Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted As Remedy
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a mild laxative tonic that relieves constipation and indigestion without opiates. It claims wide household use, includes a testimonial from Mrs. Oliver Young of Merrill Wisconsin, and offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell at Monticello.
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Caldwell
Pepsin
Dr. Caldwell
W. BB. Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Pinkerton Detectives Target Horse Thief Tied to Powder Mill Blast
Graham Daily News reports Pinkerton detectives believe a horse thief linked to the Davidson stable theft may be an ex convict sought by Dupont Powder Company for a distant powder mill explosion. A stolen mare found in Seth West Virginia was damaged with a missing eye and bruises, and a second horse remains missing. The agency has circulated photographs nationwide to identify the suspect believed seen near Nemours powder mill before the theft. Local farmer Ee Harman yields sixty bushels of corn per acre on ten acres showing rich soil from lime and stable manure.
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Joe Davidson
Davidson
Abbs Valley
Seth
W. Va
Coal River
Graham
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Dupont Powder Company
Pinkertons
Nemours
Ee. H. Harman
Mr. Harman
Bluestone
Farmers Gather Big corn Crops In Graham County
Several Graham men branched into farming last summer and now gather their crops. J W Wade raised twelve hundred bushels of shelled corn on the Sanders place and will feed fodder with machinery gathered there. J C Warman and son Howard also produced a large corn crop on the Sanders estate adjoining Wade’s field.
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Craham
J. W. Wade
Sanders Place
Mr. Wade
J. C. Warman
Howard
Sanders Estate
Mr.Wade
West Graham Methodist Ladies Seek 800 Dollar Debt Clearance
The West Graham Methodist ladies campaign again to raise funds to clear about 800 dollars owed on the new church building in the west end. The structure is finished but not dedicated and will remain unused until the debt is paid, with mechanics holding the lock on the property.
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Methodist
West Graham
West End
Davis Shot By Young In Town Narrowly Survives
Hazel Davis, a colored man, was shot Sunday by Simon Young and remained in serious condition at Young's house under care of Dr. Phiegar. Authorities hesitate to move him against medical advice while townsfolk debate self defense and a preliminary hearing is planned for Young.
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Hazel Davis
Simon Young
Davis
Young
Dr. Phiegar
Gowans Remedy Promoted For Cold Troubles
An advertisement touts Gowans as a powerful cold remedy for head and chest colds, croup, coughs, pneumonia, and bronchial issues. It claims quick relief, with applications on the chest and throat, and notes availability at druggists in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles. Samples and testimonials are offered by the Gowan Medical Co. in Concord, North Carolina.
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Gowans
Gowan Medical Co
Concord, N. C
First Real Taste of Winter in Graham VA
A Graham area column notes the first winter chill and snow in Graham, warns teachers from nearby counties about tougher weather, and mentions local events and notices including a Xmas sale, a new auto business, and community groups. The piece also covers a boy catching a brook trout, a police notice about posted lands, and upcoming church and school activities.
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Graham
Trustee Appointed in Wittenbergs Assignment
Assignment of about sixty land tracts in McDowell Wayne Logan and Cabell counties with timber stands and sawmill equipment filed in the county clerk’s office naming A W Wittenberg and Agnes Wittenberg as grantors and Robert H Archer as trustee. Thirty one tracts are in Wy.
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McDowell
Wyoming
Wayne
Logan
Cabell
A. W., Wittenberg
Agnes Wittenberg
Robert H. Archer
Watch Your Children Rexall Laxative Ad In Paper
Watch Your Children Often children do not let parents know they are constipated. They will like Rexall Orderlies a mild laxative that tastes like sugar sold only by us 10 cents Huntington Advertiser. The deed of assignment specifies that all creditors to whom are due amounts of less than $300 shall be paid in full. The trustee is authorized to conduct such private or public sales as may be necessary to satisfy the creditors and to institute any litigation that may become necessary. The trustee will be guided by a committee composed of A. R. Wittenberg R. L. Archer LB. D. Gwinn J L Hawkins J. F. Ratcliff J Kenna Cook R. A. Keller and R. D. Bailey Huntington Advertiser.
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Rexall Orderlies
East End
Oming County
A. R. Wittenberg
R. L. Archer
LB. D. Gwinn
J .L. Hawkins
J. F. Ratcliff
J. Kenna Cook
R. A. Keller
R. D. Bailey
Huntington Advertiser
Miona marketed with money-back guarantee in Bluefield
Hundreds in Bluefield read in the Daily Telegraph that White and Central Pharmacies sell Miona with a full refund if it fails to relieve indigestion and related ailments. The ad touts wide cures, rapid relief, pleasant tablets, and a blanket guarantee, urging readers to buy now as New York plans 4,674,278 dollars for public charities in 1916.
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Bivefield
Daily Telegraph
Central Pharmacy
Bluefield
New York
Nursed Matilda Stepteau Linked to First Lady Dress
Matilda Stepteau a former nurse for Mrs. Norman Galt travels from Gilliam to Wytheville then Washington to assist in dressing Mrs. Galt for her marriage to Woodrow Wilson. She travels with her sister Emma Chapman of Wytheville. the siblings once cared for Mrs. Boling during her childhood on Bolling estate.
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Matilda Stepteau
Norman Galt
Wytheville
Gilliam
Emma Chapman
Washington
Mrs. Galt
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Matilda Steptean
Bolling
John W. Chapman
Thirdfly
West Virginia Announces 1916 School Calendar and Holidays
The state department of schools lists thirty key 1916 educational dates for West Virginia including five legal holidays, exam periods for elementary diplomas and teachers, and commencements. Notable observances cover Lincoln and Longfellow birthdays, Arbor and Bird day, Columbus and Library days, Rural School Day, and West Virginia Day among others.
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West Virginia
State Department of Schools
Lincoln
Longfellow
Spring Arbor
Whittier
Last Italian Contingent Embarks From New York
The last contingent of Italian reservists in the United States embarked here today. All those summoned for duty proceeded to their posts, marking the completion of the Italian mobilization in this country.
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New York
United States
Reservists warned against desertion and unfitness excuses
The note states that those who fail to account for themselves will be treated as deserters. It also rejects claims of medical inability to fight if the reservist is fit for home guard or other service.
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Ad Promises Dark Hair
An advertisement touts Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a harmless ready-to-use product that darkens gray hair evenly, improves scalp health, and cleanses dandruff. Priced at 50 cents for a large bottle, available at Goodykoontz Drug Company in Bluefield West Virginia with mail options for out-of-town buyers.
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Goodykoontz Drug Company
Bluefield
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Mrs. Oliver Young
Graham Daily News of
Graham Mian
UTM
Squire J. Boyd
Graham Lady School
Virginia
Tazewell County
Bear Creek
Guild of St. Mary’s Church
Old Hardware
Old Hardware Building
Henry Baugh
Baugh
Mr. Baugh
Ollie McCall
Buchanan
Miss McCall
L. J. Barbee
J. F. Baylor
H. B. Frazier
Laura Davenport
V. A. Burgess
Graham, Va
Beaver High School
Graham High School
St. Mary’s Circle
St. Mary’s
R. B. Williamson
Guild
Ladies of the Christian Church
Wittenbens
Sloan
Liniment
Elks’ Theatre
Lyric Theatre
Bland Street
F. B. Hall
Cleveland, Ohio
Noel Chop
Reddog
Raleigh and
Stewart Sts
Bland St
Reese St
South Side Cash Company
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