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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
7
An OCR fragment advertises Sweet Melody Flour and DeWitt's Life Early Risers baby pills described as gentle and effective. It also touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy for sprained ankles promising faster relief with rest. Sold by druggists and bruzeists.
A late 19th or early 20th century advertisement proclaims Kodol will enable the stenmeh to digest all the food you eat. It claims the stomach will be sweet and pleasant to bike while noting it is sold by a druggist.
A garbled old advert claims De Shop's Cough Remedy Amitt calms the cough and soothes bronchial membranes for babies and adults, with warnings against spirits or chlorinated medicines. It urges buying from all dealers and credits Dr Shonpa.
Fragmentary OCR note quotes J J Fire stone of Allexan Mich praising pills as a “fine article for pillous ness.” The text mentions dealers and a rule by all dealers, with garbled phrasing and unclear context.
The city hosts large plants including Graycourt Chemical, Clarksburg Zinc Works, and Washington Carbon Company branches. With 6 600 workers across zinc, carbon and glass industries, Clarksburg has become a manufacturing center. A 1907 water-supply study notes ample runoff potential, supporting future growth. Bank resources near 7 million dollars back local business, and Judge Nathan Goff funded the grand Hotel Will.
Dedication at Isaac in West Virginia with a daylong service and dinner on the grounds invites present and help. First notice in the Northern District of West Virginia states Frank Meato declared bankrupt. creditors meeting October 10 at W. Frank Stout’s office in Clarksburg to appoint a trustee and examine the debtor. bankruptcy filed September 12, 1908. Also an advertisement for Cascasweet and Winslow soothing syrup.
A reader from near Clarksburg recounts relief from kidney pain and rheumatic backaches after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought from Wells & Haymaker and endorses the product, claiming the pills banished pains and lameness and recommending them to others. The ad notes the price at 50 cents and lists Fonter Milburn Co as sole US agents.
The accounts of named fiduciaries are before the Commissioner of Accounts for Harrison County West Virginia for settlement. Names include Thomas H. Lowther administrator of Jacov Ak and guardians C D Ashcraft and others. John Johnson administrator of C B Pride. notices to heirs and creditors of I N Harbert deceased to present claims. Deadline and location Rinehart, West Virginia.
An old testimonial style notice promotes Chamberlain's Salve for burns and skin issues including chapped hands and sore nipples, claiming quick healing with no scarring. Also advertised is Preventice candies for cold relief, marketed as safe for children with no quinine or laxatives, sold by all dealers.
Fragmentary OCR describes a 1908 note issue by William with six percent annual interest, payable to Jasper & Kyle and Albert van Osten, tied to mining rights and privileges. Receiver CHOIL. B. HIGHLAND of the Bank of Smithfield administers the matter.
Directory excerpt listing multiple businesses professionals and room assignments in a building complex. Includes Insurancé, a physician, civil engineer, printers, sign company, coal firm, real estate, cemetery, doctors, and architects with various floor and room numbers across the Ninth floor and others.
Sam Av Gathler, a well known traveling man, recounts using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy to aid a woman on a Pendleton to Le Grande, Oregon journey. He gave doses from his own bottle, provided water, and helped the passenger recover before the train reached Le Grande.
A garbled ad style snippet touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as quickly helping weak stomach nerves and heart and kidney ailments. It lists distributors and a long line of business ads including real estate, insurance, lumber, and law firms, all in a crowded page fragment.
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