Grafton Hospital Reopening Prompts Local Support
In the December 2 1908 issue the Grafton Weekly Sentinel urges public backing for reopening the city hospital, arguing it saves costs and improves patient care. The paper questions a public candidate’s re election prospects and praises Senator Elkins for his state and national influence alongside Elting’s potential to seek another term.
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Elkins
the Sentinel
Congress
Gassaway Davis
Republian
Elting
Liiely
Poor roads and Bailey for senate presidency
The piece argues that poor roads cost time and money and urges support for better infrastructure under intelligent leadership. It praises Senator Bailey as a strong choice for president of the state senate, citing experience, character, and growing support from senators elect and holdovers. The Sentinel reports Thanksgiving editions and strong news coverage, highlighting New bury tragedy reporting and increasing circulation. It ends with an advertisement for Preventics cold cure touting four advantages over other remedies and its availability.
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Bailey
State Senate
Sentinel
Newbury
Itg
Peruna credited with curing scarlet fever case
BS Earnest Hochmuth of Des Moines writes of his son Herman who fell severely ill with scarlet fever and stomach issues. After using Peruna for two bottles, the boy recovered fully and has remained healthy. The letter praises Peruna as life saving.
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Earnest Hochmuth
Maple St
Des Moines
Iowa
Herman
Peruna
Man-a-lin
Christmas Shopping and the Workers
The piece urges early Christmas buying to ease worker hardship in factories and stores. It cites the New York Consumers' League and notes crowds, delays, and fatigue for workers, urging shoppers to buy early to secure better service and reduce strain on clerks, packers, and drivers. It also covers local social news from Flemington including a Thanksgiving dinner, parsonage dedication, and sermons, plus a medical note on catarrh remedies.
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New York Consumers’ League
Flemington
Flemington and Bailey
Methodist Protestant Church
Benjamin Stout
Bridgeport
Newburg Violence Sparks Tense Race Tension
A killing at Newburg on Wednesday night has stirred deep anger and fears of a forthcoming race clash. Officials struggle to maintain order as citizens urge restraint while authorities warn of serious consequences if peace is not kept.
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First Baptist Church
H. C. Howard
D. D
New World
Cox
Newburg
Build Now While Costs Are Low and Opportunity Remains
Collier's Weekly urges immediate construction, arguing low rates, cheap materials, and ample labor make now the best time to build. It says undertaking now benefits builders, spurs broader economic activity, and helps reduce idle stock, with spring as a potential last window.
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Collier’s Weekly
Tts
the Times
Ohio river project urged as national priority
A prominent advocate urges treating the Ohio River like the Panama Canal with early federal funding. He opposes slow staged river improvements and supports a single appropriation to complete the project promptly, citing mining disasters and the need for urgent government action.
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Ohio River
Mae
Panama Canal
Marianna
Congress
Pittsburg
Poternal Anvral and Wartime Names in Early Reform
Fragmentary OCR notes reference real estate, trials, and family names Strother and McFarlin. Mentions a forty year period of cures, and a wary discussion of experimentation with methods and harmentaries. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear event dates or actions.
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Cole
Mars
Strother’ & McFarlin
Dr Shoop Cough Remedy Promoted For Cough Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Cough Remedy as safe and free from opium and chloroform. It claims the remedy uses harmless mountain shrub leaves to soothe bronchial membranes and is suitable for children. The text shifts to a general note on coal mine explosions and prevention methods lacking a clear conclusion.
Early Christmas Shopping Proved Wise
The article extols the beatific stance of those who finish Christmas shopping early, urging readers to emulate, not envy, and to avoid habitual procrastination. It warns that last minute scrambling yields tired clerks, pawed merchandise, and peevish service, detracting from the season’s spirit. Sweet Melody Flour.
Receipts in State Campaign Tells Money Source and Use
Harrison county court records show the state campaign raised 41 603.73 and spent 41 165.09, leaving 335.44. Hon. N H Scott led contributions with 11 750, Isaac T Mann 4 000, plus many others across parties. Itemized lists include committees by county and numerous donors with amounts, plus allocations for stationery lithographs and county distributions.
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Arksburg
W. Va
W. L. Highland
Republican State Executive Committee
Harrison County
N. Hs. Scott
Wheeling
Isaac T. Mann
Bromwell
N.b.scott
Republican National Committee
New York
Bram Well
Hospital For Insane
Weston
Moundsville
Hon
B. Elkins
Elkins
Classcock
Morgantown
John
Durst
Ravenswood
L. W
Williams
Lewisburg
Sherman T. Denham
Clarksburg
Stuart F. Reed
Ira B. Robinson
Grafton
Parkersburg
W. C. Sproul
Chester Pa
Nathan Goff
M.P. Shawkey
Charleston
F. L. Boggs
Conley
Kingwood
W.b.matthews
L. V. Guthrie
Huntington
Reese
Blizzard
Parkers
A. B. White
D. A
Welch
W. G. Wilson
Cabinet Job For Burton
Washington whispers Theodore E Burton may join Taft cabinet to clear the Ohio senatorial field and aid Charles P. Foraker. Navy post discussed but ruled out by anti navy stance. 90 cent health coffee coupon ad closes the piece.
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Washington
Theodore E. Burton
Taft
Ohio
Charles P
Foraker
Navy
Bigher
Pilson Transfers Lesmalinston Property Ownership
John T. Pilson completes a business deal with Postmaster ER L. Love, acquiring Lesmalinston estate where Dr. Love resided, and moves his family to the new home. The transaction swaps Pilson’s residence on East Wilford Street for Dr. Love’s property. Jane Guilty faces counterfeit money charges amid ad copy for Foley’s Honey and Tar remedies.
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Lesmalinston
John T. Pilson
ER. L. Love
Piilson
Dr. Love
Leamalinston
Pilson
Wilford Street
Jane
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Ae Nation
Governor Handly
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G.w.atkinson
W. B. White
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Wetzel
Poe Mur
Dro Shoop
Dr. Shoop
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Feld
Jas
Lakin
Terra Alta Geo
M. Bowers
Martinsburg
I. Schwabe
C. W. Dering
W. T. Heaton
BE. K. “Aolland
H. N. Hutchinson
Inelodiem Cannon
Ntonba
Grampa An
Solerk
Foley
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