Rigid Census Rules Outline for Enumerators
Hon W W Whyte Welch district supervisor receives census bureau instructions. 142 enumeration districts will be formed and nominees chosen for field work. Preferences favor experienced, able residents though not required by law. Exams will test practical skills and schedules, with safeguards against collusion. Women and under 21 may serve, but suitability remains paramount.
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W. W. Whyte
Welch
Bureau of Census
Department of Commerce and
Lahes
Wlayte
Census Bureau
Twe
Water firm advertises from 1909 in Bristol
A 1909 Bristol advertisement praises Wyrick Mineral Water Co of Wytheville Virginia. The letter thanks for prompt payment and endorses the water for eczema rheumatism Brights disease and kidney and bladder troubles. It notes Bluefield distribution and urges Kennedy’s Laxative Cough Syrup for colds and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol, Tenn
Wyrick Mineral Water Co
Wytheville
H. E. Graves
Bluefield
Bluefield Tea & Coffee Co
Kennedy
White
Southwest Virginia coals gain western outlet via Dry Fork cut off
Southwest Virginia coal producers win western market access as the Dry Fork cut off links the Clinch Valley division to the main Norfolk and Western line. The move ends differential pricing that kept their coal from western shipments and pressures higher prices based on production costs and consumer value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Virginia
Dry Fork
Norfolk and, Western
Clinch Valley
Ot Laeger
Pocahontas Flat Top District
Norfolk and Western
Louisville & Nashville
Coal Trade Journal
New Carolina
Clinchfield
Ohio
Virginia
Chesapeake and Ohio
Ohio Valley
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted with Promise of Reward
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for catarrh, claiming internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and offering $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Includes invitation to send testimonials and notes availability from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
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Meunchner
Bluefield Brewing Company
Meunchner Beer
Wyrick
Southwest
Malden Rubber
Boston
U.S.A
Melrose
Craddock-Terry CO
Lynchburg, Va
South
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