Oldest living ex congressman J C McGrew home after operation
Hon J C McGrew of Kingwood West Virginia the oldest living ex congressman recently returned home from a Washington hospital after a minor operation. At 92 he remains active in political affairs and is a survivor of the Richmond convention just before the Civil War. Also ad copy touts DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills with urging readers to request a free trial box from BE DeWitt Co Chicago.
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J. C. McGrew
Kingwood
W. Va
Washington
Richmond
West Virginia
Congress
DeWitt
BE. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
ManZan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Cure
The first application of ManZan, a pile remedy, provides almost instant relief and continued use for several days can cure. The tube includes a small nozzle for convenience and is sold locally by The tocdykoontz Drug Co.
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Tocdykoontz Dru Co
De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed
An endorsement touts De Witt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original and warns buyers to request it. The salve is claimed effective for cuts burns and piles and is sold by all druggists.
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DeWitt
Bogus agents warned in Bluefield drug scare
Report warns residents of Bluefield about fake messengers selling Quaker Doctor medicines door to door. The real products are sold only at the Red Lot shows or the Quaker Doctor's office on Raleigh street and at three Goodykoontz Drug Co. stores.
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Bluefield
Red Lot
Raleigh Street
Hey
Goodykoontz Drug Cother
Bristol local option election petition filed in court
A Bristol Virginia petition for a local option election was filed with Judge John W. Price. Based on the last vote 146 signatures were needed, but 275 were gathered. Judge Price may order the election early in July as temperance supporters prepare to organize for a campaign.
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Bristol
John W. Price
Corporation Court
Lunar Eclipse Visible Across North America Tonight
A science feature explains a near total lunar eclipse to observers across the continent. The moon will pass into Earth shadow with only a faint red edge visible, brighter on the east side of the Mississippi.
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North American
Mississippi River
Columbus
Apetake
Eclipse Hoax Moves Natives to Bribe Columbus
The Hungry Voyagers and Columbia fear a lunar eclipse and threaten to starve unless Columbus restores moonlight. They rush to their storehouses with foods as Columbus promises to appease the gods and returns the light within an hour. An upcoming solar eclipse is forecast for June 17, barely affecting animals and people.
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Columbia
Columbus
Traveling by Elephant Through Forests and Rivers
A first person account describes two elephants used as howdahs in river crossings and forest progress. The rider laments the howdah edges, notes the elephant Iroda’s habit of picking rough ground, and recalls moments of viewing scenery from a swinging position. The piece blends danger and humor in elephant travel.
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Interpretep
Singapore
London
Iroda
Bear Hunt in India Drives Bear From Its Trail
Beaters swarm from three villages to a hunt camp, fifty selected with payment slips for wages. The uproar from drums firecrackers and shouts drives the bear toward a central nullah where a sportsman awaits, unseen until the moment of contact. Outing Magazine notes the tense encounter and chaotic, noisy approach.
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Outing Magazine
French eighteenth century dial ring as timepiece curiosity
A gold ring with a tiny sundial in place of a gem is shown by a curio dealer. The ring must be held to catch sunlight to cast a shadow that tells the hour, though it is accurate only in its local setting and direction.
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Bluefield Typewriter Exchange
Priceton
Curio Dealer
Rosaries Gifted by Theodore Dilger Jeweler
Theodore Dilger of Red Lot jeweler introduces rosaries as graduation gifts as a new stock item. The line notes these rosaries are suitable for graduates and are now available for purchase.
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Theodore Dilger
Red Lot
Fight for marshalship begins in Third district
Politicians in the Third district focus on appointing a U S marshal for the Southern District and oppose the Fifth district choice Frank Tyree of Huntington. E G Pierson of Fayette County enters the race with Fayette party backing while Cy Willey of Hinton presses his prior promises. Deputy marshals remain civil service protected with no removal at will.
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Third
11Th
Frank Tyree
Huntington
Tyree
Ifth
Bluefield
A. J. Hearn
E. G. Pierson
Fayette County
Pierson
State Senate
Fayette Party
Ritz
Cy” Willey
Hinton
Washington
Pires
Why Ma ir Turns Gray
The article discusses early and sudden gray hair, noting it can appear in teens and mainly affects young women. It describes uniform whitening in youth, island-like gray patches, and family patterns. It reviews theories on pigment loss, including drying, air bubbles, and Metchnikoff’s wandering white blood cells, and notes no cure.
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Metchnikoff
Notice to Contractors for Mullins Residence Bid
Notice to Contractors bids will be received until June 20 1909 to erect a two story residence at Mullins West Virginia of brick or frame Plans and specifications may be seen at Mullins WV or at A F E Wysong's architect office Princeton WV after June 6 1909 Right is reserved to reject any or all bids
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Mullins
W. Va
W. V
A. FE
Notice to bidders for city fire hose bids
Sealed bids must be received by the Board of Affairs of the city by June hth 1999 at 8:00 pm for 1 000 feet of fire hose. The Board will reserve the right to reject any or all bids. J. T. Akers, Auditor, by order of the Board of Supervisors.
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Board of Affairs
Inefield
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