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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
2
A clipped illustrated guide reviews trimmed skirts and spring styles for youth and children. It notes the popularity of mouse jackets, capes with hoods, lightweight fabrics, and pastel tones. The piece highlights juvenile streetwear as well as new street costumes and coats for the season.
Special Correspondence from Charleston reports Kanawha County discussions show strong backing for Secretary Swicher while efforts to derail Scherr’s candidacy unfold. County commissioners appoint precinct committees and a push to delegations aims to influence the March primary.
Taft supporters in Spokane County organize the Taft Republican Club to back William Howard Taft for president. Members pledge to promote Taft’s nomination and his election, endorse four candidates, and plan a large meeting in March to show Taft sentiment in Washington.
Official notice calls Republican League convention at Markersburg Wood County for nominating officers and delegates to the Republican National Convention. Delegates chosen by counties will reflect 1904 county Republican votes. convention set for April 28 1908 with adjournment April 29 1908 in West Virginia. W. Tuunmann First Vice President and S. Simpson Secretary sign.
A boy fled his home near Pruntytown late in the evening as a lookout party searched for him. The report notes concerns over safety and urges readers to notify authorities if the youth is found.
A vivid town entertainment drew a full house with refined drama and crowd praise. Notable figures listed include Harald Weston and Col Matthew Lee among others, with much excitement surrounding the performance and its reception.
An old newspaper advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims relief from back pain frequent urination and burning sensations and offers sample bottles and a free book. Address provided in Binghamton New York.
An advertisement touts a dyspepsia treatment with a free trial in May and testimonials from Mrs. Joe King of Waddland Texas and other sufferers. It claims dramatic relief after four years of stomach trouble and notes a price of one dollar for the Prime remedy sold by HF Burke with a guaranteed cure.
An old advertisement promotes Ring's Lithia Liver Pills claiming they purify the liver and ease bilious headaches. The copy notes the product is priced at 23 cents and sold by H. I. Burke.
An old advertisement promotes Cascasweet as a soothing remedy for babies and children with claimed rapid relief. It mentions mopplates and describes Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup as stopping cough by soothing throat and lung irritation. Sold by all druggists.
Senator Fliriloware defended a plan to table a bill while court items mention Frank F. Choney swearing an oath as partner of J Cheney & Co. Hall's Catarrh Cure ad claims its product cures catarrh with a Columbus style pharmacy spread. The Toledo notice lists Notary Public J Chenery Co. and outlines medical remedies for consumption.
An old ad promotes a laxative syrup from Bee's Laxative Coigh Syrup claiming relief for coughs and colds in children. It markets as a natural gentle laxative to expel polon from the cyston and clear phlegm, guaranteed and sold by I F. Dideka.
Vague ad style copy touts tonics and tablets as remedies for stomach trouble and constipation. It urges use of Chamberlain's Slomagh and Liver Tablets and claims rapid relief, despite garbled phrasing and dubious claims.
An advertisement extols Health Coffee as a close imitation of real coffee, claiming Br Shoop of Racine Wis produced it from malt, nuts and other ingredients. It states it requires about twenty or thirty minutes of boiling and is sold by all dealers along with Whet Melody Flour.
Clothes cleaned pressed and repaired offered by CORE STEED PRESSING CO at 222 Court Street serving ladies with specialty work and phone contact 195 for service inquiries.
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