Pure Water of Clarksburg Delivers Health and Safety Claims
A fragmented 19th century report from Clarksburg details public water quality, claiming the city water is pure and wholesome. Prof. Anton Ark and the West Virginia State Laboratory conduct monthly and daily bacteriological tests at the water works to verify safety, with results from samples across local stores and districts.
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Clarksburg
Anton Ark
Ohlof
West Virginia
Bacteriological Department
Yim Water Works
Cintkaburg
W Va
Elrother
Wevlinstani
South
Choatnist Neryn
Anil
Word
Westin
Caliectedt
Aaron
Water Works
Severneeard Matiiaina
Altration
Boynton
Chamiat
Darken Your Bray Hair With Q-Ban Harmless Dye
Weird ad claims a dye free solution to hide gray hair using Q-Ban like product promises. It asserts natural darkening without dye and mentions a store location and refund policy with styled marketing language. The copy is garbled and filled with typos but centers on hair darkening and a sale pitch.
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Watsty
Monty
Welletrays Saker Company
Clarke
Parce
Tanlac trials praised by readers and Rockefeller pledge
An ad mentions Tanlac relief for stomach ailments with a reader's testimonial from Wheeling and notes availability at Farrell's Drug Store. John D. Rockefeller Jr calls for a North American Young Men's Christian Association campaign to mobilize Christian men for church renewal and social work, proposing a new Interchurch committee secretary to lead the effort.
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Kero Bown
John T. Robins
Liv Dinker
Ila City
Farrell
Deng Store
Odeon
Mel. F. Rentrow
Mt Farrell
Imsanwaeiaya Rosen
Cleveland
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Roukefmller
Christian Ayekinds
Roume
Horda
Howe
Tas An
Peibute
Mockelvilie
Young Men's Christian Association
Baoud
Darkawas
Rockefeller
Young Men's Christ
North America
Bankers Trust seeks sale of Wabash Pittsburg route in federal suit
In Pittsburg on May 16 lawyers for Bankers Trust Company of New York as trustees for Wabash Pittsburg Treatment railroad bondholders asked Judge Orr to order immediate sale of the property. Orr granted the request to instruct sale soon and approved lowering the upset price from the prior figure with the exact amount to be named later. the court took under advisement the bidders’ financial responsibility.
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Pittsburg
Tw Bankers ‘Trust Company
New York
Wabash- Pittsburg
Treatnent Railroad
Jude Orr
Federal District Court
Water Sprinkling Penalties and Permit Rules Declared
Notice from the Clarkesburg Water Works and Sewerage Board restricts lawn sprinkling to domestic supply permits. Unauthorized use faces a two dollar daily fine per violation, with sprinkler nozzles limited to quarter inch. sprinkling hours are limited to two hours per day, and the supply may be discontinued for noncompliance. Retaining current sprinkling privileges avoids renewal.
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Cy Finn
Ordit
Pranmira
Nialataland
Incluatve
Clarksbung Water Works & Sewerage Board
Governor Mafield to inspect new state hospital hall
Governor Mafield and Chairman Juin visit West on Monday to inspect the new state hospital hall nearing completion. The hall will seat 1290 people and cost over 100000 dollars. The institution’s administrator plans to move the hall’s instrumentation and equipment to reflect modern design and strict adherence to duty in arrangements and appointments. The governor will travel from Westun to Charleston after the inspection.
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Mafield
Juin
State Board of Goutrov
Werton
Napent
Slarh
Inten
Toime
Ant Goth
Westunduek
Charleston
Primaries Charleston May 15 Candidacy Certification Filed
Candidacy certification of all party candidates with the secretary of state has been recorded. Officials plan a joint primary on June 6 with shared ballot printing costs and party separation guidance. Kanawha county faces over 35000 in expenses while other counties expect lower costs around 3690.
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Charleston
Tale
Warloun
Rlerka
Poal
Vallore
Moun
Kanawhe County
Robe Judge tre Be for governor nomination near
Robe Judge tre Be, of Grafton, Republican candidate for governor, sits poised for the nomination. His supporters in Harrison county express broad cross party backing and enthusiasm over the practical nomination ahead.
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Tre BE
Ralipsen
Grafton
Hou
Jisrat
Harrison County
Tin millworker joins chorus in Morgantown news
C Rust, a tin millworker, is highlighted as he joins a chorus in Morgantown. The article notes readers should be attentive to his prominence and high standing, with a testimonial about relief from nervousness, stomach distress, and digestion after trying a product called Nere Worth, praised by a contributor as improving nerves and digestion.
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Mr. Rust
Morgantows
Tom Urd
Imas
Gompers backs 60,000 strike workers in telegram
May 16 ramuel Gommers president of the American Federation of Labor telegrammed Benjamin Sehlefuinger to express full federation support for 60,000 striking furment workers and condemn manufacturers greed and tyranny. The note promises united backing for the workers victory. Harrison county residents predict Robinson sweeping the June 11 primary.
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New York
Ramuel Gommers
American Federation of Labor
Benjamin Sehlefuinger
Federaton
Gompers
Olive Tablet Ad Claims Liver Health Benefit
An artifact-filled OCR passage mentions Olive Tablets and claims of liver health and other benefits. It references Dr. Edvardo, a Columbus company, and a market claim that the tablets aid digestion and liver function amid physician skepticism.
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Dr. Edvardo
Connipa Fen
CERTAIN-TEED ROOFING PROMISES LONG LASTING PROTECTION
An advertisement from a roofing firm touts CERTAIN-TEED roofing products. It highlights a two-layer saturation system that keeps asphalt soft inside and resistant to drying out, claiming durable protection for flat or pitched roofs on buildings from small outbuildings to skyscrapers. The ad lists manufacturing areas and stresses worldwide dealer availability and reasonable prices.
Feeble-Minded Youth Study Sparks Controversy at Conference
An Indiana conference voiced harsh views on troubled youth, labeling some children as feeble minded and dangerous. Dr. Bliss urged segregation in institutions for the feeble minded while others described juvenile delinquency as a social threat and criticized behavior as harmful to communities.
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Indianapolis
Pra Lees
Charitimn
Cor
Shether Chidran
G. Bliss
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bina
Bitseuld
Norwood Park Opens Saturday May 27
Park officials announce the opening of Norwood Park on Saturday May 27 with updates to grounds and facilities. A notice urges residents to settle 1915 delinquencies and ensure their names appear on the updated delinquent list.
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Norwood Park
Skin Care Spring Advice Warns Against External Cads
An advertising letter extols internal blood cleansing as the only effective remedy for skin diseases. It warns against lotions and creams and promotes Swift Specific products from the Atlanta company, claiming they purify the blood and restore skin, bone, and tissue. It urges readers to write the Medical Department in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
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