An Attorney's Coup Women of Wit and a Blind Client
In a court case over a will, a young woman challenges her aunt who cared for her bedridden father. The defense attor ney then delivers a moving speech about eyes and sight, revealing the plaintiff is blind. The jury finds for the plaintiff and the will is broken, leaving the girl rich as she exits with her counselor. A Warren County Ohio political figure, Mrs. Mary Proctor Wilson, dominates local Democratic politics, dictates appointments, and leverages her influence with wit and strategic audacity.
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Jodtee
Arenn
Pettifogger
Vv. A. Mitchel
Ohio
Mary Proctor Wilson
Lebanon
Washington
Warren County
Wilson
Monument for Barbara Heck Unites Methodists of Canada and U S
The Methodists of Canada and the United States plan a joint monument for Barbara Heck pioneer of American Methodists and founder of Canada’s first Methodist organization. She rests in the Blue Church graveyard near Prescott overlooking the St Lawrence. The Heck family were Tories who settled in Canada after the Revolutionary War.
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Methodists
Canada
United States
Barbara Heck
Pioneer Methodists of
America
Organization of
Methodists i
Blue Church
Prescott
St. Lawrence
Woman Appointed First AFL Labor Organizer in Chicago
Miss Anna Fitzgerald named the AFL's first woman organizer by the federation's executive board in Chicago. Fitzgerald brings extensive labor union experience and is described as taciturn and well informed. In London Ohio, Mrs Esta Coover Harvey leads Clark University board of education, enforcing her influence over school affairs despite disagreement with G Stanley Hall on women in schools.
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Anna Fitzgerald
American Federation of Labor
Chicago
Pitzgerald
London, O
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Esta Coover Harvey
Board of Education
Smart Cotton Fashions Bold Plaids and Dots in 1908
The article notes that smartness drives the new cotton fabrics more than prettiness. It highlights bold plaids checks odd geometries and chevron patterns, and mentions the disappearance of old favorite dimities replaced by new patterns. It describes seven gore skirt patterns, sizing from 22 to 32, with mail order patterns offered for 10 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missis Dimities
Woman elected president of bank in Vicksburg
Women are entering banking with Mrs. B. B. Willis becoming president of the American National Bank of Vicksburg. The piece notes women's honesty in trusted roles and suggests metropolitan banks could learn from this example to prevent recent banking crises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Willis
American National Bank of Vicksburg
Vicksburg Bank
Rochester City Hospital selects Mary J Keith as superintendent
Miss Mary J Keith was re elected by the board as superintendent of the Rochester New York City Hospital. The institution cares for an average of 2000 persons yearly and runs a large nurses training school led by Marcia Willis Campieli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hospital of
Rochester, N. Y
Mary J. Keith
Marcia Willis Campieli
Try This Walnut Fig Jell O Dessert for Sunday
A simple economical dessert combines English Walnut meats and figs with JELL O. Dissolve the JELL O in boiling water, cool slightly, and fold in figs and nuts. Serve topped with whipped cream. A convenient Sunday dessert suitable for a large family.
Neighborhood favorites touts Electric Bitters and tonics
A Harbor Maine resident praises Electric Bitters as a neighborhood favorite for relief from dyspepsia liver and kidney issues weakness and debility. The ad claims its blood purifying action suits spring use and notes a 50 cent price under guarantee at drug stores. Also promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar for la grippe coughs and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for clearer complexion with listed retailers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. BE
Charles
Harbor
Electric Bitters
Keeping Open House Digestive Health Ad Claim
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Dr King s New Life Pills to regulate stomach liver and bowels for a feeling of well being. It also touts DeWitts Little Early Risers and DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills with a testimonial from Bert Harber Elton Wis endorsing the Kidney and Bladder formula. Sold by all druggists.
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Dr. Bull
Schoenberg
Dr. King
DeWitts
Bert Harber
Elton, Wis
Mr. Harber
DeWitts Kidney
Bredder
Record-breaking day for Cooper medicines in Boston narration
Boston reports another record-breaking day as LL T Cooper markets his preparations at Jaynes Drug Store. Mrs Weller of Jamaica Plain claims deafness for twelve years has vanished after a week on the medicine, noting improved hearing and ceased throat noises, with her husband relieved of lifelong constipation. Public confidence grows despite medical skeptics.
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Boston
Ll.’ T. Cooper
Jaynes
Washington Street
Cooper
W. Weller
Jamaica Plain
Cambridge
No More Catarril Promises Relief in Bluefield
White Pharmacy touts Hyomei as cure for catarrh with an absolute money back guarantee. Breathing treatment delivers oils and balsams directly to the throat and lungs to kill germs and provide lasting relief. Also promotes gift offer from Knickerbocker Clock Co. and cites Druggist claims for New Discovery cough remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
White
Nature
Special Announcement on Foley Honey and Tar Safety
A public notice states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold by G. H. Wade, druggist.
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G.“H Wade
Foley
G. H.wade
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Norta
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K. & M- Building
W. VA
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Matoaka
Atpwater
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western Ry
Virginia
C. M
Hermingsen Cigar Co
C. Kt
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Peerless Cigar Co
Jeffrey M’t'z Co
Care Telegraph
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R. L. Graham
Rogers Street
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Turk’s
Red
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Giles St
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Daily Telegraph
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Tug River
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Princess Anne
Hox
Carda
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St. Patrick's Day
H. G. Hamner
Landgraff
Graham, Va
Actig Siavi
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
Westnd Drug Co
Knickerbocker Clcek Company
Lexington Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
George Moore
Grimesland
N. C
Shrewsbury
Lea & Perrins
Subletie & Barnes
Elks’ Opera
N.Y
Geo. Ade
Thomas E. Peery
W. Vaneewstat Tor N. & W
Windsor Hotel
Williams & Stewart
State Bank Building
Sam Lee
Tazewell Street
Pinefield and and Title Co
SAM_ LIEK
Bluefield Normal & Business College
Pitman, Gregg and Kimball
Oliver, Underwood
Remington
SMITH
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Wytheville, Virginia
Wytheville, Va
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