Indignation over gold bricking and policy bits mix in 1906 column
A 1906 column surveys political sting and reform debates from Morgan denial over gold bricking to Takahira’s population claim. It notes indictments in Philadelphia, Chicago traction lawsuits, weather forecasts, and Roosevelt statistics, ending with the Elke Trust Association stockholders meeting notice in Blaefield, West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elke Trust Association
Association
Elka
Blaefield
W. Va
A. H. Land
Getting a shave and paying for it in Bluefield
A satirical look at barber culture in Bluefield describes crowded shops, pushy sales pitches, and rising costs. The piece follows the ritual from trimming and shampoo to facial massage and bootblack shine, noting how inflation has turned a ten cent shave into a one bill ordeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Examinations for Civil Service and Reform Measures
The Civil Service Commission reports over 171000 of 280000 executive positions are subject to competitive exams. Cortelyou’s fourth class postmasters reform accounts for 70000 placements. A paid entrance fee with a supplied information manual is proposed to deter curiosity applicants. The commission urges extending classified service to higher offices and notes promotion and pay pressures affect reform motives. Louisiana state health board is left in crisis after its shown response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Louisiana State Board of Health
Bank Drafts Offered by Graham Bank in Foreign Centers
The American National Bank of Graham Virginia offers drafts payable in major foreign centers and the United States and Canada. Drafts available for any amount may be deposited or cashed with proper ID. They cost less than money orders and earn 3 percent interest in savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American National Bank of
Graham
United States
Canada
Travelers Insurance Company
Forgery in Oregon Graft Ties to School Land Fraud
Oregon state land agents report a broad graft scheme expanding from defrauding the state to forging certificates and the state seal to sell school lands. The scheme allegedly targets eastern buyers, with estimated certificates in circulation far exceeding genuine ones and a deepening pattern of political dishonesty across officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Qalrierom
Oregon discovery sparks question on governance and theft
Fragmentary note discusses personal thievery and corruption among senators and post office workers. It ponders what tenure and administration would prevail to prevent a career of theft, citing an Oregon discovery as a basis for inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Encouraging Copdjj In th e By JOSEPH L. CONNOR
Boston writer JOSEPH L. CONNOR outlines methods to encourage COPD patients in the community. The piece emphasizes awareness, caregiver support, and early intervention strategies to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalizations.
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Joseph L. Connor
Boston
Taft visit signals boom as Philippines push for self rule
A Manila report describes Secretary Taft's visit and a predicted boom in the islands driven by American investment. It notes new electric streetcars, a $4 million water and sewer project, planned English education for tribes, and growing native participation in government and industry, with clerks and engineers earning 1200 to 2500 yearly.
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Manila
Taft Party
Taft
Philippines
Congress
Manila Bay
Civil Service
United States
The True Unit of Society Editorial Note
A sermon-like snippet argues against individualism, insists the unit of society is a married man and woman in holy wedlock, and criticizes discrimination against women while praising Christianity’s role in the home. It references editors and teachers as unseen figures in public life.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Bland Street
W Va
Seeecond
Mr. Morgan
Takahira
Philadelphia
Henry Watterson
Chicago
C Rp Ration Co Unsel
Obiego
Weather
Mort
Polit Isal
FORD
Bland St
Municipal Board of Manila
Secret Society News
sLuakeey Lodge No. 10.O. F
Masonic Hall
Knights of Pythias
Samuel Fallows
Humphrey Sectional
Humphrey Door Guide
Humphrey
Art-Stationary Company
Princeton Ave
John L. Williams
Wm. A. Stuart
Be “aaneWeste
NSW
Nuaasetfest
Roanoke
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Liman
Ew York
Hagerstown
Parior
Shenandoah Valle
New York
Sleeper
Kiladelphia
Ynckhburg
Richmond
Pullman
Kepeva
Columbus
Ocolumbus
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kenova
Portsmouth
St. Louis
Pullman Sleeper
Arewell
Norton
Clinch Valley
Wayne
Welch
Pocahontas
Bramwell
Oillon
Norfolk and Western Railway
P.A
Baw , Virginia
Keystone Hotel
G. A. Shelton, Prop
Keystone
West Virginia
L. B
Baldwin
Bluefield, W
Ciizens Bank
Call For West Virginia Brewing Co
ALL
W. E. Stuart
Mgr
Krystens
Claude W
Bland St. Blupfield, W VA
Chamberlain’s
A. L. Haykins
Undertaker
P. O
T. T. Carter, Architect
Lazarus Building
Pure Family Liquors
Cuaving Kkos., Proprietors
Blueflee Brewing Company
Bluefield Brewing Company
F. M. Husband
Frank Husband
Hotel Phoenix
J. J. Fagg
Corner Main and
Church Streets
Tazewell
M.R. Emmons
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
W.S. Crockett F. D
Prince Building
Blond Street
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
Great Haitain
Germany
Austria
United States Navy
Castner, Carras & Bullitt, LE Agents
Braroce Offices
16Th Street
Broadway
New York City
N.Y
Hauill. Sum
Bta Street
Mass
Heaveing
Cinsinnat
Terry Ng
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