General advance in wages across the New England and southern mills
Widespread wage increases for cotton and woolen operatives spread from Fall River to Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. The Augusta Georgia Manufacturers' Association plans a substantial rise effective January 1, with southern mills likely to follow. The rise boosts income to about 700,000 workers and reflects a booming industry with full mill occupancy, contrasting past hard times.
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Rio
New England
Lewiston
Biddeford
Saco
Augusta
Waterville
Maine
Clinton
Amesbury
Chicopee
Taunton
Whitinsville
North Adams
Massachusetts
Manchester
Dover
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
South
Manufacturers’ Association
Langley
Aiken Mills
South Carolina
Ri l
Springfield Union
Grover Cleveland
Baltimore and Ohio excursion tickets at reduced rates
Holiday sale on Baltimore and Ohio lines offers reduced fare tickets between Baltimore Pittsburg Wheeling Parkersburg Strasburg Junction and intermediate points. Valid Dec 3 24 31 1899 and Jan 1 1900 with return by Jan 4 1900. Includes Royal Blue Train service dining and a program at Brin Us mans Hall with admittance 10 cents.
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Baltimore & Ohio K. S
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Wheeling
Parkersburg
Lack of Rail Accommodation Hurts Terra Alta Trade
The Preston Republican notes B&O management has supported travelers and families, earning goodwill, but current schedule changes cut local travel. Residents at small stations face 24 hour journeys to Terra Alta for trade, a detriment to both Terra Alta and the railroad. It hopes the shift is temporary.
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B&o
Terra Alta
Preston
Life of Taura Yates Reflects Deep Faith in Death
Taura Yates died November 10 1899 aged 49 years 9 months 17 days After a life rooted in the Baptist church since youth she gave cheerful aid during illness and in the home she was known as light of the home Her passing leaves a shadow but she rests with Christ in heaven according to the memorial lines
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Brooks
Joseph Teter
F. Teter
Valley District
Concord Cemetery
Barbour Democrat
Taunt R. Yates
Baptist Church
Taura
Christ
What Cigarettes Did to a Boy
A Springfield Ohio teen, Hurley nineteen, died from cigarette smoking effects. His father described the boy smoked five dollars worth weekly, his body shriveled, lungs damaged, blood thin. Doctors found the main artery dried. case urged as public warning to others. The article mentions Prima Donna flour and sale at Gratton Exchange Mill in West Virginia.
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Avid Hurley
Springfield
Ohio
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The
Grafton Sentinel
Jas. W. Hour
E. L. Lovn
Cleveland
Philadelphia Press
Underwood
D. Hl
Maddy
Nce
G. W. Loar & Co
Biney's
Taint
Jclass Re
Drume
A. Grant
Sir R. Hicks Almaamac
Inti
Word and Works
Hicks Almana
Hicks
Word and Works Pub. Co
Locust Street
St. Louis
Baltimore & Onlo
R.K
Fenny Eiotesee
Jolie Building
Brin Us
Man’s Hall
Grafton Drug & Chemical GO
Main Street
Yates
Gratton
F. Friedman & Co.'s
Latrobe Street
Miller Block
Loar
Grafton
NEILS
New York
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