Point Pleasant Plans Three Day Era Battle Pageant
Point Pleasant hosts a three day festival marking the 1774 first battle of the Revolution with a pageant and mock battle led by Cornstalk and settlers. Governor Gore and Governor MacCorkle, plus Congressman Woodyard, headline speakers at Endle-Wel Park. The event features an industrial parade, historical tableaux, and a Cincinnati Redlegs exhibition game at Harmon Field.
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Point Pleasant
Kanawha
Ohie
Virginia
Andrew Lewis
Big
Cornstalk
West Virginia
Cincinnati Redy
Harmon Field
Harmon Held
Kiwanis Club
George Washington
Daniel Boone
Laman Gibbs
Ann Bailey
Manelon
Lemon Skin Tightening Lotion From Home Remedy
A homemade antiwrinkle lotion using two lemons and three ounces of orange blossom, mixed with a mild astringent to tighten lines and hide crow's feet. The mixture promises smoother skin by morning, with claims of a velvety, clear, and fresh complexion and potential whitening effects for dark areas.
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Boauty
Battle of Point Pleasant Amid Frontier War Records
Historians cite the 1774 battle at Point Pleasant as pivotal in the pioneer Indian conflicts, noting Virginia’s vast western ceded territory and a Virginias-led victory with heavy Indian losses. The account details the march, clash at the Kanawha junction, and leadership of Generals Lewis and Fleming, highlighting Cornstalk as a key Shawnee leader.
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Northwest
Camp Charlotte
Virginia
United States
Virgil A Lewis
Anaarchy
Tas
Kanawha
Ohio
Point Pleasant
Venereal Disease Clinics Expand Across West Virginia
Area treatment reached 6340 individuals last year as clinics in Charleston Clarksburg Huntington Wheeling and other cities expanded. The Bureau of Venereal Diseases notes clinics also act as educational centers and provide free medicines and outreach, yet only scratch the surface of those needing treatment.
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West Virginia
Bureau of Venereal Diseases
Charleston
Clarksburg
Tumatineston
Wheeling
Richwood
Logan
Blyfield
Martinsburg
Parkersburg
Moundsville
Huntington
Login
Clhics
Bureau of Venereal Disease
Bureau of Venereal Diavasus
Dr Pierce's Privates Tonic Praised by Grandmother
Mrs. Griffith of Delaware Ave testifies to Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and The Pleasant Pellets as beneficial tonics for women nervousness and general weakness. She says the remedies strengthen organs and nerves, improve circulation, and aid bronchial coughs. She recommends them to family and others and requests free medical advice from Dr Pierce's Hotel in Buffalo, N Y.
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Charlestan
W. Vandre
Dr. Pierce
Sr. Pierce
Golden Medica
Griffith
Delaware Ave
Pierce
Euftaly
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Ad Offered By Rexall Stores
A testimonial claims gas pressure and digestive distress were cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy after medication failed. The ad promotes a harmless preparation that relieves abdominal discomfort and suggests a money back guarantee at C. A. Potterfield's Rexall store and druggists everywhere.
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Pre
Mayr
Ioam
C. A. Potterfield
Rexall
Ady
Radio Station Established in Nashville Officials Announce
A new large broadcasting station will open in Nashville Tennessee under the National Wits and Accident hisuForce company. Representatives have been named including Miss Bonnin Barnhart former WSR staffer to serve as program rer and Jack Keefe as announcer and stadium director.
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Nashville, Tenn
National Wits and Accident hisuForce Company
Neat
Bonnin Barnhart
WSR
Jack Keefe
Stadia
Negro Industrial School Heads to Soon Be Selected
The article notes upcoming appointments for the superintendent roles at two industrial schools in West Virginia near Huntington and Takins, with several applicants for the positions. Candidates include James Goth, Carmella Mk Taira, Daires M. Canty, and Gordon of BL Aibaha County, a Tuskegee Institute graduate and former instructor, who received the French War Cross.
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Hovernoy Gore
Daires M. Canty
Tistitute
Kanawha County
and & & Gordon
Aibahanty
Tuskeree Institute
West Virginia Collegisate Institute
Cordon
Fiehlrer
Bluefield Institute Adds Wings to Administration Building
The board of control approves several additions at the Bluefield colored institute including a two wing expansion to the administration building. The note mentions local changes such as Mayo post office time and a renaming honoring James S. Lakin.
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Bhue
Faasiers
Bottom
Futnen County
Maniyte
Mayo
Mason County
Lakin
James S. Lakin
State Board of Control
Ohio River
Paitmore
Ohio Railroad
Ick
Board of Controls
Blue
New Railcar Contract Awarded for All Steel Cars
The Chesapeake and Ohio railway awarded Bethlehem Snipe Building Corporation a contract to build all steel passenger and baggage cars at Wilmington Delaware for about 270 thousand dollars. J Harahan of the Vilway company announced the cost and that production begins soon. A Hocking Valley company won 25 heavy wheel underframe armored cars at Toran Ohio valued around 62 thousand dollars.
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Richmond
Chereapeake and Ohio Railway
Bathlehem Snipe Building Corporation
Wilmington
Del
We J. Harahan
Provident
Vilway Company
Hocking Valley Company
Toran
Onla
Winding Gulf Sets Production Record in West Virginia
Winding Gulf district records a new high production of 211,098 tons for the week ending September 26, surpassing prior marks. Labor shortages are noted as the main contributing factor, with manager Wolfe citing ongoing challenges in the Winding Gulf fields. Card of thanks from Mrs. M. J. King and family expresses gratitude for support after the death of their wife and mother, including condolences from Rev. Pat Withrow and hospital staff.
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O Beckley
W. Va
Winding Gulf
Wolfe
Pat Withrow
Charleston
Genesel Hopital
Madalyn
Alice
Rey
Brookshire
Owens
Barth
M. J. King
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