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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1916
Page
2
Local chatter questions why Clarksburg’s clothing shop claims top traffic while shoppers wonder where their dollars yield best value. The piece hints at concern over product quality, fit, and reliable service amid busy storefronts.
Mrs J W Whittaker reports her family avoids serious illness after using Thedford's Black-Draught. She praises relief from headaches and digestive troubles, noting the product's long history of use over 70 years and claimed benefits for colic, stomach issues, and general weakness. The ad touts a two cent price and broad efficacy for both young and old.
In a provocative Evening Mail Syndicate column, Bouck White and allies labeled as “ragnitionists” defend burning flags as a stand for internationalism. The piece argues true nationalism is community spirit and loyalty to one’s group, condemning flag desecration while praising national unity and the value of national identity for future generations.
Partial list of Telegram 10000 Club members and vote standings as of yesterday 4 p.m. includes Clarksburg Trond Ouka Industrint Union Heights Hart lind Stoney Toights Polat Com fort Tin Pinte Norther Frigon and a district tour car prize bundle plus jewelry and watches and assorted prizes with commission notes and a roster of names including L F Doom A J Eliott Mech WW Kinnard AR Mincald J McDonald K Welch Di Woon Dr WodR lynch TA Foultte G Beard Tat M Bayne Mra CG Baw William Delaon S J Jayman S Gordon Reynolds Zor J A McNichal Ml Alexander Nev W H Foglewong Jan Moneh G Peterson Mise Maud Law BE William Sutton jh Thorne and others.
A Murky testimonial from Mrs. M Marshall of Broad Oak lauds Nerv Worth, claiming it cured sleeplessness stomach distress and numbness after first bottle. The note, published with a long list of names and a Burke’s Drug Store offer, presents a vivid, era-tinged home remedy scene with many local figures named in the advertisement.
A garbled OCR page lists names such as Mra Madge Brannon Audra Niohi Mine Opa and Violet Cox, with scattered monetary amounts and item mentions including Overland touring car, a Milton Piano, a diamond ring and a Hoosier kitchen cabinet. Also appears are testimonials and a long roster of residents, with prices and prize-like notes interspersed. The text mixes names, addresses, and ad-like entries without coherent narrative.
Travel pamphlet style listing pocket friendly routes to the North Pacific Coast with tips on fares and travel times. The piece invites readers to learn about affordable coastal trips, mentioning timing and routing details in a promotional tone.
The 1915 real estate tax list must be certified to the Auditor of West Virginia for collection. Taxpayers are urged to settle taxes at the City Treasurer’s office to avoid further collection actions and expenses.
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