Nominating Weston Republican Capt. Devener for Congress
Capt. B. B. Devener receives a fifth nomination for congress from the First District Republicans at Weston. He has been elected three times and will run again in November. The article notes political jockeying and mentions a fish hatching station bill tied to West Virginia funding and site selection by Commissioner Bowers, with $25,000 allocated and funds available after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Capt
B. B. Devener
Will Goin
Elkins
Dayton
Congress
West Virginia
Bowers
Salem
Virginia
Broad Street
Roapoke College
Algo Poultry
McAdam Road
Walter Watson
Railroads name Democratic state ticket as Holt for Governor
In a Parkersburg scene the railroads backed Judge Holt for Governor while big interests and corporate power push the ticket. The author questions Oom Davy’s influence and whether plutocrats dominate the party margins. The piece laments rural supporters sidelined and accuses top figures of orchestrating the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
Mercer
McDowell
Parkersburg
Holt
Nebraska
Judge Holt
Davy
Oom Davy
Dom Davy
Party of Free Silver
Holts
Congress
Newspaper Office as School of Unselfish Service
In Wilmington Rev Calvin S Black calls newspapers a school of unselfishness serving the community with free daily work. He warns that a week without papers would darken the city and hide Wilmington from the outside world. The note also includes an ad claiming DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured piles for W J Baxter of North Brooks NC and warns against counterfeits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
N. C
Calvin S. Blackwell
DeWitt
W. J. Baxter
North Brooks
N.C
H. N. White
Buckilen Arnica Salve Advertises Skin Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckilen Arnica Salve as a universal cure for eruptions, fevers, ulcers, corns, warts, cuts, burns, and pain. It claims quick relief, a 25 cent price, and a guarantee, with druggists selling the product widely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckilen
One Day Cold Cure Promoted with Quinine Candy
Advert says Kermott's Choco ites Laxative Quinine treats colds and sore throat and is easy to take as candy. A testimonial from W R Wilkinson of Albany Tenn praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as life saving, claiming it digests what you eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Musser
Millheim
H.N. White
Kermott's
W. R. Wilkinson
Albany Tenn
Chicago
Montval
New York
Slave’s Story Spurs Faith in Electric Bitters
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a freed slave tale and credits Electric Bitters with restoring his wife’s health after five years of helplessness. The ad claims quick cures for female diseases nervousness sleeplessness melancholy headaches and more with every bottle guaranteed at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester
Mich
Mercer County Candidacy Announcements for Local Offices
Voters are informed of multiple candidates in Mercer County for Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney and related posts. D P Crockett John M Anderson Harold A Kitz A Brown J Frank Maynard announce under party lines Rep and Dem, seeking nominations or primaries with pledges to uphold duties and solicit support. Deputies to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
T. Akers
Efaving
John M. Anderson
Harold A. Kitz
A. Brown
J. Frank Maynard
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Bluefield Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Bluefield
Weekly Telegraph
W. Va
China
New York World
McKinley
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Teevaxx
Toldo
O Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hail
J.C. Kennedy
Roanoke
Tenn
H.zel
Wil. Hicks & CO
House OF Delegates
D. Pv. Crockett
Goodwell
Doudccu Saver
ER. L
Bud) Bailey
Prosecuting Attorney
Bland Street
Paris
I. B. Sameth
de Ps
Royal
Our
White Lilly
City Extra
Obelisk
Pillsbury Best
Huff, Andrews & Thomas Company
Graham Property
Graham
John Walters
N. C. Hawkins
Stewart Street
G.n.speiden & CO
G. N. Speiden & Co
Coal Wharf
National Business College
Chas, E. Eckerle
E. M. Coulter
Sec
Treas
M. G. Whitlow
Eureka
Bluefield, W. VA
Acme
Edwin Mann
First National Bank of
W. ©. Pollock, Casbie
Safety Deposit
Kent
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