Governor Dawson Invited to National Irrigation Congress
Governor Dawson is asked to appoint West Virginia delegates for the Fifteenth National Irrigation Congress to be held in Sacramento California on September 27. The event will discuss irrigation forestry forest protection water conservation and related national policy. Readers may write to the governor at Charleston to seek appointment. A testimonial praises Foley's Kidney Cure by G H Wade.
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Dawson
Sacramento
California
Delegetes
West Virginia
Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup Sold by Druggists
A historical ad notes Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup claimed to ease coughs and colds without opiates or causing constipation. It targets children and is sold by all druggists. Also lists fresil vegetables including asparagus and beans, with Sublette & Barnes as a supplier at 6-22-31.
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Sublette & Barnes
Kennedy
Fresh water ground corn meal shipment at Sublette and Barnes
A shipment of fresh water ground corn meal arrived at Sublette and Barnes on 6 22 31 and was noted in local trade.
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Sublette & Barnes
A Yankee Retort From an Aftermath of War
The tale recounts an American frigate visiting England after 1776. Sailors from diverse fisheries posed in contrast to British seamen. A cockswain answers a taunt about his back lump by declaring it Bunker Hill.
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England
Cape Coder
Ello
Bunker Hill
Los Angeles Times
Floral Fable Circus Sparks Gossip and Gossip
A whimsical Washington Herald item riffs on a flower themed circus mischief where tiger lilies brag of tricks over dandy lions provoking chatter among elephant ears dogwood cow lips fox glove and crocus as parrot feathers draw attention and a final fatherly lecture from the poppy ends the tale.
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Washington Herald
Bargain Notice For Turk's Building Sale
The 5 and 10c Store will be open for business Tuesday 25th with all prices reduced at Turk's building located 38 Bland street. 6-21-41.
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Turk’s
Bland Street
Famous Benefits On the London Stage Through History
The article recalls early theater benefits from 1668 to 1828, noting patrons and crowds at Mrs. Barry and other favorites. It highlights Grimaldi the clown’s 1828 Drury Lane benefit, wheeled in and singing despite memory loss, which raised £1700 as a historic record.
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Samuel Pepys
Knipp
Playhouse
Taki Ug
Quinn
Covent Garden
Falstaff
Drury Lane
Grimaldi
St. James
North Mills Man Credits Arnica Salve For Healing Sore
John Garrett of North Mills North Carolina says he fired the walking stick after a 40 year sore resisted all treatments until Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it. Guaranteed for piles burns and similar afflictions, price 25 cents at all druggists.
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Bucklen
John Garrett
North Mills
N. C
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Tonight offer promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for a gentle laxative effect and stomach cleansing. Free samples at West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy Blue Field Pharmacy. Price is 25 cents.
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Chamberlain
West End Drug Co
East End
Bluefield Pharmacy
Foley's Honey and Tar Proclaimed Best for Lung Trouble
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas testifies Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs colds and lung trouble in early consumption. He claims universal satisfaction. Sold by G. H. Wade with country cured ham middlings and shoulders at Sublette Barnes.
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A. A. Herren
Finch
Ark
Foley
G. H. Wade
Sublette & Barnes
Life as Childish Pleasure Through Wealth and Ill Health
A wealthy woman recalls a man going abroad on a cattle steamer for his health. He is described as delicate and poor with little life left. A listener adds that many take a childish pleasure in living and in preserving health when wealth is scarce.
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New York
Last Romanoff dies. lineage shifts to Oldenburg line
The House of Romanoff ended with the death of Elizabeth, daughter of Peter the Great. Her nephew Peter of Oldenburg, duke of Holstein Gottorp, survived and became ruler as Peter III. From him, the current Russian dynasty descends, making the reigning house Oldenburgs, not Romanoffs.
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House of Romanoff
Epress
Elizabeth
Peter the Great
Russia
Peter of Oldenburg
Holstein- Gottorp
Ann
Peter III
Making Her Happy Up to Date Fashion Joke
A Houston Post cartoon caption notes a husband who laments he cannot buy gowns for his wife but says she enjoys crying over fashions she cannot afford. The gag highlights market pressures and marital humor.
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Houston Post
Electric Bitters touted as cure for liver and kidney woes
A letter from Cedar Grove Maine praises Electric Bitters after prolonged liver and kidney trouble. The writer says after trying the remedy, relief began with the first bottle and three bottles completed the cure. The ad guarantees relief and targets stomach, liver and kidney complaints. Price listed at 50 cents.
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Geo. H. Parris
Cedar Grove
Tetter Cured by Chamberlains Salve
A lady customer suffered for years with tetter until one box of Chamberlains Salve cured her and restored her ability to manage her household. Chamberlains medicines are praised in Almond Alabama with local distributors listed. Fresh tomatoes priced at 50 cents per basket available from Sublette and Barnes.
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Tetter
Chamberlain
M. H. Rodney & Co
Almond
Ala
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluedeld Pharmacy
Sublette & Barnes
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