Barley trends and temperance talk headline 1905
The item notes barley crop support for temperance sentiment and mentions a January assessor start date. It cites 1908 sunlight, new arrivals with balmy breezes, and political chatter about the Russian Douma, Thaw trial, and a Chicago convention. It praises Isaac T. Mann as a leading Republican in Southern West Virginia.
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Daily Telegraph
Isaac T. Mann
Bramwell
Chicago
Mann
West Virginia
Labor market strain as immigrant servant demand swells
A Chicago note reports 316 immigrant girls arrived seeking domestic work after a group finding positions was swamped. experts say shifting industrial conditions will not quickly solve the servant girl shortage. The lasting issue lies deeper than business cycles, with only a temporary spike in demand anticipated during boom times.
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Chicago
India
Economic imbalance due to immigration and labor demand
The excerpt argues that a surge of domestic help stems from immigration and that a permanent labor oversupply depends on employers having less money to pay wages. It notes that a true oversupply requires a general money undersupply affecting both sides.
Elimination of the Parent Sparks Education Debate
A Philadelphia school adopts a course on manners morals and patriotism prompting critics in Ohio to warn of a future where parents lose influence over children. The piece mocks the concept while noting the push toward standardized guidance and questions its impact on parental roles and traditional schooling.
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Denver Republican
Philadelphia
Johnny
Susie
A Real Wonderland South Dakota Healing Case
In Mound City Mrs. E. D. Clapp reports her son nearly died from lung and throat trouble but was saved by Dr King’s New Discovery. The medicine is guaranteed for coughs and colds throat and lung issues with trial bottles free and prices 50 cents and 1.00 available at druggists.
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South Dakota
Mound City
E. D. Clapp
Mrs. Clapp
Metered Water Rates Begin for Bluefield Water Works
Notice to patrons of the Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co. that from January 1, 1908 water taken on metered services will be charged at meter rates. Property owners not yet using a meter may request one by phone or letter. Bluefield W Va Dec 10 1907.
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Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Co
Bluefield Water Works and Improvement Company
Bluefield
W. Va
Remarkable Recovery Prompts Remedy Claims
Abraham Brown of Winterton New York recounts mixed medical opinions from doctors about heart kidney blood and stomach trouble. He credits Electric Bitters with dramatic improvement after one bottle, while Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as keeping the family healthy during winter.
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Abraham Brown
Winterton
N. Y
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Mining Laws Complete Say West Virginia Legislator
A West Virginia delegate urges focus on strengthening enforcement of mining laws rather than blaming the Monongah disaster. He argues the latest law is thorough if enforced and questions who bears responsibility for non enforcement among miners operators or the mines department.
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West Virginia House of Delegates
Atention
Charleston Gazette
Monongah
Department of Mines
Rail construction in 1907 mirrors 1906 gains despite policy shift
Railway Age reports 1907 railroad construction near 1906 levels with 5750 miles of new track. Louisiana Florida South Dakota Texas Washington and Canadian work seen, while orders for cars locomotives and equipment fall to about 55 percent of 1905–1906 totals.
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United States
Railway Age
Louisiana
Florida
South Dakota
Texas
Washington
Canada
Mexico
Dixon Wins Control of Fayette Journal in Ownership Shuffle
The Fayette Journal changes hands as Dixon gains full control and George C. McIntosh steps down after a lengthy dispute. A recent court surt determines ownership shares between the coal magnate and the editor, ending the decade long contest. McIntosh may relocate his family to Huntington to pursue newspaper work.
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McIntosh
Huntington
Dixon-McIntosh
Fayette Journal
George C. McIntosh
Coal King
Vixon
Wonese
Extra Session Worth Watching As January Call Looms
Interest runs high over the coming legislature extra session and the subjects the governor will include in the formal call. Governor Dawson has not indicated specifics but the session is set for January 28 and the formal call may be issued within days.
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Dawson
Hyomei treatment promises quick relief for catarrh
The advertisement extols Hyomei as a pine air therapy that reaches air cells to relieve catarrh and restore health in chronic cases. It notes the compact outfit costs $1.00 and is available from The White Pharmacy with a money back guarantee. Subscribe for the Daily Telegraph.
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