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Newspaper
The Daily Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1908
Page
7
The ad praises Our Little Herald cigars as smooth and well made with even burn and quality tobacco from end to end. It claims strong appeal to smokers and offers a deal of a dozen boxes at 2.25 dollars, promoting great value.
Tax notices warn residents that 226 Court Street collects city taxes for 1908 and payments must be made on or before October 10. The bank announces readiness to start collections.
A popular candy called Preventles claims to cure a cold within hours. Marketed as safe for children, it contains no quinine or strong medicines. A box of 48 tablets is priced at 25e and sold by all dealers.
An advertisement offers loans on everything from L Spiro at Walso Building on Fourth Street promising savings on all purchases. It presents a lender stance with a generic claim to finance broad items. The note lacks specifics on rates or terms.
The audience in Clarksburg gave a rousing reception as John Philip Sousa and his band performed a varied program including The Last Days of Pompeii and the Marche El Captain. Encores followed as Sousa guided the ensemble with signature grace.
Railroads face severe water shortages causing plan to halt slow freight and rely on fast trains. Water sources dry as engines suffer from high mineral content, with Chea t River supplying scarce supply. Locomotives retired for repairs as Blackshire and Keen visit from Man dington.
The Clarkshire post office lists numerous unclaimed letters addressed to residents including Miss Hartie Brown Mr A V Tremor Albert Rontert Burl Cotterill Mrs Kemma Crooms and many others with several Reynolds and Widows among the addressees. The notice shows names of individuals and a general county context with no forwarding details provided.
Clarksburg ladies are urged to attend free lessons in home wood finishing at The Home Furnishing Company's store at 242 245 Main Street this Wednesday afternoon. A free sample will be given to attendees.
Governor Dawson proclaims that on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November 1908 West Virginia voters will decide two amendments to the state constitution. The first, the Qualification Amendment, sets age and citizenship requirements for state offices. The second, the County Court Amendment, details election and term rules for county commissioners and compensation, with ballots listing For ratification and For rejection.
The document cites General Registration Day on September 25 1908 for Marriron County voters. It lists polling places by district including Chip No 1 Burnhide Jasper Clark No 2 Getitre W shattib worth Carlito Court and many others, with registrars and voting locations across towns and schools. By order of the County Court the notice designates election logistics and officials.
An old advertisement touts a 20 minute cure for headaches and "womanly pains" using Dr Shoop's formula. The copy urges readers to ask their doctor about the formula and notes it is suitable for all ages.
A fragmented directory page lists numerous businesses and professionals with suite and room numbers across multiple floors. It includes insurance firms, real estate brokers, physicians, architects, contractors, law offices, gas and coal suppliers, and other services located in a large building.
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