Purchase of Votes Prompts West Virginia Debate
The Bluefield Evening Leader reports on alleged vote buying in the Republican primaries and calls for enforcement of West Virginia election laws. It critiques political corruption, cites Roanoke Times, and discusses views on reform and moral standards across parties. The editorial references Theodore Roosevelt, elevator etiquette, and emerging ideas on airship routes and travel in the era.
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West Virginia
Solon
Union
Roanoke Times
the Times
Ciiel
Scott and
Fikins
Just Joshes and Witty Lines From The Era Mix
A collage of humorous quotes and caricatured exchanges from early 20th century papers. Jests on Ananias mischief, tall women, pedigreed manners, political gibes, and social mores appear through snippets from Chicago Tribune Houston Chronicle Puck and others.
Teeth and health linked in history and today
Editors and doctors urge preserving teeth as essential to digestion and overall health. The piece cites Manius Dentatus and other figures, arguing strong teeth aid vigor, with historical and contemporary examples of celebrated dental virtue.
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Manius Curlus Dentatus
Baltimore
Hadassa Brooks Company Dissolves and Surrenders Charter
Notice of stockholders meeting held in Baltimore on May 27 1910 adopting a resolution to discontinue business and surrender its charter to the State of West Virginia under Chapter 42 See 56. The president and secretary must certify publication of the notice in a newspaper of general circulation once weekly for three weeks.
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Hadassa Brooks Company
West Virginia
Silberman and
Sarrensder
Someon
London Bank Clerks and Their Dress a Century Ago
The piece recalls London bank clerks a hundred years back with scarce numbers and modest meals. It notes a rare arrival of a third clerk in old days his peacock attire and later 19th century dress of knee breeches and buckles. The public house and tavern culture shaped clerks lives and even the origin of the clearing house.
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London
Greenwich
Fim
London Telegraph
His Suggestion Bjones Prompts Curious Exchange
A brief exchange from the Boston Courier features Wigwag praising Bjones as a troublemaker while Henpecked questions why he has not married, reflecting playful, wry banter between pseudonymous column voices.
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Bjones
Boston Courier
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