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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
2
A fragmentary advertisement in old style offers dubious remedies for colds and catarrh. It touts a new absorption method by CHENEY & CO and promises cures without money, urging readers to write to Mrs M Summers in Notre Dame Indiana for trial and verification.
A historical note lists eleven hangings in West Virginia through 1904, detailing names, counties, and execution dates from 1899 to 1904. It notes concentration by counties McDowell Kanawha Wetzel and others, with no executions since 1904 and a sentence of death for Frank Johnson later.
Bridgeport reports a flurry of visits and illnesses with several residents traveling or hosting guests. Notables Jolie Johnson Alohur Wilkinson change, church moves, and school work concerns appear amid social calls, medical updates, and minor construction projects in the area.
The piece emphasizes advertising that pays and reaches readers instantly. It argues newspapers touch the audience most effectively where money is spent, contrasting with other media. The tone promotes the newspaper's strong connection to daily spenders and the value of its grip on readers.
Bioward J. Schembri, representing International Mercantila Marine, is hailed as a world traveler guest of C F Zaruba. He has circled the globe fourteen times and crossed waters 129 times. He speaks fourteen languages and lists vast experiences and accomplishments in maritime ventures.
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