to February 20 by Magistrate Gordon. O'Donnell released on bond. Robey remains in custody. The report also mentions a patent remedy and an unrelated note about daily fees.
An analysis traces the figure Mrs Grundy to Thomas Morton's Speed the Plow, noting her as a hypothetical social censor whose imagined presence governs manners. The piece recounts Dame Ashfield and Susan in the comedy and explains how the concept became a lasting symbol of rigid social judgment in literature.
A jumble of vintage ad claims touts Kilmer's Swamp-Root kidney remedy with free samples and medical testimonials. It also promotes Shoop's Health Coffee as a coffee substitute and mentions a furniture repair business and a collecting agency offering refunds.
An advertisement notes a two day treatment free offer for digestion issues and impure breath with King's Dyspepsia Tablets to improve appetite. Sold by Frank G. Bland.
Ad shows Acme Collecting Agency at 110 South Third Street promoting Prompt collections. It also touts Pine Salvo Carbolised antiseptic poultice for eczema chapped hands lips cuts and burns sold by Frank G Bland.
A vintage advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup as the best remedy for winter coughs. The copy mentions local retailer F C Welch and plumbing on Halt Pike Street, with playful alliteration about Willie Winnie and Wintry winds.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles and a croup cure. It claims fast, painless relief within 20 minutes, with no vomiting or sickness, and urges readers to try the product available through dealers.
Readers are urged to join a subscription club with dramatic discounts on Daily Weekly and Monthly publications. The notice promises commissions to agents, asks readers to request sample copies, and advertises bargains such as $5 worth for $2 and multi publication bundles. It cites a veterinary column as valuable to cattle or horse owners and invites immediate inquiries.
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