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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
6
A long winded notice proclaims a formal fall opening and sale running 10 days. It promises hard labor and substantial money spent to stock desirable merchandise for the Clarkesburg public, asserts strong supplier support, and urges patrons to save money by buying now at lower prices than elsewhere.
Parkersburg hosts the West Virginia conference of the United Brethren Church with 198 accredited delegates. Bishop Weekley preaches as deliberations begin. G. S. Hanleker elected secretary. multiple committees named, including devotions, candidates, conference relations, elders orders, memoire, auditing, boundaries and finance, and several mission and publishing outfits.
A special train carried students from Romney Deaf and Dumb Institute back to their homes after summer vacations. The trip began at Kenoya and stopped at several points where students were gathered. The article notes Spain's ten main railways totaling about 6,100 miles of track.
An old advertisement fragment claims stomach troubles arise from sedentary living and lack of outdoor activity. It mentions a tonic or correction tablet with a dubious claim and notes Gabe Climberton's Tablets for sale by all dealers.
An Alabama reader praises Cardui as a tonic for female complaints. The testimonial claims relief from indigestion, fatigue, and headaches after using Cardus, urging other women to try the product and visit their local druggist, with contact for Chattanooga medicine company.
Mestona Tuckhannon reports a record crowd at the Upstar county fair during a standout racing program. McKinney's First captured the free for all pace after King Pilot led early heats, Mestonia won the 2:18 trot in six heats, and Nelle Gentry shaded Lady Paulding and Francis P. Gentry in the 2:17 pace. Maxontius the Fairmont runner won the milk dash as audiences applauded the card.
A Montana woman, anxious about washing and cleaning tasks, set fire to her house thinking Easy Task soap would handle the chores. An advertiser notes the soap costs a nickel a cake and may be worth a dollar for a guaranteed clean home.
A clipped Telegram style ad urges readers not to worry about minor past gains and instead focus on potential savings on their next purchase. The message underscores continuing value from smarter buying and staying alert to offers.
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