Joretta Dowling Faces Choice Between Jim Norton and Norman
Joretta wrestles with forbidden love in a tale of Dowling family pressure and social duty. Jim Norton vanishes from view as Dowling parents plot a coercive marriage, while Joretta endures emotional torment and searches for a way to unite love with family expectations.
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Deretia Dowling
Norman Wil- Meme
Joretia
Joretta
Jim Norton
Jim
Norman
Aba
Fie Pashi
Fim
Calcutta
Ganesan
Ganesa
Windom
Aieh
Allantly
Iona
Alder Dowlings
Norton
Dowling
Fia
National President to Address WV Postal Clerks Convention
National Federation of Post Office Clerks President Leo E. George will address the West Virginia branch convention at the Kanawha hotel in Charleston on July 4. About 74 delegates are expected. The day focuses on organizational business followed by a dinner where George will speak. State officers include Braley Huntington president McDonald Fairmont first vice president Franklin Parkersburg second vice president Kidd Beckley third vice president Reynolds Charleston secretary treasurer.
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Leo E. George
Washington
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
West Virginia
Kanawha Hotel
Charleston
Mr. George
Stote
EF. B. Braley
Huntington
C. McDonald
Fairmont
E. B. Franklin
Parkersburg
Elisha Kidd
Beckley
Shd
John Reynolds
Argentina Places Large Contract for American Aircraft Engines
Argentina has awarded a sizable contract to acquire American-made airplane engines. The deal signals a boost in military or commercial aviation capacity and strengthens ties with U.S. aerospace suppliers.
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Argentina
Former Ohio Judge Visits Charleston in Chicago Era Echo
Former Judge M. V. Ream of New Philadelphia Ohio, a Democratic delegate to Grover Cleveland’s 1884 convention, tours Charleston guests of Mr Angers and Susan Fletcher on Quarrier street. He praises party conventions over primaries, calling conventions better at selecting capable candidates and creating stronger tickets.
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M. V. Ream
Philadelphia
Ohio
Grover Cleveland
Charleston
Ream
Angers
Susan Fletcher
Quarrier Street
Judge Ream
Capitol
Chicago
Ana
Old Court Order Found At Ruffier Hotel Exhibit
Historical document shown at the Ruffier hotel exhibit details a Charleston court order fixing hotel prices at the Hale House now Ruffner. It lists breakfast meals 26 cents, lodging 12 1/2 cents, spirits and wines 6 to 200 cents per gallon, horse fee 26 cents per night, and beer 60 cents per gallon. The exhibit includes photos of the Hale House and Ruffner to illustrate the tavern’s history in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Lowe
Ruffier Hotel
Charleston
Ruffner
Glale
McCutcheon to Surrender Dry Deputyship Today
A. B. McCutcheon of Huntington, deputy federal prohibition administrator, will surrender his office to W. B. King in Charleston. Effective tomorrow McCutcheon transfers to Baltimore as investigator. Harry Reynolds moves to Baltimore. Harvey Rubial replaces him in Pittsburgh.
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A. B. McCutcheon
Huntington
Charleston
W. B King
Hawaii
West Virginia
McCutcheon
Baltimore
Prohibition Department
Harry Reynolds
Havey Rubial
Pittsburgh
Dear Miss Dix Letter on Enduring a Cheating Husband
Dorothy Dix counsel advises a reader over 46 to weigh divorce carefully as love and youth fade. She notes the husband’s periodic drinking and infidelity, the strain on family life, and the risk of ruin to home and business. A cautious path is urged, considering dignity and practical outcomes.
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Miss Dix
Hasband
Mra
R. M
Jong
Behind the Eyes and Blind Spots of a Troubled Marriage
The passage counsels women to endure betrayal, compares trust to a broken reed, and urges not to destroy homes when husbands fail. It reflects dated gender views and advises acceptance over separation despite infidelity. The tone condemns cynicism and stresses emotional resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Cassa
Ana
Domestic life and marriage prospects for middle aged women
The text argues a middle aged woman with no fortune faces dire odds reestablishing herself after divorce. It notes that many women depend on a comfortable home and fear social pariahs, suggesting happiness lies in continued connection and domestic stability rather than remarriage.
White surrenders on prohibition violations posted bail
White of Charleston surrendered at the U S marshal's office and posted a 2500 dollar bond for his appearance at the next term of federal court. The move targets several weeks of alleged violations of the prohibition laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.A. White
Charleston
States Marshal's Office
Feders Court
Skin Pimples Heal After Traditional Soapointment Claim
Clare Bowman recounts a year of facial pimples that began small and enlarged to red rough patches. After trying Borares and other remedies, she used Cutburn Cabernsectee soap and ointment, spending 180 dollars, and says she was healed in two weeks. Dest. H Malden Mass is noted.
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Taleo
Clare Bowman
Cutburn Cabernsectee
H. Malden
Mass
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