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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows names and titles including physicians lawyers and a general contractor with room and floor locations across multiple buildings in Pittsburg and Fairmont area. Notable entries include Dr R A Haynes, Dr Paterson, Wm H Poling, and Richard Scott.
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a liver and bladder remedy claiming it cures distress from kidney derangement and aids in pain during urination and nocturnal urges. It offers free samples and a book by mail, with bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar. Also mentions a stockholders meeting for Clarksburg Light and Heat Company on February 21 1907 at ten in the forenoon and Pineules medicine with a money back guarantee.
An Acme Collecting Agency notice on 110 South Third Street promotes ManZan Pile Remedy in collapsible tubes with a hoistable attachment. The ad claims relief for bleeding itching or prolonged discomfort and offers a money back guarantee. Frank G. Bland is mentioned as the contact or dealer.
An old ad promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup at 110 South Third Street. It claims to expel coughs and colds by gently moving the bowels, contains Roney and Tar, and asserts no opiates or poisons, conforming to the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Law, with a guaranteed sale by F Bland.
A local notice asks the coughing person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday to buy Foley’s Honey and Tar. It also advertises Kodol for indigestion and mentions eye testing by Dr. Hardman. Public notice lists Stone & Mercer as sellers and gives Dec 1 to Feb 1 as testing period at 8 Third Street.
A vintage style ad touts Dr Shoop's Magic Ointment for piles. It promises fast relief from itching pain bleeding and protrusion with a claim of certainty and magical disappearance after use. Available from all dealers.
An escape of a tiger in a cage is described with Turkoman handler using a short stick to control the beast. The trainer enters the cage, secures the animal with a collar and chain, and exits as the tiger roars and eyes the spectators. The crowd watches as a photographer captures the moment.
A collage of curiosities and tall tales from the era describing the star Mira as a variable, its unpredictable brightness, and imagined dangers. Also features snippets about a mysterious belllike sound offshore, a telegram misread as bad news, a barber’s miscommunication, a ship channel hazard, and a humorous bargain for alterations.
A humorous tale from Clarksburg about a cat named Billy Boy who traveled from Washington to Clarkulture in West Virginia, averaging ten miles a day and surviving rough terrain. Reported by Mr. Dogger and Roy Alexander, the story credits the feline with long distance sprinter prowess while inviting further corroboration.
Obituary notice for Lynch of Scott City Kansas recounts death at his farm near Adamston. Native of Har Hon county, long a prominent shipper, survived by relatives including Cheater Proudfoot Peter Lynch and others. Mentions Methodist ties and family moved to Kansas years ago.
In a January 18 1907 notice from the Office of the Third Assistant Postmaster General Washington DC preparations are announced for books of one cent postage stamps starting about March 1 1907 Each book will hold twenty four stamps on four sheets interleaved with pajama paper bound by the books of two cent stamps Selling price is 26 cents per book Postmasters should requisition via Form 2203 by interlining the desired quantity and value The smallest order to a postmaster is ten books
Charleston Jan 18 A bill introduced in the Senate yesterday provides for the creation of a state board of railroad commissioners to regulate railroads and other common carriers. A bill defining trustees and declaring them lawful was also introduced.
A Pine Grove Manufacturing Land and Improvement Company entry details transfers and assignments to Georgia entities and individuals. The record mentions McCleng, a jet, Worthview, Burser to Wilhelm, Griffith, and Pike Street with unspecified terms and locations.
A fragmented survey of famous noses, citing figures from Napoleon to Napoleon, Washington to Julius Caesar, and references to Lavater. The text mocks the idea that facial features reveal character, noting grand noses of rulers and artists and the belief that a nose denotes greatness.
A fragmented 19th century collage recalls Mendelssohn and his overture, a balloonist’s peril, and stray quips about teachers, homes, and city lore. It mingles gossip, Odds and ends, and stray quotes from New York papers, weaving a scattershot portrait of urban life and celebrity.
The Weal Virginia Wesleyan announces spring term starting March 13 with classes through March 23. A new college building features modern facilities and a well equipped laboratory. The expanded offerings include normal and preparatory courses, music, commercial, art, and new spring courses for teachers. The chapel seats two thousand, and the conservatory of music directed by Prof Benton enhances the program. Catalogues and information are available from President Wier at Buckhannon, W. Va.
Notice states D. Palmer has withdrawn from the firm Henderson and Palmer and is no longer connected with the Manhattan restaurant. He will not incur any debt on behalf of the firm or the restaurant.
A compact ad promotes Dr Shoop's Croup Cure as a quick remedy for croup in children. It claims the syrup relieves croup symptoms within two hours and emphasizes it cures only croup, not other illnesses. The ad notes availability via druggists.
Nannie L. Taylor of Bedford Virginia testifies Cascasweet gave her baby relief after trying various treatments. The product is sold by Stone and Mercor. The statement highlights practical use and a local endorsement.
An ad touts Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a wholesome caffeine blend named Health Coffe with parched cereals and nuts. It claims the flavor mirrors old Java and Mocha and asserts it is safe for children and easy on stomachs, heart, and skin.
A patient offer states that money will be refunded if three fourths of a ManZan tube was used and a consumer remains dissatisfied. Return the remaining tube to the druggist and receive cheerfully paid back money. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised as remedy for cold sores and cracked skin sold by Stone and Mercer.
An old advertisement touts Bee's Larativa Cough Syrup containing honey and tar as a relief for coughs and colds. It claims the product has no opiates, offers a money back guarantee, and instructs buyers to obtain a coupon from F G Bland.
An old advertisement touts mothers using a laxative cough and strep remedy named Kennedy Laxstive Cough Strep to soothe children. It claims endorsements under a Food and Drug Law era, sold by Stowe and Marcedl Pine Salve, and marketed by Frank Bixnd as a poultice and antiseptic for chapped hands and burns.
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