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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
5
A local store promotes its Easter Millinery with urging customers to visit today. Featured items include ladies gloves, silk gloves, trimmings, net, Persian trims, medallions, fine hose and wash goods, all priced to attract early shoppers and boost volume.
Low prices on underwear and garments dominate this week’s Pennant Sale at Scrivan’s. Ladies vest and gauze vests offered at deep discounts, children’s and men’s undergarments priced for rapid turnover, with silk isle and pongee shirts, drawers, and combination suits highlighted. Sale lasts through the week.
Three weeks before Easter, a range of Oxfords in tans patents and dull leathers is offered. The shop promises a fashionable assortment with options from a golden brown plain toe flexible sole Cuban heel three eyelet tie to diva strap patent sandals. Prices vary from $1.50 to $4.00, with many pairs around $2.50 to $3.50 and better lines up to $4.00.
Fragmentary OCR item references a bond and arrests with unclear names. Readable bits mention Minstealion papers, a bond set at 100 dollars, and names like John O. Vain and Neate in a context resembling a public or legal notice from a historical newspaper page.
John Mitchell steps down after ten years leading the United Mine Workers of America. He is succeeded by Thomas Lewhy of Ohio, who will guide the union as Mitchell retires to focus on health and recovery from the strains of office.
A congregational meeting will be held at the First Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 1 08. All members are earnestly requested to be present. Senator Stuart P Rean announces his candidacy for secretary of state in Monday’s Morantown Post with a strong write up.
Local report details a wandering youth entering several homes including Glynns and Daween's properties before a crowd detained him and turned him over to Sauley FIs at the jail. The article mentions community concern, candidates traveling to Cus Coftmana, and a flurry of small hometown notes about residents, visits, and local happenings.
An advertisement claims a home made bladder cure using vegetable extracts. It lists ingredients like dandelions and sarsaparilla and asserts relief from bladder trouble, urination issues, and rheumatic symptoms, urging readers to try the remedy.
Intimate event details mention Glen Bik as host at his home tonight. The note promises a quiet evening with friendly conversation and light refreshments, inviting attendees to arrive by seven.
Unclear OCR text reports a Cumberland area incident with casualties and a water sale near Wirgettetown. Mentions Pantignotte and Pantigutle, names William and Jpachenger, references New Cumberland Pils and local tracks. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
The Woman's Store in Clarksburg announces a great curtain sale with over 1,500 pairs of Lace and Ruffled Curtains in 1908 designs. Curtain materials, rods, and window shades are offered at deep discounts, alongside a new spring lace line and a wide range of hosiery and laces. The store expects continued crowds and promises prompt service during the remaining sale days.
Easter is less than three weeks away and Easter Millinery promotes a complete line of ready trimmed street and dress hats in newest shapes. The store claims lower prices due to no expensive workroom and invites customers to view the display. Special values from 1.69 to 6.00.
The national guard unit in the state was inspected on Saturday at the Gasinway company location. A local meat market advertises trusted quality, asserting no one buys bad meat at Freeland's Meat Market on Third Street.
An advertisement fragment promotes Dean's Rezulets per box as a remedy to improve digestion and tone the stomach, claiming relief from constipation and a healthier system. It emphasizes a lazy liver as the cause and promises cleansing benefits.
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Notice advises buyers to inspect items or services before purchase and ensure suitability. It emphasizes careful evaluation and safeguards in consumer transactions commonly found in local notices.
The elected by the Biky' Luige at meeting tonight will serve next year. Nominations to be opened at the Wal regular meeting with entries due by 4:00 PM and voting later. Members urged to attend as officers will be chosen and other lodge reports discussed.
A blaze delayed the West Sixth Street Piper Godite company plant in Cincinnati today. Initial reports put damage at about $785,000. Firefighters battled the flames at the facility on West Sixth Street, disrupting production of Weet Melody Flour.
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