Trained mind education urged as civic duty in February 11 vote
The piece links universal desire for education to national strength and urges readers to vote for the February 11 bond issue. It notes education as a rare gift lasting a lifetime and highlights the need to provide facilities for children and future generations. Also reports Judge Dayton allegedly overreaching with an injunction against miners.
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Fleet
Midas
Washington
Dayton
Goff
Senator Campbell urges senate to vote for prohibition
The newspaper prints Senator Wm Campbell Democrat of Jefferson county expressing support for submitting the prohibition question to a vote in the senate. He states he would vote for it if the proposition comes to a vote.
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Wm. Campbell
Jefferson County
Senate
Right to vote on prohibition urged by WV citizens
A speaker argues for allowing a public vote on prohibition, stressing the people’s inherent right to express will. He notes strong West Virginia sentiment, petitioned by all ministers in a county, and warns lawmakers against denying the franchise. He links the issue to civic duty and future school funding via a bond election.
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West Virginia
Republic
Plenty of Good Men in Republican Governor Race
Huntington Herald urges the GOP to nominate competent men for governor and warns against backing candidates with undenied charges. The Daily Telegraph backs a strong, clean candidate acceptable to honest voters, hoping for a credible convention selection.
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Huntington Herald
Republicvan
Republican Party
Herald
The
Daily Telegraph
Oklahoma smokers face new law cost range
A proposed Oklahoma measure would levy a fee from five to fifty dollars per cigarette, a broad range that could reshape smoking costs state wide. The passage of the bill would mark a significant shift in state tobacco policy amid ongoing debates over public health and revenue.
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Oklahoma
Bachelors and Death by Own Action Statistics
A Chicago area coroner report analyzes death by own action in Cook County. It compares marital status among 407 cases, finding a large share of nonbachelors and proposing a fund for a monument to Peter M. Hoffmen while noting uncertain details about some cases.
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United States
Peter M. Hoffman
Hoffmen
Cook County
Chicago
Bachelors Under Fire and Heroic in Hard Times
A controversial view argues that bachelors face scorn and tax proposals as nuisances. A Chicago judge notes many drunks are bachelors and claims no praise is given for this group. The piece suggests bachelors endure hardship without turning to self-destruction, contrasting with married and widowed individuals.
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Chicago
Chilean Population Figures and Oddities Stir Debate
The report cites Chile's population as 3 250 000 with ten percent perched on rooftops awaiting Admiral Bob. The piece humorously notes Sol as snow cleaner of Bluefield, and mocks officials and trials while naming Tillman Cartelyou and London’s Then-Yarmouth trial as contemporary curiosities.
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Chile
Admiral Bob
Hall's Catarrh Cure Featured in 100 Dollar Reward Ad
An 1880s style advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrah case, credits Hall's Catarrh Cure by J Cheney Co of Toledo, asserts the firm’s honor after 15 years of business, and notes internal use and mucous surface reach with testimonials available. The ad lists price per bottle and promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
Fr. J
The Jumping Of Place and Dr King’s New Discovery
A person near the jumping off place recalls being advised to try Dr King’s New Discovery and credits it with saving them.
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Dr. King
Ballot on Bond Issue Rejected by Beaver Pond District
Official ballot notes a bid to issue 150000 dollars in coupon bonds by the Beaver Pond Board of Education Mercer County West Virginia. The ballot is for rejection. Certification by E L Bowman secretary dated January 23 1908.
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West Virginia
Mercer
I. KE. L. Bowman
Board of Education
District of
Beaver Pond
Board of Ballot Commissioners
E. L. Bowman
Hearne seeks WV governor nomination in Northern Panhandle inquiry
Hon William H Hearne of Ohio county asks Republican voters in the Northern Panhandle to assess his qualifications for West Virginia governor. Also notice Pocahontas Company stockholders meet Feb 11 1908 at Masonic Hall Bramwell W Va to elect directors and conduct business.
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William H. Hearne
Ohio County
West Virginia
Northern
Panhandle
Pocahontas Company
Masonic Hall
Bramwell
W. Va
Secret Society Meetings in Bluefield Lodges
Bluefield Lodge No 268 meets Tuesdays at 8 p m Red Men Hall for stated communications Bluefield Lodge No 86 holds A F and A M meetings 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Masonic Hall Bland Street Bluefield Lodge No 168 Knights of Pythias meets Monday nights in Castle Hall Red View's Building All visiting Knights invited to convocations.
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GRD
Bluefield Lodge
C.F
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bland Street
Kaighta of Pythias
Castle Hall
Redview
Ratification Ballot on Mercer County Education Bonds
Election voters will decide February 11 on whether to ratify or reject a January 4 1908 Board of Education order in Meaver Pond Mercer County West Virginia authorizing coupon bonds up to 150000 dollars. W B Honaker Clerk certifies the ballot per county ballot commissioners.
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W. BB. Honaker
Fronit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Board of Ballot Commissioners
W. B. Honaker
Circuit Court
New Discovery Promises Quick Relief for Coughs and Colds
George Moore of Grimesland North Carolina described improvement after a single bottle of New Discovery for coughs and lung weakness. The advertisement claims it prevents pneumonia and offers a trial bottle for free with prices at 50 cents and one dollar at all druggists.
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George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
We prefer Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mr. L. J. Woodbury of Twining Michigan praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children and its effectiveness on hard colds and croup. The ad notes it is for sale by West End Drug Co. East End Pharmacy and Pinefield Pharmacy.
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief
Advertisement claims chronic constipation danger and presents Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure that aids digestion and stimulates liver and bowels. It promises immediate improvement and pleasant taste, urging use today and warning against substitutes, sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
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G. H. Wade
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