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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
3
In a fragmented 19th or early 20th century ad style notice, Sturm & Wilson promote Folys Honey and Tar as a leading remedy to prevent pneumonia from cold. The text cites misused remedies and encourages recalling caution against neglecting a cough. It mentions various unrelated products and local merchants, with distorted names and places, in a general sales tone.
John Ligetti of Bridgeport West Virginia touts Quaker Herb Extract after a Charleston visit. He claims relief from catarrh headaches and stomach trouble following use of Quaker Herb Extract and Quaker Oil with many local workers reportedly buying and endorsing the remedy. Wells & Haymaker advertise the products at prices of one dollar per bottle and two fifty for larger quantities.
An advertisement offers salary indemnity and accident protection with small monthly premiums. It lists benefits for disability at $500, 60 monthly accident indemnity, 50 monthly sickness indemnity, and partial mortality coverage for 26 weeks. The ad provides Charles W. Worcester’s address in Clarksburg West Virginia and a Bell phone number.
A Texas grocer cites DeWitt's Little Early Risers to ease constipation and restore regularity. The ad praises Dr King's New Lithia Pills for stomach and bowel regulation, urging purchase from Brunk G Bland's drugstore and welcoming readers to a “Weeping Open House.”
An old advertisement promotes Preventives for early colds and pneumonia, touting safety and mild relief. It claims recovery aids for feverish children, listing a large 49 tablet box for 25 cents and vest pocket boxes for 5 cents, sold by all dealers.
Two weddings are reported with details from Baltimore and Little Rock. Gathering Mae Davia becomes Mrs George Wy Quall at 2507 Francia Street Baltimore with Rev John Kuron officiating then guests and gifts noted. Irene Carder joins J B Ford at 1400 Scheller Avenue Little Rock in a reception and luncheon with Luther Sullivan from Memphis among attendees.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church hosts a Washington Birthday social tonight with a music and recitation program, coffee tea and cake. Proceeds support church activities and an enjoyable evening is promised. Also includes health cautions and promotional pieces for remedies and local products.
Readable ad copy notes Sweet Melody Flour TeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Tea Sage Sulge praised for pies. Sold by all druggists.
Mrs J Ll Hall entertained the Stellan Mhindle Club at her Third street home with nineteen members present. Out of town guest Mrs DG Leonard of Clarksburg attended. Also listed are plans for parties hosted by Kaleiis of Columbus, Grace Keyus, Mrs Moore, and Mrs Cowles, with tea times and receptions in coming days, including a George Washington tea at 310 South Chestnut Street and a reception for Mr George T Porter of Washington on Saturday afternoon.
An unsigned reprint from the Chronicle praises Southern States Mutual Life of Charleston West Virginia. It asserts strong capitalization surplus and dividend readiness, touts solvency, cost efficiency, and fair policyholder treatment. The piece urges readers in Ohio Maryland and Georgia to support the company, arguing it offers legitimate competition to older insurers without deceptive practices.
A well kept cemetery near the city advertises lots under perpetual care. For information call 830 W Main or Home phone 217 to inquire about perpetual care options and cemetery details.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Sutter Roofing & Cornich Company will be held at the office of D. J. Garter in the Lowndes building Web. 21 at 7 p.m. By order of the company secretary P. Sutter.
Farmers seek buyers for about 200 improved farms of varying size near Blit Edge. Contact Budd in Westerville, Ohio by mail or wire for details on affordable holdings and potential bargains.
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