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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
3
A fragmented testimonial speaks of a 94 year old praising a malt whiskey based health tonic. The letter claims the product improves nervousness boosts vitality and overall health. It attributes positive effects to the tonic and stimulant medicine for the elderly.
An advertisement touts a remedy for stomach misery and indigestion claiming rapid relief within five minutes. It extols a simple, affordable product available for home use and mentions claimed benefits for sour stomach, poor digestion, and related symptoms. Local names Millard Hamilton and Thomas Haymond are noted in transit.
In Mateda Lane a beloved figure known as a maiden tagg and stho dive offered constant remedies and sympathy to neighbors including children who sought comfort. She aided households through caretaking and suggested Spars tan'Stain for furniture care, supported by The Marietta Palny & Color Co and Home Fue whine Co in Marietta Ohio.
The governor withheld signature on the Weston charter prompting debate over a law without his approval. Supporters argue the veto was not announced within the required five days, while opponents say the charter becomes law regardless of his signature. The fallout centers on property taxes and state structure.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union and the Sabbath School request Rev. Dr. Pryor to deliver a public lecture at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. The event aims to inform on the status of Colored Baptists in the state and is expected to attract a large city crowd. Rev. Dr. Pryor is famed as a compelling lecturer across the state.
The Parkersburg Democrats convened to nominate candidates for the April municipal election. Slated for mayor is B. I. Schirmer, for city elector W. EL Price, for board of affairs N Plekenos, with council candidates including J. Rathbone, Robert McParland, T. F. Murphy, John Potash, Wm McPeok, Charles Neptune, J Cameron McClure, C. E. Davie, KAD Camp. Also notes a meeting in Washington, D. C. for Camp No. 9 of the Woomen of the World. A $100 reward ad appears amid questionable cure claims for Catarrh and a promotional medical endorsement for Dr J Cheney Co.
A dubious advertisement from Wilkin on Main street touts “Orderiics” as a universal cure for constipation and liver issues. It claims safety for children, promises full money back if not beneficial, and urges immediate relief through a “nature’s function” approach, with suspicious testimonials and vague ingredients.
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