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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
3
A damaged OCR reads like an ad offering various unproven remedies for kidney and bladder issues sold by Southern Pine Linke Bo. It touts nickel and dime cures, claims guaranteed relief, and promotes unverified drugs with prices around $1. The text mentions Dr. Mira and claims dramatic results with dubious certainty.
The State Federation of Labor plans a February meeting in Huntington with about 160 delegates from fifty trade organizations. The gathering will discuss mining legislation, mine safety following the Monongah disaster, and efforts to unify labor action across the state.
In a letter to ex Governor MacCorkle Vice President Decatur Axtell of Chesapeake and Ohio highlights West Virginia coal wealth and the potential for rail expansion. He notes annual coal movement surpasses 5 million tons, urges investment in a new line, and cites financiers’ past reluctance despite rich ore and future profits.
A report from Webster notes the introduction of new explosive material by the Pleasure Coal Company. The dynamite promised for use in mining raises safety and cost concerns as officials discuss approval and potential impact on mine operations.
W Getzendanner Toft traveled to Dayton D to take a position with the Stoddard Dayton Aquino Ile Company. He is an accomplished machinist and former traveling salesman. The report notes Secretary Moot and Ambassador Juster discuss the Franco American reciprocity deal.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad grievance committee representatives from various employe groups meet company officials in Bartimers to negotiate wages and labor conditions for the coming year. Engineers and other unions report ongoing daily conferences with hopes to reach terms within days as talks continue on with the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and conductors joining later.
A fragmentary poem depicts a lone figure on a monument amid town crowd noise and memories. It mourns a widow and the fallen, recalling battles, sacrifice, and faith as the speaker contemplates loss and providence in bleak streets and remembered names.
The Merit State circular center noted Harrison in Parkersburg last evening. Dayton plans a special term in Philadelphia at the end of the week and will adjourn the court there yesterday. A second session is anticipated in March. Sweet Melody Flour.
An 19th century advertorial item touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for long standing illnesses and skin sores. It lists numerous sufferers by name and location, alleging relief from chronic fever fits and neck swellings. The copy promotes liquid and tablet forms prepared in Lowell Massachusetts.
Revival meetings at Pride's chapel AME church continue with pastor Rev G T Smith and evangelist Rev Mrs Rosile Washington drawing growing interest. Souls are being saved and revival spirits rise as the music enhances worship. All are cordially invited to attend.
Contractor C. Py Mowell and Brant Wolzhumber draft plans for the Odd Fellows name at Bik-In and submit them to the building committee as part of a $100 reward offer. The ad copy promotes various patent medicines and local products with testimonials and broad assurances of cures.
A fragmentary notice discusses a wife and her husband in a legal or financial dispute. The readable text hints at interests and savings in a yearly course, suggesting a domestic or trust matter requiring action or settlement.
In Paiste and Walger districts several firms show operations with named workers and farms. An Independent Company begins a wind-related project affecting fields at multiple sites while other farms report activity and planned work.
The obituary notes the death of Toward Tirke with funeral services announced for Thursday. Interment will follow at Pathalle cemetery, with details limited due to damaged text.
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