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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1908
Page
5
Reading Sliping Center Parsons-Souders Company Clarksburn West Virginia announces rapid service after delays due to heavy orders. New two suit specials for women and misses priced between 15 and 25 dollars with fine wool materials and superior tailoring. Also featuring white silk lace fabrics, trimmings, initial handkerchiefs, and gift packages at 30 cents per set.
Hubert A Spirir and Frank Shute Heworth plan a ten day outing to the Allegheny region. They expect to bring twenty venison and bear meat with them, planning to supply provisions and hunting success.
Mrs Luther Johnson of Paint Comfort reports her son NOY is missing after an intake from dines Sunday night. Parents have mounted a search but description of the man is not provided in the sparse OCR. Community aids in the effort as authorities review latest sightings.
An advertisement-like notice from Fairmont touts a home remedy described as a Dan Adlgy treatment for rheumatism and related ailments. It claims kidney and urinary relief, urges readers to prepare a mixture with specific extracts and syrups, and asserts broad personal endorsements from local residents.
A chaotic page reports on dances, receptions, and meetings. It mentions a royal ceremony, a public reception, a skating show, and a Colonial Club dance. The Imperial restaurant host and a civic club meeting at the First Presbyterian church are noted.
The meeting discusses river improvements and progression, urging vigorous action by the State Board of Commissioners, with reports from the general assembly to keep members informed. A plan for West Virginia and a start toward the Ohio Board are considered, plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Readers can save on tailored suits from 15 to 18 dollars, with styles in serge and melton fabrics. Winter coats and kersey coats discounted, plus women and miss sizes in velveteen and broadcloth looks. Also advertised are skirts, muslin, hosiery, and children’s garments with November pricing and value emphasis.
A list of names and places with scattered hometown mentions from Cumberland Maryland and nearby towns includes William Geppert, a Mount Morris Courrier Extra editor en route home from a western trip, Marcus wAbiad of Luwrberpert in town Tuesday, and other visitors and locals cited for various brief notes. Also referenced are a bond of trade event, a few editors, and a pie recipe ad copy for OUR PIE with preparation directions.
A fragmented health note urges eating enough to maintain heat and energy, warning that indigestion and kidney issues stem from poor appetite and diet. The ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and Gold Medal Flour, with a promotional line for a Box Ball Alleys venue at Fournatrec Cite Marker.
Fragmentary note reports a joke about weed and a price query for tobacco or cigars. Names such as Ananey Ben Levey and a pool room appear, with references to a sale at a storefront and unclear figures like four ties and five cents for a product.
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