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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1907
Page
3
An offer of Foley's Honey and Tar claims to prevent pneumonia and ease coughs while a sweet flour product and antisepic poultice variations are marketed. Ads from Sturm & Wilson Frank G. Bland and Dr Lyle promote medicinal receives and a debt collection agency advertises quick money recovery at 110 South Third Street.
Ad shows Dr Shoop Health Coffee a parched cereal blend mimicking real coffee without caffeine. It claims strong flavor, safe for children, and offers a sour stomach warning. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Silver sold by Stone and Mercer for dry skin.
Mothers who give their children Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup invariably approve the product. The remedy contains senna and tar and conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by Stone and Mercer.
The opening of Greenlawn Cemetery is announced with perpetual care and a new tote brochure. For information or pricing on lots contact P H Koblegard president T J Lynch secretary and L Leo Farley superintendent on the grounds.
Sweet Melody Flour markets Preventies as a safe, toothsomé candy tablet to stop colds and prevent pneumonia or bronchitis. Sold by all dealers in 5 and 25 cent boxes, claimed to head off chill or sneering symptoms.
An advertisement notes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers or hipSlettle pills recommended by Stone and Mercer. The piece presents a brief health remedy pitch likely from a historical newspaper page.
Dr Shoop promotes a cough remedy that warns against opium and other narcotics. The article notes his long opposition to unsafe ingredients and celebrates the Pure Food and Drug Law. It states his product has warned mothers for nearly two decades and is sold by dealers nationwide.
An old advertisement touts Cera products promising refunds and cure claims for coughs and colds, stating relief from influenza and pneumonia, no opiates, and a yellow gx package. It also promotes Dewitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills sold by Storm & Wilson and Storm & Mercer, suggesting weakly effective tonics and Sweet powder brands.
The piece reports on efforts in Congress and the White House concerning a proposed mubeldy bill and related measures. It notes Senator Burkett of Nebraska proposing Sunday postoffice closings and discusses reactions from lawmakers, plus Roosevelt's panama message advertising and social events surrounding the president’s appearance.
A widow and a widower travel from France to New York aboard a steamship. They conceal their feelings and pretend strangers to avoid gossip, planning gifts and a staged separation before returning to hotel life. After months apart they finally pursue a quiet, unseen bond amid social scrutiny and practical concerns.
An officer commands a tunnel crew to handle a prisoner mutiny as chaos erupts during a tense moment. A captain rallies the troops, and one volunteer earns the risk of hanging the guilty party while others hesitate. This account notes the tension and the unexpected resolve within the ranks.
A Harper's Weekly excerpt argues that steady daily discipline is essential to willpower and success. It warns that postponing duties dulls the will, while daily exercise of resolve creates a lasting endowment of self control and effectiveness.
A hazy collage of antiquated notes mentions bronze hulls, iron halle, and a Rhode Island wall reportedly made by Jeremiah Wilkinson in 1775. It cites Perkins patent mal mar ching from 1703 and bizarre health and insurance snippets, plus fractured anecdotes about alligators, river life, and colonial fashion and humor.
Notice states Frank J. Welch and Patrick L. Kiggins applying to transfer the license of P. F. McDonnell Jr. at Wallis and Flanagan building West Pike Street Clarksburg to Welch & Kiggins for the year beginning May 4. Hearing set January 5, 1907, before the City Clerk of Clarksburg.
Announcement claims Foley's Honey and Tar remains unaffected by the Pure Food and Drug Law because it allegedly contains 90 opiates or other harmful drugs. It is promoted as a safe remedy for children with Sturm & Wilson selling it.
Customer urged to return unused portion of Manzan tube for a full refund after dissatisfaction. Frank G Bland Upholstering offers cheaper repairs at 604 West Main Street. Also notes about avoiding appendicitis from chronic constipation and gentle laxatives Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup with Sturm & Wilson distribution.
An OCR fragment touts Bee's Lazative Cough Lyric with Honey and Tar promising cough relief and a money back guarantee. It mentions coupons and prices, then shifts to a warning about kidney trouble and a call to take Foley's Kidney Care for irregularities, reflecting dubious medicine ads.
A district representative invites residents to discuss a proposition at Oak Hall building. Contact Roame via phone 464 448 from Clarke County W Virginia. The notice urges readers to call for information and participation in the proposition matter.
Hapgoods in Pittsburg and Ps Oalcon appear in a local bureau note about a petition or municipal issue. Names and terms are fragmentary, but suggest a civic filing or campaign matter needing reader attention. Further context from the source would clarify the action and parties involved.
Fragmentary OCR details list various railroad departures and arrivals including Grafton and Martinevilla services. Mentions times like 1:38 am, 10:Sit pm, and 11 pm, with routes toward Westbound and connections to Pirie and Soubssours Western lines.
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