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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
5
A local initiative mobilizes volunteers to gather scattered items and tidbits around the town. Residents, groups, and organizations join efforts to tidy streets and public spaces, completing a one-day cleanup to restore order and safety.
Sale of ladies handkerchiefs features overregular initial stock at 10c, now 48c per dozen for plain and specialty linens. Also offers sale on Art Linens Mexican Drawn Work Battenberg squares and scarfs with 20 percent discount. Included are Queen Talcum Powder at 19c and Colgate’s Talcum Powder at 15c.
Listing describes White and Cream Medallion trimmings from 20 cents to 1 dollar 50. Filet bands in Blue Brown and White new designs priced accordingly. Rosary trimming in Gold and Black, gold near lace trim two inches wide and 5 8 inch wide priced per yard.
The Union park long closed for two seasons will reopen Saturday May 16 with Lewia Burkhart of Union Heights as general manager. A new theater building and up to date care are planned while Sigele Dixon departs for Cincinnati then Farmland, Ind. to begin her future. West Fork glue house resumes Monday after recent closure.
In the West Virginia governor contest Swisher appears set for the nomination as Cabell county and others tilt toward him. Logan and Wyoming already pledged support, with Cabell key. Anticipation centers on Mercer, Berkeley, and McDowell delegates as May ballots shape the convention outcome. Swisher’s conduct and tactics described as steady, cordial, and focused on victory.
Legal expert presented conclusions in the McKee divorce in Paris France. The court signaled likely continued proceedings with both spouses named responsible under normal judgment rules. Delinquent city tax payers are warned to settle 1907 taxes at the City Collector’s office by May 15 or action will be taken.
A fragmented advertisement urges women to read Book No 4 for Women and promotes Dr Shoop Night Cure suppositories as a discreet medical remedy. The copy claims the booklet is strictly confidential medical advice and targets ill women with a sensational tone.
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