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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
4
The Clarksburg Telegram reports on Taft and Francis factional struggles for the Democratic nomination amid convention manipulation and packed ballots. It notes party leaders plan to deploy money and tactics, with warnings about hoodwinked candidates and last minute surges by Passel and Tetrick.
The article, written by J. M. Mason of Charles Town, attacks Louly Bennett as a rival to Mr Bennett. it warns Bennett to beware of Democratic factions in Harrison County and stops short of full support.
The Telegram notes that the party passes resolutions denouncing corporations including the coal company in Clarkshuts and Fairmont region while delegations to the county convention include coal company officials and mine employees. The piece questions the inconsistency and mentions Frank H. Witchcock’s successful management.
Avetander Brown marries Georgia W Thorn. George C Douglass weds Lior Swer. Sweet Melody Flour appears as a named business.
Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin touts Health Coffee as a coffee substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts claiming not a grain of real coffee is present. The ad also mentions DeWitt’s Little Early Risers digestive pills sold by druggists and marketed as a popular remedy.
A dodgy medical ad promotes Dr Bhoop's Mentorative and Rodol as quick fixes for spring fatigue and dyspepsia. It insists nerves, appetite, and energy rebound within 48 hours, claiming it acts as a universal tonic and stimulant with dramatic benefits.
An old style advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets for rapid relief from pain and high blood pressure concerns. It claims benefits for headaches neuralgia cramps and menstrual pain with assurances of safety and reliability. The copy also promotes Kodol for indigestion and CascaSweet for babies, listing widespread availability through druggists.
An advertisement promotes a small monthly premium insurance plan offering indemnity for disability and sickness. It lists rates such as 800 accident at death, 350 per month accident indemnity, 50 per month sickness indemnity for 26 weeks, and 26 week optional indemnity. Contact Charles W. Worister at O. O. F. Building, Main St, Wardensville, West Virginia, Bell Phone 208W.
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