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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
3
An advertisement-style notice urges readers to subscribe to The Wrency Exgeraer with offers from Tax En-Quince and other publishers. It promotes sample copies, agency work, and commissions for soliciting agents, claiming substantial bargains on daily, weekly, and monthly papers and services from The Acme Collecting Agency.
Greenlawn Cemetery is now open for burials under perpetual care. For information or lot prices, inquire with president P. H. Koblegard secretary T. J. Lynch or superintendent I. Lee Farley on the grounds.
An old card notes that all droge gists are authorized to refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar products fail to cure coughs or colds. It claims to stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, and avoid consumption, with no opiates, in a yellow package sold by Sturm and Wilson.
Sweet Melody Flour presents guidance on preventing appendicitis by promoting bowel health. It notes chronic constipation as a risk and endorses laxatives like Pratt Syrup to stimulate the liver and bowels with mild pleasant effects. Sold by Sturm & Wisos.
The piece analyzes party tensions between the Democrats and Republicans over railroad government ownership and the 1908 convention. It notes President Roosevelt’s allies, the conservative Republican bid for control, and potential Bryan nomination. It also highlights Oregon Senator Mulkey and Texas Senator Bailey as notable figures, plus the curious case of Representative Sharp Williams and the travel mileage issue dubbed Prince Cupid.
Charleston reports passage of a Virginia bill authorizing county courts to place monuments or tablets at sites of frontier forts and blockhouses from the Indian wars and at graves of revolution era soldiers. The measure, introduced by Mr. Hart, received broad support with 77 votes for and two against. The act would take effect upon passage and allow erection of markers by counties at their discretion.
Janes M. Coffman has purchased the WC McKee brick plant in Broad Oaks and assumed charge of the business. He previously owned the plant, sold half to McKeehan, then all, and now owns it again. The consideration is pelvare. Coffman also bought Caitrill property near Caitrill for 10,000, to obtain clay for brick manufacture and will expand to larger scale, continuing the Belington plant.
The show debuts in this city next Saturday January 26 with matinée and night performances at the Grand Opera House. A metropolitan rural comedy promises first rate scenery, an explosion in a desert box mystery, and continuous laughable moments. The company is praised nationwide with notable players, singers and dancers, and specialities are included to enhance the entertainment.
Dr M J Frame recently with Burke drug store and formerly with Murdock at Parkersburg has purchased the Jones drug store near the railroad station in Parkersburg and departed Thursday night to assume control. During his months there he made many friends and proved himself a capable homegrown pharmacist.
A curiously jumbled column blends quotes on long life from Victor areas and Kant, a grim note on military executions with blank cartridges, and assorted vignettes from letters and society life. Names like Jans Dreitmann, Charles Godfrey Leland, and references to Paris Academy of Medicine pepper the slice of 19th or early 20th century miscellany.
A reader reports relief after using Dean's Kidney Pills and describes improved sleep heart comfort and general benefit. Their son also used Doctor Doan's Ointment for an ankle sore and healed with only a slight scar. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents with the ante-Donn's warning.
Modern Woodmen of America showcases a large class of city leaders in Clarksburg as Fairmont degree team aids floor work at the Engle ball. Cold weather warns the goat may be frisky on Friday night January 25 with another class planned for February 1 including Grafton and Manzington teams. A smoker will follow the class of the 26th. Pineules medicine offered, thirty days for $1 with a satisfaction guarantee via Frank G Bland.
A notice from 18 Third Street states Dr Hardman will test eyes for glasses free. The entry notes an eye examination service available to residents of the area and mentions a location at 18 Third Street.
An advertisement touts Manian Pile Remedy in collapsible tubes with sorile attachment for instant relief from bleeding itching or profuse trouble. It promises money refund if not satisfactory. Frank G. Bland sells the product and offers Bee's Laxative Cough Syrup at Hotel Waldo and other remedies with a refund guarantee.
A garbled ad notices remedy claims prevent premature colds with honey and tar. It warns to refuse imitations in a yellow package and lists Sturm & Wires and King’s Dyspepsia Tablets, with odd addresses and terms.
Messy notice from HAPGOODS seeking readers for interview and advisory role in Clarksburg WyVa area. Caller asked to contact Rooms 2uf 18 Oek Hall Ride, Clerkabore, with phone numbers 454-466 and home line for further instructions.
Readable fragments indicate place names Hapgoods Park Ridge Pittsburg and Odlees to all principal cities. No clear event or action is stated.
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