Sudden Elevation and the Cost of Pretending
A self made man John Meriweather offers a lesson in earned wealth as Peter Conover, his supposed representative, mimics gentility and faces a day of missteps. Peter, unable to grasp Meriweather’s affairs, fails at meetings and letters, eventually resigns to reclaim real responsibility.
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John Meriweather
Peter
Meriweather
Conover
Cas
Jim
Viva Merriweather
Awell
Peter Aco
Lim
Housebold Affairs
Hops Hopkixs
Billy the Poker Sharper in Western Tale
A college trained man named Billy helps a dishonest stranger win at poker then exposes the con. He uses hidden card holding devices in his sleeves and defeats the card sharper Morgan who had challenged him. Billy helps his friends by disarming the gambler and driving him from town. Beverly Worthington narrates the tale.
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Billy Con
Billy
Wid West
Ueal
Jim
Morgan
Dilly
Morais
Bily
Nia
Dianne
Joss
Beverly Worthington
The Holy City religious drama at Elks Opera House
Clergymen across denominations endorse The Holy City by Clarence Bennett as a powerful modern stage play. The central figure Marius, a Roman noble, loves Salome and converts to Christianity through John the Baptist. The plot ends with Marius killed by Salome and Salome taking her own life after embracing faith. The show headlines at the Elks Opera House Friday.
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Holy City
Clarence Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Marius
Salome
Herod
Christ
John, the Baptist
Baptist
Nlav
Elks Opera House
Driver Ants Build and Float Self Made Boats
The driver ants of western Africa display remarkable intelligence. They construct self formed boats from their bodies to traverse floods and danger. When warned of danger they cluster into a solid ball with weaker ants at the center, allowing them to float on water and survive floods.
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Western
Africa
Government Animals Branding Rules From Army Regulations
Cincinnati Enquirer describes army branding rules for public animals. It explains that U D 8 marks government property on the left shoulder and hoof brands for unit designation, with precise sizes and lettering for quartermaster issued markers.
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Army
Eee Department
United Sates Army
Quartermaster’s Department
Ninth Cavalry
Battalion of Engineers
Cincinnati Enquirer
Fotey’s Honey and Tar All Natural Cough Remedy
The advertisement states Fotey’s Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. It claims no opiates or harmful drugs and recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Fotey
H. Wade
Dillon Opts Out of Governor Race
The Wheeling Intelligencer quotes C. W. Dillon of Fayette County reporting he will not seek the governor’s nomination. Dillon says ongoing business commitments and the strain of a campaign would hinder his other engagements. He thanks supporters across the state for their loyalty and offers.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
C. W. Dillon
Fayette County
Dillon
Ptiite
Open Letter Promotes Vine Vitality Medicine in Bluefield
An open letter to Bluefield residents touts Vine Vitality as a safe tonic from fresh ingredients with no drugs. It claims the product strengthens the body, cures coughs and lung troubles, and offers a money back guarantee if it fails, urging purchase through local pharmacies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West End Drug Co
Iiuefield Pharmacy
Candidate With Reference Requests West Virginia Voters’ Input
Fragmented text shows a candidate appealing to Republican voters in an Otter County like area to discuss qualifications for governor. Also features old advertisements for remedies and local pharmacies with mentions of West End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy. The piece includes stray verse lines and product names such as Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and Rocky Mountain Tea.
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Trou
Bluffton
Jad
Wiest
Tome
Tan
Chamberlain
Vain
Pilaine West End Pharmacy
Waet Bai Pharma
Bluefield Pharmacy
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creel
West End
Market Quotations From Bluefield Commission Office
Market quotations are reported by the Bluefield age and Commission Com in stocks bonds and securities at the Third floor Kelly and Building Bluefield West Virginia.
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Bluefield Age
Commission Com
Kelly & Building
Bluefield
W. V
Car & F
Smelters
Atchison
B. & Ovier
Erie
L. & N Tabewenenes
Kan, & Tex
Mo. Pacific Sewers
National Lead
Oy N. Y. Central
Northern Pacific
Pa Penn Railroad
Little c a iplies Tra m cures many skin issues
An old text fragment touts a 50 cent remedy with a guarantee of cure if it works, claiming Chamberlain's Salve soothes itching and irritation and can cure common skin diseases. The notice references a local drugstore and pharmacy chain and mentions a physician’s endorsement.
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Acim
Wien
Lad
al Rigefield Pharmae
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Ferrell's
W. G. Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
Princeton Assvar
B. L. Speas
W. P. Hawley Merchandise CO
South Bland Street
THE
Clercy
Daily Telegram
Raist
GEO. T. Evans & Son, Makers
Indianapolis, Ir
Hay
Willa. Hearne
Tom
Koimes
Ada
New York
Joke Lima
Chicago
Orina
G. H. Wade
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