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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1915
Page
24
Reports show continued drilling in McClelland Doddridge and Gilmer counties with several wells reaching or producing modest outputs. Notable finds include No. 2 on Jennie Hoover farm and No. 3 on HK. Lowndes farm, plus salt sand and Clinton sand tests in Bremen and Bearfield districts. Market prices for crude Pennsylvanian grade listed along with regional price quotes.
Fragmentary reading shows a preacher urging sinners to seek Jesus with emotional appeals, followed by a line about bank clearings in 1914 totaling 71.36 billion dollars versus 80.16 billion in 1913. The stray religious sermon contrasts with financial data from the era.
The article warns against soap for hair and recommends sparing use. It says most soaps and shampoos dry the scalp and make hair brittle. It advises using refined coconut oil sparingly as a cleansing base, with two teaspoons sufficient to cleanse hair and scalp.
A British army briefing highlights motor transport as crucial to modern warfare. The First British Army officer argues control of gasoline supplies could determine military dominance, noting rapid reinforcement, logistics, and the vast use of motor lorries and taxis aiding Britain and allied forces in France and Belgium.
Descriptions of a high speed convoy along trenches and roads, an American chauffeur driving an officer of the general staff. White horses draw carts as French peasants scatter. The chauffeur curses civilians and insists they have no place near advancing armies.
In Pleasants district Ampleby & Co test on the J D farm near Union yields 120 barrels daily from Maxon sand after Eureka Line hookup, now the largest eastern field producer as South Penn No. on Sarah Shaffer farm drops under 100. West Fork in Harrison sees Philadelphia Co drill No. 3 on W B Maxwell 225 acres through Gordon sand with 18 to 20 barrel potential. plans for No. 27 on Maxwell farm and tests by Hope Natural Gas on Gordon sands. Wier sand pool show declines post-shoots, field limits defined, interior locations drilled, little new work. Ohio Fuel Oil remarks.
A promotional claim asserts dissolving dandruff with four ounces of liquid arvon at night will remove all dandruff by morning. The ad promises instant relief from itching and a glossy hair appearance, warns against hair damage from dandruff, and urges readers to buy arvon at drug stores.
Public notice to all claimants and debtors in the estate of George Alexander deceased. File claims for payment with the administrator at 707 Goff Building Clarkaburs West Virginia. Debtors must call and settle debts promptly with the administrator.
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