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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
6
In Bridgeport West Virginia a race involving Bartlet and Berry named as candidates for the Republican primary faces a decisive ballot choice. The publican party contest centers on who will advance to the party nomination.
A flood of candidacy notices from Harrison County announces runs for Clerk of the County Court, County Surveyor, Prosecuting Attorney, and related posts. Names include Clarence F. Stout Walter W. Willis J L Wayman Wade Coppman Haymond Maxwell Will B Morris Charles C Fittro and others. Campaigns cite Republican primaries and conventions with 1908 dates and locations in Harri son County and surrounding towns.
A flood of 1908 campaign notices from Harrison County WV announces candidates for state senate in the Twelfth District and for various city and county offices in Clarksburg and surrounding areas. Names include J B Law Charles G Coffman Samuel S Faris M A Samples Ernest L Pigott Edward J Doyle J M Kelley L G Crile Truman Lynch and others seeking Republican nominations for state senate county court house of delegates mayor treasurer and other posts with primary dates listed in March and April 1908.
A civic notice from Will H. Co announces intent to seek the office of Clerk of Clarksburg and a run for Street Commissioner. The alert calls on voters to consider candidates amid city affairs and local influence.
A jumble of political announcements from Nicholas M Whyte and John Howe seeking the office of Chief of Police in Clarksburg with pledges to perform duties faithfully. Also a Porter's Millinery Saturday specials list and a sale notice for a combination saddle and driving horse to be sold March 14 at the courthouse. Cough remedies from Dr Shoop and Dr Sven praised with varied claims and broad promotional copy.
A lengthy critique urges regular fire drills in schools after disasters like the Lake View tragedy. It stresses calm, orderly exits, discipline, and imitation of sensible students and teachers to prevent future deaths. The piece warns that panic causes trampling and that prevention is cheaper than cure.
Old and well trusted remedy Winslow's Soothing Syrup offered relief for fear and distress. Product text promotes soothing effects and trusted use, with language reflecting period advertisement style.
An old advertisement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is unequaled as a cure for croup and cold throat troubles. It promises quick prevention of croup attacks and notes Wayneeton, Indiana resident Harry Witton endorses it. Sold by all dealers.
A Charleston newspaper account lauds Col Joseph N. McDermott of Mécexetown for his courteous and fair conduct as presiding officer during the legislature's extra session. The Senate resolves thanks for his devotion to duty and faithful service, wishing him happiness and prosperity in his future.
The state fire marshal was notified that Smith, indicted for arson in Blyria, was arrested at Fort Wayne. Authorities say he set his own building to spite his wife after a quarrel. B Moore of Fairmont is visiting Columbus. A separate notice announces a commission sale of a Water Street house in Clarksburg, WV conducted by special commissioners Sperry and Sperry with terms of sale.
An old advertisement extols Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co claiming it cures kidney liver and bladder troubles. It asserts rapid relief from distress and urges readers to request a sample bottle and a book, noting Binghamton New York origin and urging correct spelling of Swamp Root.
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