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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
3
Fragmentary claim lists various cures including burns, boils, eczema, and skin irritations attributed to Buckton's Arnica Salve. Names and places are partially garbled, but the testimonial-style note touts strong healing results from the product.
An odd vintage ad promotes a pile treatment by F Burke and D H Budd. It touts a “nouzle” device and mentions price and guarantee. The misspelled copy suggests a period feel and a farm real estate pitch.
An OCR damaged ad promotes Honey and Tar to stop coughs and colds, Pinewies for back pain and rheumatism, and a 20 day treatment for one dollar. It mentions Sturm & Wilson and Burke, Lynch & Company as sellers and claims easy dosing and guaranteed relief.
An old printed notice markets a small monthly premium policy against sickness and accidents. It promises indemnity for disability, accidental death, and illness with varied weekly and monthly coverage, naming Charles W. Worcester of Clarkabang, West Virginia, and a Bell phone contact.
A 19th century style claim argues weak nerves drive stomach and organ issues, not the organs themselves. The advertisement credits Dy Shoop's Restorative with quickly aiding many sick people by stimulating the heart kidneys and stomach, urging readers to test its purported benefits through a local druggist.
Fragmented ad-like copy touts Dr Thomas belec for cuts and burns, Foley laxative praised for gentleness, and By nch’s Spee in promoting children's products. Mentions Melody Flour and various items, suggesting a general neighborhood goods page.
In Bridgeport on February 22 the community pursued plans for a new $ modern school building. A second meeting adjourned to review committee reports and the petition to bond the district. Rev. B. Stout presided and Charles A. Sutton was secretary. Support grew for the project despite some opposition as petitions and amendments move toward legislative action. Local residents, visitors, and officials discussed educational needs and growth while others reported illnesses and family news.
A large crowd attended the Augusta Club dance in Hoffman hall with Prof. Blake’s orchestra providing music. A luncheon followed mid program and reception. Local guests included Milan Anni McQuire Gein Maston Juanita Lockhart Willian Crone and C C Grible.
The famous coal exhibit at the Jamestown exposition was sold to Maximier Peypen of Norfolk. He plans to remove it. price listed as 00.00 dollars, a small sum reflecting the exhibit value. James Bumgardner of Satom spent Thursday in the city. John W. Davis went to Baltimore on Monday to attend business.
The degree staff of Washington Camp No 1 presented to candidates for Sundig Camp No. after which a feast was served. State President BW Fittro and District President J C Hoover, W H Maxwell and others participated in the event at Wilsonburg West Virginia on February 25.
Constable J Worthy Schrader and Constable Fost arrested and jailed at noon Thursday. They were found at New Chieftain with Michas Pop and his son Andy Pop. Charged by John Thoko of Plunickinntek in a warrant of enterlis Nik house after being forbidden to do so and harming the family. They will remain jailed until G H Gordon recovers to try them.
A fragmented historical notice indicates Dayton Motor Car Company resuming full pay and operations after a period of disruption. Details on timing and scale are unclear but promise a return to normal production and duties for workers.
Superintendent B S Davie sent Martin Hester to Baltimore Monday night for care with relatives. Ten weeks earlier Hester was moved from Rhimston to the infirmary for rheumatism and trembling.
The magistrate G. Harry Gordon was seized Monday evening and carried to Wave WI, then returned to his Mulberry Street home where he lies in bed. His father Samuel Woordin or Jonthor Brunel remain at his side.
The executive board of the West Vichnia Punerat Dr ientors Association met in Wheeling to discuss arrangements for the state convention to be held in July in Charleston.
A local club in Clarksburg has elected to join a league after a letter from the secretary-treasurer of a regional sport association. The club drew the date May 5 for a major shoot and event, urging members to practice as weather allows for a strong showing.
Pittsburg reports Robert Hawk has been appointed pacelv ey for the Coney Island Amusement Company following the petition of Tron City Engineering Company in which the amusement firm participated.
Last night Pau Beew 45 committed suicide by blowing his head with a shotgun. The notice also promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills and Preventles cold remedies with sales pitches and drug store availability, urging early cold prevention and general wellbeing.
The notice describes a receiver sale at 21 West Main Street Clarksburg with goods offered at 75 cents per gallon and free engine oil. It lists bank resources including loans and discounts 277040.75 and deposits totaling 1 014905.84, plus a sworn statement by Treasurer Geo L Duncan and notary David A Cartar with names of directors.
Wanted ads describe canvassers needed with preferred pay and guaranteed full time salary. Directions mention apply at Clay Street and 640 West Pike street. Also a lost envelope notice seeks return of notes for $200 and a reward. A medicinal advertisement promotes a remedy for coughs colds and pneumonia with a dollar price.
Notice to creditors and claimants of the estate of Behutte Uncansoi in W Va. payment due and claims to be authenticated. Administrators H M Chum GscHorre notify creditors to present verified claims by date. Names of distributing parties listed in damaged text.
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