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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1915
Page
21
The article urges vacationers to know proper actions for bites and stings, citing experts from the national museum. It explains identifying poisonous snakes by a deep pit between nose and eye, notes the harlequin snake exception, and warns against unnecessary whisky use and panic in handling venomous bites.
The article reviews poisonous snakes in the United States the rattlesnake copperhead and moccasin and outlines first aid for bites including tying a band between heart and wound and cautious suction. It warns against whiskey as treatment and suggests professional care with antidotes and equipment for preppers. It also covers ant control with hot baths ammonia and a government method using sodium arsenate in syrup and sponge baits to curb foraging nests.
An old advertisement promotes Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervousness, displacements, ulcers, tumors, irregularities, backache, and indigestion, claiming it helped thousands of women after other methods failed. The copy urges readers to try the product and notes its sale by Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co in Lynn, Massachusetts.
Last week Norwood saw a busy sale of lots as people from many vocations invest in real estate. Bankers, businessmen, home seekers, and business girls joined the buyers crowd. An advance of 10 percent is planned starting July 1, with original prices and terms still available for a few days.
West End Land Company offers two large lots at corner of Davis Street and Stealey Avenue. Each half acre, separable or together, price for the two is 1375 dollars. Bargain sale urging immediate inspection.
Two five room slate roof houses on Melford Road with front and back porches. Good water supply and total 150 feet lot. Priced at 2000 dollars with options for one two or three year terms.
Seven room bungalow with shingle roof many modern improvements. Front and back porches basement bath and all amenities on a 40 by 110 foot lot. Price 2200 dollars with one third cash and balance in one and two years. Adjoining lot available with the property at 400 dollars.
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