State Statistics From United States Geological Survey
The report states West Virginia covers 24 789 square miles with a 1890 population of 958 800 and an estimated current population near 1 200 000. It notes an average of 5.1 persons per family, more native whites than any other state, 92 874 farms averaging 114.7 acres, with total farm land 10 654 513 acres and a farm value of 208 907 349 at about 2 106 per farm.
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United States Geological Survey
Texas
Union
West Virginia
Government regulation of freight rates favors the South
Washington, June 26. Mr. H. T. Newcomb argues that government regulation of railroad freight rates would decentralize trade and benefit the South by preserving broad distribution of industry. He contrasts U S decentralization with centralization in Germany and other nations and urges continued use of the current basing point and rate structures to support southern development.
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Washington
H. T. Newcomb
South
New York
New Orleans
Germany
Chicago
Rates and regulation shape regional trade tensions in the South
Discussion on railroad rate making notes a push toward decentralization for continued prosperity and a counter push for centralization of trade. It argues distance based rates have driven regulation and warns southern industries face a major threat under any measure affecting current conditions.
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Erning
Bride Chooses Chicos cigars as birthday gift
A young wife seeks a birthday present for her husband and turns to White's Pharmacy. The druggist recommends Wade Worth Bros Chicos cigars, praised by Mr. Younghusband for meeting taste and budget. White's Pharmacy holds the local agency and urges cigar lovers to try Chicos.
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White's Pharmacy
Wadeworth Bros
Younghusband
Wadsworth Bros
White's
Sale Griffon shirts and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve ad
An advertisement promotes Griffon shirts sold at Pedigo's and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve claiming quick relief and cure for piles and skin diseases. It features testimonials, warnings about counterfeits, Crystal Bottling Company deliveries, and emphasizes genuine products sold by druggists May include references to a child’s bone issue and nationwide distribution.
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DeWitt
K. E
Zickefoose
Adolph
Ww. Va
Crystal Bottling Company
DeWitt's
E. C
Dewitt 4 CO
Chicago
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