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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
7
An advertorial notes Ourple pie mix in ten pint packages for lemon chocolate and custard pies. Each package guarantees satisfaction and makes two pies. Local grocers report quick sales and pleased customers. Instructions say dissolve mix in water and follow directions on the package.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure all for kidney trouble and skin ailments. It promises free samples by mail from Binghamton New York and notes bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar. It also endorses Chamberlains Salve for chapped skin or nipples and burns with wide distribution.
Owing to inadequate water supply all consumers are warned of rising water rates and potential shutdowns affecting steam engines boilers and heating devices. Consumers urged to drain and discharge water carefully to avoid damage. Also includes 1863 army diary anecdote and a local medicine endorsement for chronic diarrhoea and cholera remedy.
A New York inquiry into whiskey filled candies reveals trace alcohol under 1% in a single batch. Officials note modern manufacturing eliminates alcohol and no such candies are sold now, while emphasizing strict enforcement of the Pure Food and Drug Act. The piece traces historical concerns, economic impact, and broad production figures for confections in the United States.
In the November issue The World's Work presents the second chapter of John D. Rockefeller's Reminiscences titled Some Old Friends. He recounts his associations with John D. Archbold A M Flagler Stillman Witt V M Harkness and other figures prominent in American industry and finance.
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a cure for dandruff and hair loss. A Springfield, Massachusetts barber endorses it, claiming it kills germs at the roots and nourishes new growth. Sturm & Wilson guarantee results or money back with 50 cent bottles available locally or by prepaid express.
An item notes Room 205 and Room 315 along with Dr. J. B. Willon listed as a physician and reference to Room 312-2, indicating a historic clinic or office layout.
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