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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
6
Poem fragment depicts life in a locked space with a plea to avoid mentioning doors to heaven. It urges staying awake and advertising a coming prize, claiming perseverance over fear and societal shame. Mentions Fats as unlocker and the idea of perpetual anticipation.
Fragmentary text indicates a church or meeting services notice listing times around 1:3 and a note that all may be invited to attend the services, with a Saturday exception. Names, places, and precise details are unreadable.
An old advertisement promotes Newbro’s Herpicide as the only product to destroy dandruff germ, promising hair growth and relief from itching. It claims cosmetic safety, urges stamps for a sample, and lists Wells & Haymaker as special agents and Detroit as the address.
C L Hickman Architect and Builder offers pant specifications and contracts for all kinds of buildings and improvements. Will contract for completion of any or all kind of buildings in any part of the country. Forty years experience, satisfaction guaranteed.
Jan 38 Siminston report a four year old son of Jogesih Cavalera near the B and O line burned while playing near a fire. Fire spread and the child suffered severe burns to the face arms and body before help arrived. Dr J A Maley treated the boy but he died or could not be saved. Nearby, a wind storm toppled a barn owned by Martin Goodwin causing damage to Stella Hawker and guests Saturday night. Other local notes mention residents visiting Clarksburg and Wallace.
McGregory formerly of this city has purchased a large Greensboro furniture store. The growing city of 42,000 features six railroads, a cotton mill employing thousands, and several major industries. He will sell Parkersburg stock at Parkersburg and leave in March for the South, moving his undertaking department with him, accompanied by several employees.
The Rev L W Bbaen of New Martinsville filled the pulpit at the First Presbyterian Church both morning and evening Sunday due to illness of the minister. He preached earnest sermons and was assisted by Dr William M Hudson at La Pas Bolivar. The condition of American minister Willan P Sormby, stricken with paralysis, remains dangerous as doctors continue constant attendance.
Several patients are listed at the Kessler hospital: H G Stover of Tioga admitted with pneumonia fever, Elwood Metz of Harrisville discharged after treatment for flu, and Samuel Baker of Wallace also treated for pneumonia fever. Also includes a druggist refund guarantee for Foley's Honey and Tar, plus various advertisements and medical notes.
An advertisement touts a wintergreen based external remedy sold by Wells & Haymaker. It claims to instantly stop itching and cure eczema and inherited skin troubles when applied, with a D. D. prescription, D D soap, and in stock. It mentions quick relief and urges customers to visit the store.
A list of unclaimed letters appears in the Clarkebure post office notice, naming numerous individuals and family names such as Addie Black, Rose Hunnin, Daisy Bohrman, Miss Nelley Carter, Wm. Drummons, Maria Davis, A. W. Mitchell, Miss Norma Martin, Miss Ada Nester, Porter Rogers, Miss Patsy Shorts, Miss Sophia Schutte, Henry Seaman, C. G. Smith, Mrs. Bell Swiger, J. W. Tnkington, and many others. postmaster Denham urges claims to be processed. The notice also includes medical ads for Foley's Honey and Tar, Dean's Regulates, and Dr King’s New Life Pills.
Partial list of room numbers and firms including Sperry and Sperry attorneys at law and Welmer Handle and Bite manufacturing. Mentions of Sweet Melody Flour and a suggestion to take Kodol for digestive relief. Text is garbled with fragmented names and floor references.
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