This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
5
Ragsons Souders offers hats in excellent condition with dust proof display cases. End of season clearance promises fresh, beautiful hats as new. No changes in quality while pricing aims to clear stock. Note prices for mid winter hats and potential change of attire.
Last call on women suits with many price cuts. Any suit on hand goes for 40.90, 40.00, 21.50, 25.00, 12.50, 32.50, 35.00, 17.50, or 18.00 dollars. Great stock offered at reduced rates.
The sale showcases undermuslins priced from 1.25 to 2.50 dollars. Gowns described as attractive and newly designed, with emphasis on quality and care. A large assortment is offered, with hundreds of gowns mentioned and prices ranging up to 2.50 dollars.
An advertisement fragment touts fur discounts with phrases about prices beyond reach and bargains on Fox and Squirrel furs at one third off and Mink furs at one fourth off, implying a limited sale.
An advertisement for a cloU tow batten boot in patent kid with military heel welted sole and medium extension edge. It is described as warm and very stylish and priced at $1.00.
January frost prompts Sorosis readers to focus on footwear with emphasis on perfect fit for safety and steadiness. The ad highlights Sorosis wear at 224 226 Main Street, urging women to choose well fitting boots to avoid slips and accidents.
An antique ad-style paragraph touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure made from sacred Merb leaves and stems. It claims to soothe coughs and heal bronchial membranes without opium or harsh chemicals. The text urges mothers to administer the resinous plant extract to young children.
C O Eldtiike of Em pire, Ga says New Discovery is best for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He has used it seven years and reports quick relief for croup and attacks in his children. Available at Frank G Brandn s store, 60¢ and $1.00. Bean s Regulats claim to cure constipation without griping at 25¢ per box.
Police say Charis Calhoun resisted arrest by McCloud aga Kane at a Pike street saloon Friday night for home drink. Calhoun was jailed and appeared in police court, with Mayor Crilemei lenend sentencing him to thirty days in jail in default of 10 dollars and costs.
A sleighing party led by BV Lowe on Fourth Street escaped serious injuries when their sleigh overturned after horses woke during a turn. One rider was thrown against a telegraph pole but suffered only minor injuries, prompting reports of a chilly but safe incident following a long tradition. Grand Masonry mention appears in the same column.
Mrs John Estis and Mrs Charles Hart led winners at an Eight Table card night hosted by Mr and Mrs Ausos D Parr on Lee Street. Later eggnog and cake were served. numerous local couples attended including Mr and Mrs John W Brown Col and Mrs Henry Haymond Miss Garrard and many others.
Special Constable William Post jailed George Jett on a $500 bond after a Saturday arrest. He faces a Keating In Magistrate Gordon's court next Monday for allegedly obtaining $200 under false pretenses from the United States Refining Company. The charge was filed by Sidney Tritt of the company, accusing Jett of collecting commissions on goods not made.
A joint institute will be conducted for teachers of de Coal and Clark Districts with the city district. The event is slated for the latter part of next week in the Central school building and all district teachers are expected to attend.
An aged newspaper ad promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla for impure blood, poor appetite, headaches, nervousness, and fatigue. It claims widespread use and offers the product in liquid or tablet forms with a 100 dose bottle priced at one dollar, manufactured by C. I. Hood & Co.
The Telegram relief drive will close this week with proceeds sent to the Monongah general committee. Amount realized to date surpasses expectations, with a total of 1,895.25 collected so far and a remaining window to contribute.
The thirteenth senatorial district holds a special election today to replace the late State Senator Talbott. Candidates are Dr George Brown Republican Buckhannon and William Post Democrat Buckhannon. Last 1906 returns show party splits by county with Republicans leading in Pendleton and Randolph, while labor and other figures appear in totals.
The Ministers association plans a Monday afternoon gathering in the First Baptist church lecture room near eelock. The Rev. H. J. Metheny of Ash Chapel will lead the discussion focusing on "The Minister's Rotation to the Civil War" and present its aims.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.