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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
6
Public horse sale to be held Saturday March 21 at 4 p m at the Clarksburg Transfer Stables on Serand street. These horses described as heavy matched patent meat waddles and other terms now for sale to highest bidder. A D Nassell and D S Lawatan owners.
Fragmentary OCR mentions eczema and a Dean's Ointment claimed to ease obstinate cases. Text is garbled but suggests a medical remedy promotion. No clear date or full names available.
An ad claim urges readers to improve health by purifying blood with Burdock Blood Bitters. It asserts simple actions like exercise and cleanliness lead to long life and suggests the product supports well being when blood quality is poor.
An advertisement touts Preventics as a safe effective remedy for grippe and acute cold. It markets 48 Preventics for 26 cents with a bold offer of 100 dollars for a successful counterexample, asserting no quinine or laxatives and suitability for feverish children.
A report notes a narrow escape from pneumonia and consumption after a lingering cold. The article mentions Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a remedy advertised to cure coughs, prevent pneumonia, and combat consumption, urging readers to avoid substances perceived as substitutes.
A claimant promotes Dean's Regulars as an easy to use product that supposedly tones the stomach and cures constipation. The ad warns against harsh physics and markets the flour as a remedy that weakens the bowels and prevents chronic constipation.
A reader warns that Dr Shoop Health Coffee fools taste and color with real coffee flavor. The note claims the product contains no actual coffee, using malt and grains instead. The advertisement touts quick preparation and a price noted as 25 cents for a pound, urging skepticism of the health claim.
An excerpt urges use of Foley's Honey and Tar for lingering coughs and consumption, citing testimonials about child illness and relief. The ad mentions Cure-all tonics and warnings about serious health risks from untreated lung disease, urging readers to try the remedy claims.
Voters across Degrimaton county and surrounds face a hot liquor issue as a signed statement urges a September sale. The document argues most residents oppose the move and cites widespread disapproval of liquor trade amid calls for reform and cleanup.
U S Senator Whyte Pinckney Whyte of ES died in Baltimore hospital last night after becoming ill in Washington. He was conscious until the final convulsion ending at 7 06 this evening. Born August 9, 1824, in its city, he was the son of Joseph and grandson of Dr. John Campbell Whyte, with maternal grandfather the renowned lawyer William Pinckney.
Notice by the Harrison County Republican Executive Committee announces a primary election on April 6 4908 for delegates to multiple Republican conventions, district and state nominations, and county offices. It specifies precinct restrictions, voting hours, and precinct coordination, naming locations like Parkersburg Fairmont Charleston and Morrison County. It outlines offices to be elected and the structure of the party ticket.
Old text outlines Republican primary procedures in Harrison County including delegate allotments for county and district offices, candidate qualification payments, ballot designations, and election supervision by county committees. It lists polling districts, election commissioners, and required compliance with party rules for nominating state and local officials.
The document details precinct by precinct voting places across districts including Coal, Eagle, Elk, Grant, Sardis, Tenmile and more with specific sites such as Fair Grounds, Terra Alta Behoo House, Enterprise, Hamilton Block, Lumberport, Adamalon Old School House, Glen Walte Company Store and Meadowbrook. It notes election day as March ath day of March 1908 with VL. HIGHTANT as chair and CHAS. G. COFFMAN as secretary.
Rules for the Harrison County West Virginia Republican primary set for April 6 1908 at designated polling places with 30 AM to 7 PM voting. Only registered Republicans may vote. Candidate names proceed across tickets with presidential candidate receiving highest support leading to state and district conventions in April and June 1908. Delegates allocated by district votes and county committee certification.
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