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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
2
Selected from world’s best shoemakers these blucher bars and buttons promise top leather, style, shape and lasting quality for men. Boyden Shoe Co Newark NJ regular 6 to 7 dollars now 4.80. Also gun metal and wax calf blucher bars or button lasts regular 5 to 6 dollars now 3.99 and 4.19.
Footwear ad proclaims Our Virginia Shoe for Men in select leathers and finishes with blucher and button styles. It markets durable lasts and rock oak sole, claiming the best value in the city with sale prices from 2.79 to 4.00 dollars and popular lines at 3.50 and 3.19 dollars.
A local sale proclaims one hundred pairs of 3.50 and 4.00 shoes in A and B widths priced at 2.19 per pair, with the seller saying the price cut aims to move stock even at low profit or cost. The vendor emphasizes urgency as long as stock lasts.
Women's boots described with patent kid and calf skins in colors viol or gun metal, featuring button, lace, or blacher sayles fastenings. Styles include medium or narrow toes, straight or slightly swing lasts, and high or medium heel options.
A review lauds The Great Divide as a landmark in American drama with William Vaughn Moody praised for English scholarship and Miller for masterful dramatic development. It notes a three act structure set in Arizona and Massachusetts, contrasting East and West. also highlights The Missouri Girl comedy with a strong cast and entertaining farce. The program includes Coming Thro the Rye by Hobart with music by Sloane, and a wild animal show featuring Professor Bamboozleowski at the Elks Circus, promising high production values and crowd-pleasing entertainment.
Charleston January 28 next Saturday marks a major reorganization of the state national guard. Brig. Gen. W. W. Scott will report directly to the adjutant general but serve with the brigade. Clarkstars and Fairmont gain new officials while Fairmont adds three majors including My M. Neely and Henry Lively in key posts. Major E. C. Scott and Lt. Col. C. A. Osborn retain roles, while John C. Trend steps to brigade staff after leaving the Fairmont editor post. De Vin Selby receives a first lieutenant commission in the medical department destined for the first regiment.
In City Hall this morning a lone prisoner, Alfred Este, appeared before Mayor Crile. He admitted drunkenness in the street and was fined three dollars with costs. Este arranged to settle and was released. Coal mines operated only half a day yesterday due to lack of orders. William R. Brown of West Union visited the city.
Sweet Melody Flour promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills claiming prompt relief for back ache and weak back. Sold by all druggists.
A vintage ad claims coughs and colds can be eased with Laxative Cough Fyrap, touting reassurance for mothers worried about croup and whooping cough and urging purchase from local dealers.
An old classified style notice advertises clothes cleaned pressed and repaired at Court Street 222 and jewelry services. It mentions ladies work and specialty and provides a phone number 195 for inquiries.
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