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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
6
In Indianapolis an explosion and fire severely damaged a home at Treagton Avenue, fatally injuring two occupants. Fire officials say Amilte Wilmore reported the blaze and districts authorities are investigating the cause.
A historical ad claims scientific research identified a germ causing dandruff and hair loss. Newbro’s Herpicide supposedly destroys the germ and restores hair. Sold by Wells & Haymaker agents with samples offered for one dollar plus postage.
The AntiGatoon League led by Alvord pushes a petition to prohibit manufacturing sale and storage of intoxicating drinks in West Virginia. The plan seeks a statewide vote at the November 1903 general election after governor's call for a constitutional change.
Reports from Washington confirm the death of Mrs. Frank B. McKenna wife of Col. F. B. McKenna U.S.A. and daughter-in-law of Associate Justice McKenna. Her father was Col. R. Kerens of St. Louis. The body will be brought home when arrangements permit as the family had spent time abroad in Paris.
The readable lines discuss Hood Co and a misprinted page advertising a product or service. Mentions include low prices, strange medical or health claims, and a reference to a local or regional seller. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and incomplete phrases.
The board of regents of the state normal schools will meet in Charleston on Monday to consider amending the school laws and present the proposal to the legislature. Governor Dawson backs revisions and calls for a special session. Regents include S. H. Bowman Huntington P McGregor Wheeling Flvnding Q Cook Welch R S Cart Charleston Elliott Northcott Huntington M C Lough Fairmont and the state superintendent of schools.
A damaged OCR fragment lists multiple rooms and professionals including doctors, a dentist, a law firm, a lumber company, a manufacturer, and an insurance firm. It mentions room numbers on various floors and references urgent relief for stomach discomfort amid garbled text.
Mrs Curtin Fleming of Clarksburg plans a four city trip to Cumberland and Baltimore and will join her husband visiting a section on business. She is the daughter of Capt J B Fleming and sister to C J Fleming, a First National Bank cashier. A vice president of the Golden Seal order, she is a prominent member of the organization.
Walter Barnes, GM of Consolidated Telephone Co, returned from Chicago where he attended the International Telephone Convention with many U S phone firms represented. 3 M Hooker of Buckhannon spent Friday in the city. Advertisements urge Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and a note against sequins in the yellow package. Sturm Wilson and Joan's Regulets are also advertised.
An advertisement claims higher health level after using Dr King New Life Pills. Writs Jacob Spring of West Frankish Mains says the pills improve stomach liver and bowels. If unsatisfied, money is refunded at Frank G Bland's drug store.
An advertisement for C L Hickman presents services as an architect and builder with plans specifications and contracts drafted for building projects. It promises forty years of satisfaction guarantees.
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