One of West Virginia's Most Picturesque Public Men Dies
Charles Tecumseh Caldwell, renowned West Virginia orator and lawyer, died at his Parkersburg home after a lengthy illness. A Civil War veteran and former prosecuting attorney, he served in both state legislative branches and was a powerful campaigner and public speaker. Survived by his wife Nellie Cook Caldwell and three children, plus brothers and a half-brother.
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Ohio National Guard Surrounds Barn After Double Killing
Well known Ohio horseman Bert Devaney barricades himself in Shackleford's barn in Washington Court House after killing Miss Linda Bird and injuring her mother and Silas Shackleford. Sheriff’s posse and Company M Fourth Infantry block barn and plan to storm. Devaney, 43, is believed insane. his wife resides in Darbyville.
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New York Sunday World Announces Largest Issue Ever
The New York Sunday World plans a Twenty-fifth Anniversary Number on May 10 featuring about two hundred full size pages. It costs nearly $100 000 to print and distribute with each copy about ten cents. The edition includes color sections on autos music real estate national affairs and New York the Wonder City plus comics and magazines.
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The Carnauba Palm of Brazil Uses and Products
The carnahuba palm yields a blood purifying root drug, sap processed into vinegar or wine, and sap by products such as syrup. The fruit serves as cattle feed, the nut a coffee substitute, and the pith is used to make corks.
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Brazil
Speechcraft and slang bits pop from old chatter
A garbled collection of remarks and quotes shows sarcastic exchanges about temper, disagreement, and sailing lore. It mentions Broonoire and Janeheon with older sailors favoring ships and a note on the word masher as Gaelic in origin.
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DeWitt's Little Harry Risers Pills and Syrup Ad
Antique ad copy touts DeWitt's Little Harry Risers as emell safe sure and gentle pills sold by druggists. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup promises gentle laxative action though not constipating, with vowels humor implied, available from druggists.
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Books Are in Europe and the Manila Fiber Paper Case
In Washington on May 5 the house committee heard a telegram from Herman Ridder of the Americas Newspaper Publishers Association to John Sharp Williams. It said Judge Lacombe in New York discharged the Manila Fiber Paper Company after a grand jury case and ordered production of books. The company claimed books were handed to an official who took them to Europe and has since recovered. Norris called the situation a serious embarrassment, not a failure of justice. The Stevens bill was mentioned as the only hope.
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Wisconsin
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Jerome Says He Will Not Turn Over Grand Jury Minutes
New York District Attorney Jerome declared he would rather go to jail than comply with Judge Rosalsky's order to file grand jury minutes with the clerk of general sessions. The minutes concern the Metropolitan Street Railway investigation from last November and would become public if filed.
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Democratic faction clash over platform in Columbus
Democratic leaders in Columbus Ohio clash over the party platform on temperance with Mayor Tom L Johnson pushing for initiative and referendum language while Bryan supports a temperance plank but nothing is promised. The May 5 report notes little opposition to Bryan’s presidency endorsement.
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The Man Who Refused to Build a Silent Gun
Moses Kamoff, a Jew in Rusela, survives years of czarist persecution after being drawn into a plot by an anarchist to create a silent air gun for assassination. Disturbed by the planned mass murder, Kamoff destroys the weapon and rejects vengeance, choosing humanity over revenge.
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Rheumatism Cure Claim From Miles Nervine
An advertisement promises Rheumatic relief via Miles Nervine with claims of pain control and better sleep. A user recounts past inflammation, using the product for six months with diminished pain and improved walking, urging readers to request free advice and to order through Miles Medical Co.
Official call for Mercer county Democrats mass meeting 1908
A mass meeting of Democrats in Mercer county is ordered to gather at the Princeton court house on May 12 1908 at 1 p m to elect delegates to the state delegate convention in Wheeling West Virginia May 28 1908 and to select delegates to district conventions. Wirt A Frenci chairman.
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Rheumatic Pain Balm Ends Years of Suffering Says Patrolman
Key West patrolman Roland Curry suffered rheumatic pain for over two years with illness shifting between knees feet and hands. A wife’s purchase of Chamberlain Pain Balm relieved the pain overnight and after two weeks he was free of trouble for over three months. Sold by West End Bluefield and Hast End Pharmacies.
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Roland Curry
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Fila
Time& Jr
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Hast End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Electric Bitters Promoted for Malaria and Debility
Uses Hanna's Green Seal Paint as disclaimer text then touts Electric Bitters as a universal remedy. Claims it overcomes climate fevers malaria jaundice and general debility and acts as an alterative and blood purifier. Advertises guarantee and price at drug stores.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Readers
Chamberlains Cough Remedy receives testimonials from readers noting its effectiveness for cold relief. Mrs Edward Phillips of Harelay Maryland praises its help for her two year old daughter Catherine and for herself after a severe cold. Local pharmacists advertise the product with locations including Kad Drug and Pharmack offering sale points.
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Harelay
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