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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
7
An old newspaper fragment advertises a cheap typewriter for sale at Nusbaum's book store and seeks male help. It includes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a promotion for Kodol with claims of health benefits and drugstore availability.
Reported by Arthur Verys, the Taft camp claims 663 delegates are instructed for Taft, 84 for Hog, 82 for Fairbanks, 44 for Cannon, 68 for Knox, 25 for Law Wollette, 2 for Foraker, with 192 uninstructed and 189 committed. The tally shows substantial Taft momentum across 36 states and territories.
In Washington D C on May 19 Senator Foraker moved to postpone a vote on restoring discharged negro soldiers of the Twenty third Infantry until December 16. A conference of Senate leaders followed and an agreement ended Foraker's push this session while signaling a broader shift toward Taft support.
An old Toledo notice promotes Hall by Frank J Cheney and Shoop Health Coffee substitutes. It alleges catarra cure claims and trademarked products tied to Frank J Cheney and Dr Shoop. The teaser mentions Sweet Melody Flour and a coffee imitation by Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.
Mrs C. EB DeVaughn hosted a leap year party with guests including Mr and Mrs Guy Lyon of Wallace. A stag party by Jules Braseour drew several young men. Local grocery store openings and visits to Wheeling and Buckhannon are mentioned amid park opening and a pie supper that raised 25 dollars.
A vintage patent remedy claims to ease languor and headaches by toning the liver and improving digestion. It asserts purifying the blood and boosting overall energy through burdock-based ingredients.
Scaled bids for erection and completion of an 8 one story bank building in Richwood Nicholas County West Virginia are due by 1 o clock noon May 20 1908. Proposals require a 10 percent certified check and bond. plans may be obtained from Gladden and Alexander architects. checks payable to First National Bank of Richwood. winning bidder must sign contract by September 1908.
A fragmented excerpt describes a publication titled Book No 4 for Women aimed at women not well and marketed as free advice on soothing alchemical remedies. The text alludes to Shoop and Dawn editorial notes but remains garbled and unclear.
Luke Hawking of Monongah is charged after allegedly stealing sixty dollars from his father. The case appears to involve a juvenile or adult suspect and remains under local court review at reporting time.
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