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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1913
Page
2
The article urges preparation for motherhood and promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a tonic for the female system. It argues pregnancy and nursing strain nerves and health, urging women to seek confidence and guidance from the Lydia B Pinkham Medicine Co with confidential replies to letters.
Doane Kidney Pills praised by Mrs Mary C Williams of 172 Poplar Street for easing back pain and kidney distress after using a bottle bought at the City Drug Store. The ad claims lasting benefit and notes Maxter Milburn Co of Buffalo as national sole agents.
An advertisement promotes a home remedy with a pint of cough syrup costing $2.50 and a Piney extract sugar syrup mix for cough relief. It claims quick effects within 24 hours and praises Piney extract for healing properties, offering a money back guarantee. It also touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a stomach remedy with user testimonials.
District one covers Clarksburg east of Third Street with Broad Oaks Alta Vista and industrial areas. Names listed include Maude Walsh, Geo McKinidy, Frank Gli, Mike Allee McDonnell, Eva Keenan, Robt Koblegard, George Lockwood, Pansy Dawson, Mary Canton, Hugh Burke, Jos A Arters, Thos Lafferty, Ralph Stager, Louise Bailey, Anna Malloy, Win Prerdehart, J Ray Quinn, Pearl Delm, Mrs. Stitt, Minnie Lightner and others. District two names appear for west Clarksburg and surrounding wards including Wm R Johnson, Effie Sager, Ruth Pew, Henry Reeder, John Parker Newton M Newton, Beulah Morgan, Mayme Long, Chas Little, Henry Levillette, Mayme Leatherman, Mrs Straight, Leachman, Paul Lange, Grace Keyes, Chas Bester, Marguerite Ford, Robert Cook, E M Goodman, Bessie Boggess, and many more in multiple streets and towns. Additional divisions list Shinnston and distant towns with numerous residents nominated and street addresses. The document is a partial listing of contestants across districts, with hundreds of names and addresses.
A long list of names and places across District No 4 including Lumberport Jane Lew Sutton Buckhannon Weston West Union New Milton Smithton Pennsboro Polson and Folsom. The entry catalogs Miss Georgia Robinson Milas Williams Opal Coffman Nora Haymond Walter Fawkes Jason Bailey and many others with multiple towns and counties in a regional electoral or social registry.
The Telegraph Telegrams prize awards are lauded for liberality and value. Management expects successful contestants will be rewarded generously. A notable feature is that participants compete within their own district, with hints of a Europe tour prize.
Monthly pay for miners is due tomorrow in Clarkeburg and Fairmont regions with little change from last month. Next month’s pay is expected to be unusually large as coal operations are busier than any time in the past year.
An American Temperance Life Insurance ad promotes a policy claiming to protect families from poverty and provide weekly accident benefits. It touts Rev H Mead as vice president and invites men and women to join, offering information and employment for those who can refer others.
An old promotional item claims a remedy first praised in 1872 and now globally reputed. It asserts long term efficacy for coughs and relief, urging readers to try the product and buy from dealers.
At a public auction in Jane Lew, WV on March 22 starting at 1 pm, two yearling heifers and about 100 two and three year old steers will be offered, plus 50 head of stock cattle. Terms listed by TR Brice.
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