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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
Fragmentary Telegram notes describe a pattern department action in New York with a price of 10a for each burrbesed by mall Sr. The minount sclosed.
A fashion note outlines modern styling for shirt waists with tucked vests and coordinated outfits. It discusses combining fabrics like leather belts, striped cloths, and ribbed textiles, notes color harmony over exact shade matches, and describes a seven-size pattern for a tucked waist garment requiring 3% yards of fabric. Readers may order pattern No. 904 for 10 cents by mail.
The advertorial piece touts Quaker Health products with testimonials from Rev. Joseph Bailey and others. It claims rheumatism relief, improved sleep, and disappearance of pimples and skin issues after using Quaker Herb Extract, Quaker Balm, and Quaker Oil. Prices listed: $1.00 per bottle or three for $2.50. Balm 25 cents. Main distributors named.
The Grand theater featured PHAVERS new musical comedy and a strong company with Deacon Flood and Madelyn Marshall in bright turns. Bobby Barry as Teddy Todd drew laughs though lacked heroic polish. John Pratt impressed with Magyar Maid and Sweet Today. Opening night promises top acts, new pictures, and a diverse bill, along with Way Down East performances by the berry pickers on the porch.
Nearly two hundred delegates hold undisputed Taft seats with instructions. Thirty Taft delegates face contests as others claim unpledged or Roosevelt lines. Oklahoma and Nebraska show solid Taft support, while Missouri, Ohio, and Oklahoma host key contests. New York Governor Hughes backed after district fights. St Louis delegates contested.
A notice states London Ty White acted as turnkey at the county jail during the absence of Turnkey P. 7. Long who was called to Parsons owing to the fatal illness affecting his father. The item references Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy and cautions against substitutes.
An old advertisement promises a positive guarantee for Foley's Ortha Laxative. It claims refunds if the product fails to cure indigestion headaches stomach trouble or other stomach ailments.
An old advertisement promotes Sweet Melody Flour insurance for a small monthly premium. It outlines indemnities for disability, accidental death at 600 dollars, monthly accident indemnity of 50 dollars, sickness indemnity of 60 dollars for 26 weeks with a partial 26 week sickness benefit, all for one dollar per month. Contact Charles W Worcester at Building Main 8c, Clarksburg West Virginia, Bell Phone 208W.
State records report Brooks Smith denying the filtership of the Chattenton Stunt while Lucinda Wanel nears her 490th birthday in Borgen town. Construction resumes on the new bridge cracks the Monongahela at Fairmont. W. St Meredith announces candidacy for state senator from the Eleventh district. The Old Time Republican debuts in Mute wan reaching its fourth number. A state embalmers board meeting in Wheeling will review applicants. South Morgantown to gain a mashing shop run by I. M. Otterman. Wells glass factory fires extinguished at Wellsville, restart soon. Frank Meyi burned in gasoline explosion at Parkerburg. George Poling, Parkersburg prisoner, deemed unsound mind and sent to Spencer hospital. VWU convention slated in Hutchington this October. New wells at Mary state peniten completed. Old Fellows home at Elking bid opening in Parkershire April 8. Delegates to state convention to be elected in Wood county June 4 for governor and secretary of state. Thieves steal silverware from J. M. Caldwell in Parkersburg. Remains of Arthur Kenney brought home for burial from Oklahoma. Thomas B. Wilkus of Morgantown to seek Republican sheriff nomination in Monongalia. Lick Run Lumber Co to hire 150–200 workers late week on Cheat mountains tracts.
An old advertisement asserts the continued efficacy of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, a trusted remedy marketed for infants and children. The copy emphasizes long use, comforting effects, and consistency claimed over decades in households.
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