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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1915
Page
3
A garbled advertisement promotes a bitter cough and cold remedy from the Well-Hay-Maker Company store. The pitch claims the product, labeled as a concentrated extract, harmlessly treats bronchial afflictions without narcotics. It urges purchases of large bottles at discounted prices, with guarantees and coupon incentives.
A damaged OCR fragment advertises a twenty-five cent coupon good for one bottle of Schiffmann New Concentrated Expectorant from Wells-Haymaker. The text mentions a Droz Store and requires name and address to be filled in above the address line.
At St Johns Methodist Episcopal Broaley Heights a Christian Endeavor society was formed with officers for the year. Paul Davis presides. Miss Jentile Mowrey, first vice. Oren Manley, second vice. Mrs C W Wise, third vice. Miss Christine Watty, fourth vice. Miss Anna Herrond, secretary. Miss Dora Wonnick, treasurer. Miss Lucille Wells, organist. Monthly business meetings and Sunday 6:30 pm tabernacle gatherings planned. Also a Christmas package drive for parish aid at parish house December 1 at 12:30 pm.
Mrs Grae Hoardman returns to Helphon after visiting Ter Sisters and Mrs Hazel Boardman and Mrs Robert E Lee in Shindston. Various Parkersburg and Morgantown business visitors noted including Alexander Lisking Jr and W R Woods. Agnes Hood and Virginia Davis head to Baltimore for Goucher College. Clarksburg Lodge Knights of Pythias to confer ranks in Central Park. Trieste hosts Meerschaum pipe industry.
The event notes officers elected for the coming year including president Vinoaht and secretary Cowgill. A welcome is extended to members of the Bible class and church groups. Ash Shape Methodist and Episcopal parish ladies announce a weekend bazaar at Balnis millinery West Main Street Windsy Street with baked goods and candy for sale.
Noted singer Julia Culp arrived in New York for a tour of the states. She spoke of her Dutch homeland and wore a dark blue broadcloth coat with full sleeves and a long skirt. Her outfit featured quaint Dutch touches, including a neck edging and a large alligator handbag.
In Philadelphia a shared encampment scene brings together Jack Everatts of Rochester and Mathews Cummings, battalion chief at Folsom prison. They reunite after twenty five years, recognizing each other by voice and scarred faces during a wave of memories.
The Colored Teachers Association of West Virginia met at Trinity Church in Fairmont and elected officers for the year: President Miss Lilly Allen Clarksburg Vice President W W Washington Grafton Secretary Miss Amelia Lowery Clarksburg Treasurer Miss Mamie McMechem Wheeling Directors J D Rainbow Wheeling J R Jefferson Parkersburg W H Armstrong Fairmont H D Hazelwood Parkersburg Miss Laura Tightfoot Wheeling Miss Matty Pronty Morgantown Dr J B Moors Howard University delivered the closing address on education and dugentos and the association passed resolutions honoring their leader Booker T. Washington.
Washington November 20 The action concerns a New York law enforcing compulsory labor for 1505 workers in public works construction. The Supreme Court Monday upheld the measure as constitutional, ruling the act compels citizens to contribute to public projects under stated conditions.
A fragment notes a tested forty year history of a product named Pure Blood Remedy. The text mentions remedy effects, debility, and a MELODRAMA style claim, with cryptic references to tested outcomes and timing notes. The source is incomplete but centers on a health tonic claim.
Bridgeport in Harrison county boasts a modern water plant providing pure, reliable supply to all residents. Contractor Andrews L. Nicholich of Fairmont delivered a fully operable system, praised for efficient construction and municipal acceptance by Bridgeport officials.
A special term of the county court is convened Wednesday to approve payments against Harrison county and districts, fund special bridges, issue orders from justice fines, and to appoint and qualify committees for Jacobis Lough and C Alénad Stout. It also covers granting certificates for notary public appointment and the qualification of notaries' parties.
The Associated Advertising Clubs of the World conduct an inquiry to gauge consumer buying, seeking local merchants in Clarksburg to answer brief questions in person or by letter. The project aims to map regional prosperity and guide future advertising spend while praising Clarksburg as a leading marketing center.
A fragment from a 1910-era account depicts Captain Boy-Ha as a highly influential naval attache whose work in German intelligence and press operations allegedly shaped American perceptions of Germany. It notes a large navy budget approval linked to public sentiment and discusses his career path from entry into the German navy to his Washington posting and intelligence leadership.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a Christmas event at the church parlors lasting all evening. Attendees include Mrs. Allde Cbd and Mrs. At J. Watson, with tables and fundraising components mentioned.
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