Bluefield Named by a Lady and Its Comic Topography
A humorous ancient-essay about Bluefield West Virginia, correcting a nickname origin. The writer revels in the city’s odd topography, boisterous settlers, and cosmopolitan pretensions, arguing Bluefield’s charm outvalues its rough state. He mocks moonshine lore, praises streets with mud, and celebrates local pride amid playful satire.
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Mark Twain
West Virginia
Mars
Russia
State
Hamlet
Shakespeare
Ingersoll
Bluefield
Sancho Panza
F. F
Board of Trade
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills advertise cure for catatah
An 19th century advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and rebuilds tissues to relieve head pain nasal discharge and ear fullness from catatah. Hood's Pills are advertised as a cure for liver ills with mail order 25 cents from Hood & Co Lowell Massachusetts.
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Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mase
Crews Promote Low Prices and Sales Across Local Businesses
Local ads promote Osborns cream flour at five dollars per barrel from W. P Hawley Mercantile Co. in Sluefield WV and other notices urge stock up for hardware, stoves, clothing, and household goods. Stray cow offered reward. medical claims tout DeWitt’s Witch Hazel and Little Early Risers for liver and bowel health.
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Osborn
W. P Hawley Merchndise Company
East Bland Street
Sluefield
W. Va
Filipino Rebels Fire On U S Troops Under White Flags
American lines at Manila repelled a rebel attack as houses with white flags were used to fire. Colonel Smith led Californians in clearing the front while gunboat shelling aided operations. Nine Californians wounded as exchanges continued with rebels retreating toward Lake Laguna de Rayo.
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Smith
California
Laguna de Rayo
Chicagoans adopt Maine memorial resolution for national holiday
Chicago marks the Maine memorial with half mast flags as the city adopts resolutions asking that February 15 be made a national holiday. Illinois congressmen are urged to introduce the measure in Congress after speeches at the commissioners meeting.
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Chicago
Maine
Ordered to Manila Last Battalion of Seventh Infantry
General Sheridan has ordered the last battalion of the Seventh Infantry to proceed to Manila via the Suez Canal. It will leave Columbus Barracks at once and sail from New York on Friday.
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Seventh Infantry
Sal
New York
Chicago
Sheridan
Manila
Suez Canal
Colubus Barracks
No Meeting Held by Miles Court of Inquiry
Washington February 15 file reports there was no meeting of the Miles court of inquiry board today due to the absence of Colonel Gillespie and General Davis.
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Washington
Miles Court of Inquiry Board
Gillespie
Davis
Trains Return as Trunk Lines Improve in New York
Related trains are arriving on most railroads and trunk lines are put in fair shape in New York today as traffic resumes.
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New York
Grippe Cure and Household Goods Sold At Auction
The ad promotes L B Q laxative tablets claiming a cure for La Grippe with genuine tablets marked L B Q. It also advertises a cheap vapor stove and lists household names Royal Mayflower Obelisk White Lily. The notice notes immediate sale at cost by Wm Hicks & Co and boarders at No 5S Bland Street above Baldwin's store.
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Wartep
Bland Street
Baldwin
Bucklens Armen Salve cures many skin complaints
An old advertisement claims Theo Bucklens Armen Salve cured G. B. of Newak Mich after a Civil War ball caused hor rible illness. The product purportedly treated cuts bruises boils felons corn skin eruptions with a 25 cent box and guaranteed results from all druggists.
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G. B
Newak
Mich
Theo Bucklens Armen
Indebted Parties Urged to Settle Accounts
A notice urges A party to settle overdue accounts and maintain friendly business relations. The message mentions Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and notes Mrs Stevenson showing new Fail and Winter bats.
Two Million Dollar Fire Destroys Brooklyn Navy Yard Building
A fire at the Brooklyn navy yard consumes Building 28 the machinery shop, valued at over two million dollars. It destroys patterns, plans, boilers, and machinery with little salvage, caused apparently by worker carelessness. The blaze eclipses prior naval yard fires in scale and spectacle.
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Havana Harbor
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Private Harris Acquitted in Court Martial
The War Department approved the not guilty verdict of Private Harris of Company D Sixth Virginian Volunteer Infantry from Camp Haskell Ga. He faces release from arrest and restoration to duty following the general court martial.
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War Department
Washington
Harris
Sixth
Virginian Volunteer Infantry
Camp Haskell
Flags Half Masted in New York for Maine Destruction Anniversary
New York flags are half mast in remembrance of the destruction of the Maine marking the anniversary. Citizens observe the event with solemn reflection across the city.
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New York
Maine
United States
For sale yearling brood sows and young pigs
For sale one five young brood sow and eight sho about five months old listed by J. L. Parrow. TM.
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J. L. Parrow
Local Advertiser Promises Help During Cold Spell
A city store offers prompt relief for hungry or needy residents during the cold spell. The ad promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure with claims of rapid action and mentions counterfeit imitations. It also notes the La Grippe epidemic and urges precautions.
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A. J. Shepherd
Agriculural Journal, and Advertiser
Elden, Mo
H. N. White
Notice of Sale and Collection Terms
Notice that the business has been sold to W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co. All accounts due by February 20 will be collected by J. M. Anderson or attorney. Also a brief ad for Kocal Dyspepsia Cure claims it digests food, prevents waste and relieves indigestion and belching.
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Bluefield
W. P. Hawley Merchandise Co
J. M. Anderson
W. P. Hawney & Co
N. Waite
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Thistes
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Licker
Ares
Old Kentucky
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Free Licker
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Uncle Sam
Isoo
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Iluefield
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Tazewell
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Princeton
Fitzhugh Lee's Army
Boards of Trade and Trades
America
Constantinople
Feline
Opera Cof
Honolulu
Judge Johnston
Vale
Just
EW Maxwell
de Dewitt
I. N. White
Wm. Hicks & Cr
W.G. Hein
Box
Chance of
Wm. Hicks & Co
Cren. Bhaw's
W. RK. Cnenenaw
Paul Perry
Columbus, Ga
DeWitt
HN White
Wubweribe
Washington Regiment
Idaho Battery
Mamitla
Miles Court OF Inquiry
Carter's
Wilsell
Wm, Hicks & Co
Keap't'y
Mrs
G. B. Stevenson
Ase Chamberlain
Private
Harris Ses Free
Notiof
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Mr. N. White
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