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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
5
An insert lists preserving kettles and canning supplies with prices including a 2qt to 8qt white lined preserving kettle from $1.25 to $1.50, Berlin covered kettles in 4qt to 8qt, stew kettles, sauce pans, fruit jars from pints to half gallons, and rings and lids priced per dozen.
A local ad lists new Evelyn Thaw Dutch Collar in pure white and other neckwear on sale. It promotes 9x12 parasite insect products priced at $19.50, parasols discounted up to 20 percent, and eM Waist clothing for children at 15c. Straw porch seats offered at 5c each.
A stream of society notices details several weddings and ceremonies. The bride wore white taffeta with roses, the groom from Koblegard Company, and guests included longtime locals and out-of-town friends. Other items mention a Howe Philbin Catholic wedding, Smallwood Mannix nuptials, forthcoming trips, musical prospects, and a Mother's Day style of social gatherings with receptions and bridge parties.
Mrs Gaziey returned from Mt Lake Park as A Evans of McMechan accompanied a city business visitor.
An advertisement touts Hyomel as a cure for chronic catarrh with a testimonial from G J Storers of Crown City Ontario. It also promotes Harrison and Harrison as guaranteed to cure or money back, and mentions Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a coffee substitute.
A large number of teachers and prospective teachers will take the second uniform examination scheduled for Thursday and Friday July 22-24. This year another examination is planned for September 11-12. The July exam will include General History with English as the sub unit, replacing the earlier Roman History.
A testimonial letter from Des Moines describes Chamberlain's Pain Balm aiding a sprained ankle after applying it three times and bathing the area. The writer praises the product for immediate relief and states the remedy is sold by dealers nationwide at 25 and 50 cent sizes.
An advertisement claims a nitropit cure by applying Chamberlain's Salve during nursing. It advises wiping off before nursing and credits many trained nurses using the salve with best results. Sold by all dealers.
Water rent discount cards issued for the quarter ending June 1 1905. A 30 cent allowance applies to all water rents paid at City Water Works on or before Friday July 10 1908. No discounts after the expiration date.
An advertisement touts De Shons Pink Pain Tablets as a universal remedy to stop pain and lower blood pressure quickly. It mentions benefits for headaches, neuralgia, and stomach or liver issues, with claims of rapid relief and wide consumer use, though the text is garbled. The piece cites a man allegedly cured after using the product, and references a price of 355 cents per sample pack.
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