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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
7
A reader from West Virginia reports relief from kidney related back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The letter claims prior public endorsement and urges others to request Doan's Kidney Pills by name.
An old advertisement extols S S S as a rapid safe blood purifier and skin remedy. It claims to heal eczema and other skin troubles by cleansing the blood, boosting circulation, and forming new skin tissue. The copy urges readers to obtain a bottle from drug stores and request free advice from The Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta.
Jerome W. Stuart will sell 45 lots in the Alexander addition at Hepzibab. The auction is scheduled for Saturday May 10 at an unspecified time.
Theaters present The Little Girl That He Forgot with lavish stage settings and a fourth act prison scene. An all new vaudeville by Misses Do and Helen Keyes, with Chet Keyes, headlines a busy bill at Grand Du Chet Reyes. Newsboys and public welcome, with pink tea, photos, and a strong lineup at the Bijou featuring Alice or The Test of Friendship and A Mississippi Tragedy in Vitagraph.
W Gos Tetrick county clerk reported to the state auditor that forty eight marriage licenses were issued at his offices in April.
The secretary of state issued charters for multiple firms: Holden Laundry and Dry Cleaning Company of Holden with 7000 capital. Cherry Lane Farms Company of Oak Hill authorized 10000. The Law Orchard Company of Cairo authorized 25000. Lumber Company of Martinsburg authorized 50000. Rowlesburg Pharmacy Company of Rowlesburg authorized 5000. Swann, Johnson, Bright and Company of Huntington in plumbing roofing and electrical work with 5000. RF and E Singing Picture Company in Wheeling capital 250000. Kanawha Music Company of Charleston authorized 5000. Townshend of Huntington and Miles T Wilson of Charleston among incorporators for additional firms. King Insurance Agency of Elkins authorized 5000.
The writer describes Florida as divided into belts for citrus in the orange belt regions and pineapples tomatoes and vegetables in other belts. He notes Everglades drainage projects by canals and scenic routes along the Oklawaha River and Suwannee River as compelling features.
In a letter from Tt W. Dee, settlers discuss hogs native to the region called ragor backs. The writer warns newcomers that acquiring land for farming requires large cash, two to three years to improve property, and substantial fertilizer expenses, along with expected difficulties and setbacks.
Dr. Er. R. Powell, former president of Broaddus Institute, visited from Richmond, Virginia to see his daughter Mrs. Frank, then left Sunday on an early morning train to Winchester. Haymond of Sutton also appeared in the city as a visitor.
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