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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1907
Page
7
Advert appears to promote Kilmer Swamp-Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. Claims include stopping incontinence, pain during urination, and nocturnal urges. Advertisement urges readers to mail for a free book and mentions Binghamton and Binghaston as associated names.
An advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as a scalp germicide and antiseptic that destroys the microbe causing hair loss. It promises thinner tresses will improve and urges readers to try the product, send 100 for a sample, and lists price details.
Pain from bolls burns and cuts is reportedly relieved by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Sulge. The remedy is promoted for calda ajith diseases and piles with claims of quick relief and wide use in general drapery and drug trade.
West Main street shop ELE Alle offers cheaper upholstery and furniture repair services. C R Odellt du runs the stand, advertising lower prices and broad repairs for homes and offices.
A rambling 19th century like ad from Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin touts Restorative for stomach heart and kidney ailments. It claims symptoms mask deeper illness and promotes nerve-based treatment addressing inside nerves rather than organs, urging readers to request a free book by mail.
A fragment notes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup of Honey and Tar marketed as agreeable for children. It claims quick cough relief and is endorsed by mothers but contains unclear references to arsenic. Sold by J. F. Burke.
An advertised treatment for piles claims to relieve blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. The product is sold for 60 cents with a money back guarantee. The ad is signed by Bobdby As Burke and J Lour.
Jeannette Howland, an orphan heiress, faces pressure from her guardian uncle to marry rector Mr. Biting. He warns of a binding engagement if she yields to his schemes, while she weighs passion against fortune and social expectations amid rival suitors and whispered audiences.
Charleston reports a mix of local events including arrests for drunkenness, fires, and a fatality. A clerk tied to a Piedmont store case was questioned, a colored youth involved, and Miss Kirk died amid a drunken altercation. Fire damages in Oakland, a new state camp plan, and rail accidents near Huntington are noted along with a flagman’s fatality near Jamestown excursion.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a digestant that not only digests food but tones the stomach and builds overall strength. It emphasizes purity of wood content and asserts compliance with Pure Food and Drug Law, with availability through all druggists.
Fragmented ad copy touts Pineglet as a cure for backache and rheumatism linked to kidney issues. Claims a guaranteed satisfaction or money back with a bold testimonial tone and a bold misspelled brand name. Reported mis-spellings suggest a late 19th or early 20th century patent medicine style.
The Hugenbeck-Wallace show visits Friday May 17 offering a parade hailed as the most magnificent in the world. Over twenty five new tableau wagons and dozens of open dens will appear in three miles of gold and gutter, promising a spectacular spectacle for Clarksburg.
The April issue introduces Ways of the Hour a department for current commentary and criticism. It promises wholesome thought and varied views with pieces by Col Willard French Elbert Hubbard and others on topics like The Salton Sea Voices the Index of the Mind and Tyranny of Silence.
Readable bits show a patent remedy claim for sour stomach and belching, linking to Kodal cure from B. Jones of Newport Tennessee. Also mentions a clearance sale on men women and children's shoes by Hardman Bros and a chaotic wreck reference.
Carl Hagenbeck and Great Wallape present a unique three ring show with trained wild animals in two elevated stages. Tigers ride elephants and whales ride horns while polar bears, lions, leopards, pumas, and other ferocious beasts perform feats usually done by domestic animals. The display comes to Clarksburg on Friday May 17 as part of a four day countryside attraction.
Rev and Mrs L Queen hosted 77 year old Mrs Katie White of Rockford Harrison county at the M P parsonage. Mrs White had never seen a circus before and, while in town, attended the Bordenaugh and Seltz show Friday, expressing delight at the experience before returning to Rockford yesterday evening.
A jagged telegraphic update table reports a Pittsburg traveler leaped to his death after fleeing police, a missing three year old may have been kidnapped, Roosevelt named honorary Army of the Potomac member with Curtis elected president, and a Dixie Flyer wreck near Chicago injures several with a killed negro helper.
Marriage licenses have been issued to Desire Detfet and Gertrude Hem minger, and Samel Parry Ord with Maggie Wir thin Ross. The notice mentions a 38 days sale of 1000 pairs of shoes and other disjointed lines about merchants and a crime reference, reflecting a fragmented OCR page.
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