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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
7
The Broaddus Land Co. seeks buyers for six remaining 40x120 to 50x120 lots on Broaddus Avenue in Clarksburg. Prices will rise at month end by at least 25 percent, with gas water and sewerage available nearby and Mulberry Street comparisons cited.
Three buildings are under way including a residence owned by Mr Candell of Southern Pine Lumber Co and properties owned by Holmboe of Holmboe and Lafferty and J A McDonald of Star Rig and Real Co. The firm reports selling 55 lots with strong profits to buyers and urges others to inspect remaining unsold lots as safe real estate investments in Clarksburg.
The notice directs registered voters to visit their registrar at their precinct on October 10 to complete a registration. It warns that only those whose names appear on the registrar’s lists may vote and be informed of the exact voting time.
Reports from New York State describe a revival in trade and industry since October first. Mills and railroads run near capacity as orders surge and labor rises by about 20 percent from March, with banks loosening credit and buyers increasing purchases across department stores and farmers accelerating shipments. Optimism is widespread despite national politics, with prosperity linked to bumper crops and prompt shipments to meet demand.
The article reports on an assembly of postmasters at the Waldo hotel with remarks from President E. A. Pustes of Morgantown and various officers. Attendees from Mason, Harrison, and surrounding counties discussed post office work, delivery, and systemization. The afternoon session included officer balloting and talks by postmasters and a Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s letter.
Constable Ford returned from Pittsburg with warrants for F J Martin the local real estate agent. Martin posted bond for appearance before a police magistrate Thursday morning to decide if he will be brought back to Clarkeburg. He faces embezzlement charges for money collected for rent.
The Woodmen of the World will meet at 7 00 p m in the Prthian building Glen Elk. The gathering will include initiations and important business.
In Harrison County circuit court in October 1908 the trustees of the Gol Methodist Church seek authority to sell the church and parsonage property on Pike Street to fund a new church at Pike and Second. Proceeds to be used for church building. interested parties must appear October 20, 1908. Clerk H W Williams. Counsel McAnrvy W Harm er.
Instructions describe washing colored clothes with cool water and P G Naphtha Soap. Soak hems and belts, rub between the band, rinse in cool water, and dry with fabric inside out. Recommends using the soap sold by grocers for five cents per cake.
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Remedy as a safe non narcotic treatment for coughs to adults and infants. It claims no opium or chloroform and urges mothers to use it with confidence, noting it calms coughing and heals irritated membranes.
Worded as an old advertisement promising anyone with a skin condition or burn may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Salve. Claims nine unhualed uses and suitability for wear at the ring, ينا. Available from dealers.
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