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Contents show a jumble of notices and commentary from a 1900 era publication. Topics include mail rates at Bates Cash in Advance, city street widening for South Bland Street, a political note on Ohio Democrats, Nan Patterson quitting the stage, charitable gifts in France, Panama Canal payroll figures, war reflections on Cuba and the Philippines, a critique of Indiana securities payouts, Monaco airship plans, Russian fleet movements, and Cleveland street railway ownership debates.
Whipping Post Ends Life of Noted Bank Burglar
Jimmy Hope dies in New York at age seventy while once a famous bank burglar known for major heists. He was reportedly whipped in Delaware, where that punishment was once enforceable, and later led a quieter, honest life despite a notorious past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Hope
New York
Lend We S Bank
Bie Credit
Jim
Delaware
Toaemucla
Burglary Report Notes a Jimmy 8 Theft Suspect
Police investigate a burglary tied to a suspect named Jimmy 8 aiming to seize loot. Officials describe the incident as a planned theft with no injuries reported and ongoing inquiries.
Massive Life Insurance Payouts Highlighted Across Cities
The piece notes that in a single year life assurance payouts totaled 371.5 million dollars with 203 cities receiving over 100 thousand each and New York over 26 million. It adds that West Virginia policyholders totaled about 1.5 billion in benefits, and future payments could surpass current industry assets. It cites costs of newspaper advertising, telegrams, white papers, ink, staff, and travel for large papers amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Virginia
America
Baltimore American
Boston Globe
Cincinnati Enquirer
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York Herald
Chicago Herald
Chicago Tribune
New York World
St. Louis
lobe-Democrat
San Francisco Examiner
Boston Herald
St. Louis Republic
New York American
Chicago News
Boston Tribe
Herald
Enquirer
Japan
Russia
The Immense Cost of the Newspapers
An article discusses the high expenses involved in producing a modern newspaper. It outlines costs for paper, ink, presses, distribution, and labor, illustrating how these elements drive news prices and the newspaper industry’s finances.
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Parents Should Have Large Families
Rev William Mitchell defends large families citing Hebrew examples and Susannah Wesley as proof that quantity and quality go together. He contrasts modern views of culture over motherhood with Roosevelt's race death by action and praises two or three excellent children over many mediocre. He argues Methodism owes its existence to a large brood.
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Hannah
Rachel
America
Roosevelt
National Council of Women
Washington
Flo Jamison Miller
Women’s Relief Corps
Susannah Wesley
John Wesley
Charles Wesley
Inky Ike Draws Fire Over Graft Record
A short, typed snippet shows a debate over a political figure nicknamed Inky Ike and accusations of graft. The text hints at a defender asserting his record while critics press for transparency. The source lacks clear names, dates, or location details.
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar advertised cure
An ad promoting Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as the original genuine cough syrup. The copy claims it cures cold without cough and cough without cold by taking the product, urging buyers to look for the red clover blossom on the carton. Sold by druggists for 9 1d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Dean's Kidney Pills and Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsements in Ohio Ad
An old advertisement sample praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and urinary issues with a testimonial from Mise Gray Nicewander of Binefield, West Virginia. It promotes Doan's at 50 cents a box and lists Foster Milburn Co. as agents. Also included is a Hall's Catarrh Cure oath by Frank J. Cheney of Toledo, offering 100 dollars for incurable catarrh.
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Binefield
Mise Gray Nicewander
Burton Street
W. Va
Dean
John L. Crockett
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
Two Paint Roles For Sale By Eureka Hardware Co
Green Seal Liquid Paint offered by Eureka Hardware Co claims better finish and cleanliness. The ad emphasizes cleanliness as a top painter’s role and urges buyers to act for results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Hardware Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Bland Street
Bluefield
Bates
Nan Patterson
Paris
Spain
England
Panama Canal Commission
United States
Cuba
Philippines
Indiana
Prince of
Monaco
Manila Bay
Vladivostok
Cleveland
Chicago
Bonaparte
Newy
Department of Justice
Bopaperte
Child Thing of the
William Mitchell
Trinity Methodist Church
Millville, N. J
Louis Post-Dispatch
Crystal Pale Beer
Pinnacle Mast Extract
Caer Ory
New South Brewery
Ice Co
Middlesboro
Soldy C. K. Loudermilk
Keystone, W.va
Tue
W. P. Hawey Mose. Co
Phonee
South Bianp
A. L. Hawkins
P. O
Qld
HENRY
Ren
Pally
Straus
Gunst
D. H. Mitchell & Co
Marion
Richmond
Daily Hack
Talcott
The
Ballard & Dunn
Et Beers
W.E. Stuart
Mgr. Exurstons
Ocahontas Coal
C. C. B. Pocahontas
United States Geological Survey
OC. C. B
Austria
United States Navy
Aes & Bullitt
LE Agents C
Measanicaias
Offic Arcade
Booth 16Th Street
Philadelphia
Broadwey
New York City
N.Y
Oltisens’ & Building
Nova
Qld Colony
Birth & Companys
Fondbvenue
Kogan
Btatreet
Mass
Neave
Pineinnatt
Obie Te
Roanoke, Va
D. B
Baldwin
Pioneer
Bluefield, ‘.W. Va
Ciizens Bank
Dre Rierson
Jem
Dr. Della Bibb
Partee
Va Baking Co
Bluefield Ave
Thomas EK. Peery, M. D
Chas. J. Snare
Flacheld
HARRY A. PALMER, _o
Princeton Avenue
Graham
Site City
Baldwin & Baldwin
W. R. Driscoll
Rub’ R Co
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