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Newspaper

The Daily Telegram

Location

Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1916

Page

8

Unclear 99¢ Tonight Frat Show Promoter Promise

An unclear OCR fragment describes a thin individual promoting a local night show with references to Albany New York and Pennsylvania. It mentions a young man named Splewel or similar and a travel-worn promoter in several states. The piece is garbled but hints at a promotional event with a sale, ads, and a 7:80 p.m. time in Clarkburg area.

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Revival Draws Large Crowd at United Brethren Church

Enthusiasm ran high as a major revival service at United Brethren Church drew a large crowd on Friday night. Pastor Woter a, from Benefton, led the event with strong appeals and a call for dedication next Sunday at 10:20.

United Brethren Nudiosrun Wotera Bowe Bena Pertonn Jolova Sundey Elson W. M. Wepster D. Serviewm Paris

New Fashion Health Ad Promotes Tonics For Nervous Help

An old advertisement touts Tanine tonics as a nerve calmer and stomach aid. It claims health improves mood and appetite, citing a testimonial about relief from nervousness and insomnia. The copy urges readers to visit Purrait’s Dene Store above Odeon thaley Relm Lotte to buy Tanine at $1 per bottle.

Tully Tuntac Lonlilt Otra Roy Gary Gary Wesley Pernon Talis Tanine Purralt Noeanid Odeon Thaley Relm Lotte Manfrow Tanun

Funeral for Joby Gribble Scheduled in Fairmount

The funeral for Joby Gribble will be at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of his daughter Mrs Charles Hamilton in Fairmont. Paraly sis caused his death after several days illness. He lived on Dunkard Mill Run near Bethel in Marion County about 32 years. He left a widow and children including James, William, and Mrs Hamilton.

Joby Gribble Charles Hamilton Fairmount Gray's Plain Mr. Gribble -Waa Jun- Kurd Marion Cuunty Hin Jomea Gribble Canton Jin Mr. Dubbie Gut Bron Weil Mr. Gribb Bethel Dunkard Mill Thn James Fairmont Pontofca Willam Gribble Horn Farm Daugher Charles Hf. Hamilton Pairmont

Paul Reveres Warn Of Zeppelin Raids Over London

London May 8 A distorted report notes Paul Reveres warn of Zeppelin approaches over London. It mentions phone operators at the local exchange aiding emergency calls and volunteers mobilizing a bicycle courier network to alert colleagues. The piece references women on night duty at the Tendon telephone exchange and a looming air raid threat.

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Primacura Remedy Advised For All Troubles

An advertisement promotes Primacura as a universal remedy with instructions to apply tonight and confirm the elulin thu Prina-Citn in Eiest Ald-Firut Laatied Alwigya for all justnas trouhies. It claims a hundred Cuunes for rohing and urges readers to obtain the product through any druggiot.

The Labor Behind Every Ad Delivers Every Price

Every ad reflects months of planning and vast labor from buyers to manufacturers. Advertisers tailor products, prices, and designs to win loyal customers, often shaping markets and even creating demand before print. The piece urges readers to value the effort and trust the advertised claims.

Fragmentary 1900s Virginia political notices and debt case

A torn OCR record shows a legal order from a Virginia court involving a non resident defendant K Taylor and a monetary claim against an unnamed party. The document references a writ of attachment, an August date, and a requirement for appearance within one month of publication. It also lists Republican primary candidates and endorsers for West Virginia elections, with names and local towns mentioned in Harrison and adjoining counties.

Williamm N. Edgell Ale K. Taylor Kinin Virginia Ula Anti L Wade Cneeman

Fragmented OCR: Names and offices in a legal notice

A garbled OCR reveals multiple names and office locations including doctors lawyers brokers and construction firms. Entries mention Prudential Life Insurance Company Richards Construction Co and various rooms or floors with partial pairings, suggesting a directory or notice of offices and professionals rather than a cohesive article.

CANDIDATES LOUDLY ANNOUNCE GOP NOMINEES IN HARRIGAN COUNTY

A flood of Republican campaign notices from Harrigan county lists numerous candidates seeking party nomination for sheriff, county clerk, county attorney, auditor, and commissioner. Each notice pledges loyalty to the primary, urging voters to support their bids on June 4 and 6.

Harrigan County Finn Bounly Jane Juin Wayman Ogden Clarkeborg Wy Ve Uurnivan West Virginia Teyri¢o County Repiblicin Éducation W.M. Conaway Murrlaan RepiUtioens Delmar Tepiblius Wilccone John Souther

Candidacies and Local Republican Nominations Pressed in Clark District

A flood of draft notices and appeals from Clarkburg and surrounding Harrison County towns urges residents to support Republican candidates for Justice of the Peace Constable and other local offices. Names include CHARLES L. FORD JOANA ION GWAR GLEN WELSHIN GEORGE McKINLEY ROBERT MYOLUNG LAINE EARNS JAMES BURNESS ELDEN WYCKOFF and others. Voters are urged to vote in the June primaries and to back experienced nominees across Clark district and Coal district.

Clark District Canatavia Clik Divtelet Hateivon Wallctind Can Tanst Main Street Clarkaburg W. Va Iatve Raguollcan Chalice of Peed Harrinanean Robert Myolung Clarksburg Ganidsinch Rurison Coun Harrison County Ana James Burness Hechontrvet Nehcies Elden Wyckorr Clunaborg

West Virginia Republican primary announced candidates for state offices

The Telegram notes multiple candidates entering the June primary for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and congress in West Virginia. Names include Beckany, Rutherford, Vann, and others, with declarations of candidacy and calls for support from local counties and voters.

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