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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
2
A historic ad touts Dr Shoop's Masterative as a summer tonic to restore weakened nerves and uplift mood. It claims gradual daily gains, improved appetite digestion and stronger kidneys and heart by rebuilding worn out nerves, with a 48 hour felt shift and prompt action. It urges trial and testimonials to convince skeptics.
An 1887 advertisement extols Kodot as a remedy for stomach disorders and explains its use through 1900. It claims Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup aids riage of colds and digestive issues, noting availability from R. C. Tech t Co in Chicago and general druggists nationwide.
The U S Navy Marine Corps seeks applicants to fill fifty seven second lieutenant vacancies. Candidates must be at least five feet tall, weigh 122 pounds, have good morals and fit educational and mental standards. Districts should prepare a qualified youth by October 15 and arrange examination consideration with the Navy Secretary. Entering pay is 1700 dollars yearly.
The Fairmont Poultry and Pet Stock Association allocates officers and committees for the December 8–11 show. G. W. McCray is president with C. D. Conaway as secretary treasurer. J. W. Upton is show superintendent. S. St. Nuzum and others form a catalogue committee. Prof S. L. Campbell of Mansfield will judge, with events set for Cincinnati and Madison Square Garden next winter. Mrs T. H. Williams and Mrs S A Smith attend Epworth League Institute in Moundsville all week.
George W Hawkins aged 61 died at four o'clock Sunday evening in the county infirmary and was burned in the potter s field at twelve noon Monday
A quoted testimonial urges readers to obtain Hyomel from Marrison and Harrison, promising cures for diseases and a lifetime supply with a dollar and cheap refills. The letter touts rapid relief for a bad cough and endorses the product despite dubious spelling and garbled names.
A fragment references Dr Thoman's device claimed to ease pain and heal burns during emergencies. The text suggests use by well regulated families to subdue pain, but details and context are unclear from the damaged snippet.
July 10 1908 William H Taft receives a letter from Eugene W Leake Democratic member of congress stating support for Taft while condemning the Denver convention and pledging services to the national committee. Leake endorses firm law enforcement and cautions against radicalism and prejudice.
Washington July 14 The ends of the earth will be represented at the International Congress on Tuberculosis to be held in Washington September 21 to October 12. Dr John B Fuller secretary general of the congress has been notified of a Cape Colony South Africa arrangements committee and official delegates named by Denmark Spain Newfoundland Riwila England Scotland and France. Dr A Tusper Andersen Cape Town leads the South African committee and the council for the prevention of consumption. The committee includes physicians and laymen plus Rev Benter rabbi of the synagogue at Cape Town.
A fragmented directory page lists firms and professionals with room numbers across multiple floors. It names architects doctors insurers real estate firms attorneys tailors and manufacturers, plus a cemetery and a printer, indicating a dense urban business address directory.
July 4 Youngstown scene reports a YMCA secretary proposing a bar at the building with a prohibition style and smoking allowed. He advocates a saloon ambience and six allies push the plan amid conservative opposition, following earlier reception of a piano and butt as community spaces.
A fragment ads a customer testimonial praising Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets after twelve years of stomach trouble and heavy spending on medicines. The text lists names and offices of lawyers, insurers, and business addresses, reflecting a garbled OCR page with multiple entities and contact details.
Earl Robinson of Marshsitin faces forgery charges after a Saturday night attempt to cash a $5 check drawn on Empire National Bank. The instrument made to Earl Robinson Himeell bore the name E B Cummingy, which did not exist on bank records. A warrant was issued and Robinson was arrested by Squire Gordon and jailed awaiting further proceedings on the case.
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