Origin of the Red Cross Christmas Seal
The article traces the charity stamp origin from 1862 fairs in Boston and Brooklyn raising funds for soldiers’ hospitals, noting later European uses and the pivotal roles of Jacob Riis and Miss Emily Bissell in launching the American Red Cross Christmas Seal in 1908. It details growing fundraising totals through 1911, culminating in over 40 million stamps sold and about $400,000 raised in the previous year.
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Red Cross
Brooklyn
Boston
Portugal
Switzerland
Austria
France
Spain
Denmark
Norway
Russia
Sweden
Jacob Ris
New York
Emily P. Bissell
Delaware Red Cross
American Red Cross
Russellism and the rise of the Brooklyn preacher Russell
A critical overview condemns Charles T. Russell and his International Bible Students. Dr. Key's summary alleges deception, legal battles, and financial manipulation within Russellism, detailing alleged teachings, end time claims, and the alleged misuse of publishing houses to hide authorship. The piece warns readers to prove doctrine against scripture.
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Grafton
International Bible Students” Association
Ms Publishing House
Watch Tower and Tract Society
Paul
Timothy
Peter
C. L. Sullivan
Opera House
Charles T. Russell
Brooklyn
Russell
D. W. Key
Monroe
Christ
Jesus
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Grafton Railroader
W I Phillips of 514 Walnut street Grafton West Virginia testifies he suffered kidney trouble from site daily work and sleepless nights. He reports Doan's Kidney Pills provided relief, noting sediment in urine and back pain eased. Sold by all dealers priced 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
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Grafton
Phillips
Walnut Street
W. Va
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Papers For the People publication debut noted
A new periodical titled Papers For the People appears eight times yearly. Published by Rev. S. L Powell of St Matthias Episcopal Church, it covers varied topics with strong editing. Subscription is 50 cents annually, single copies 10 cents, and Lewellyn Book Store stocks it. readers are urged to buy and read.
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Jesus
Dives
Lazares
Hell
Mark
God
S. 3.Powell
St. Matthias Episcopal Church
Powell
Lewellyn
New Currency Bill Explained and Federal Reserve Plan
Washington reports a sweeping currency and banking bill creating Regional Reserve Banks to relieve funding strain. Banks may join within 60 days, with mandatory participation, and new treasury notes backed by gold reserves enable rapid liquidity. Farm mortgage lending expands, and open market operations complete the elastic currency system.
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Washington
Der
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Regional Reserve Bank
Ehnance
Treasury
Gvernment
Federal Reserve
United States Treasury
United States
Resere
Two Musical Compositions by Sam L. Ridenour
Fairmont musician Sam L. Ridenour, formerly of Grafton, has written and published two new works, Dreams a waltz and To-Ko-San a Japanese storm dance, both creditable additions to his numerous successful compositions.
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Sam L. Ridenour
Fairmont
Grafton
Mr. Ridenour
Franklin law volumes bought by New York State Library
A rare set of Franklin printed law books, 17 folios dated 1759 to 1764, were purchased by the New York State Library for 416 dollars from the Robert Skutch collection in Baltimore. A watercolor portrait of Charles Wilson Peale, painter of the first Washington portrait, sold for 70 dollars. The text then shifts to speculative commentary on Yuan Shikai and Chinese politics, noting concerns about monarchy and republic stability as Yuan’s influence grows.
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Patriot
State Library
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin
New York State Library
Robert #. Skutch
Baltimore
Franklin
Charles Wilson Peale
George Washington
Virginian Plen to Take Over Kanawha & Michigan?
Charleston dispatch reports revived speculation that the Virginian Railway plans to buy the Kanawha and Michigan to gain a sea to lakes route. The line would run from Rich Creek to beyond Hinton, with construction tied to river dam disputes and West Virginia rail access. Negotiations proceed as Virginian officials express intent, hoping to prevent a dam on New River that could block their grade. The item also notes local Bible subscription history and a 1816 Bible owned by G. C. McCafferty.
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Charleston
Virginian Railway
Michigan
Lakes
New York Central
Virginian Railroad
New River
T. N. Reed
Hinton
Dupuy
The
Virginian
Rich Creek
Public Service Commission of
West Virginia
West Virgin Is
Aged resident of the county passes away in Webster
M Lanna Keener 84 wife of John M Keener died at home of Dr B F Robinson in Webster after long illness from Brights disease. Formerly Miss A J Hudson of Ellicott City she lived in the county over 40 years. Survived by sisters Mrs Sarah Hulse and Mrs B F Robinson and brother David Hulson. Funeral at Bremont cemetery not yet announced. Keener was active in local affairs and well known in the community.
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Daily Sentinel
B. F. Robinson
Webster
M Lanna Keener
John M.keener
Brights
Bremont Cemetery
A. J. Hudson
Ellicott City
Grafton
Sarah Hulse
Baltimore
David Hulson
Keener
Bootlegging leads to fine and jail time for William Benton
William Benton, a Negro, received a $25 fine and 30 days in jail for bootlegging. He was accused of supplying the city during a dry spell and selling liquor at $1 per pint. Chief Sayre had Benton under watch and arrested him after attempting to retrieve a package from the express office, which allegedly belonged to him but faced a misnamed delivery. The parcel reportedly contained a one gallon jug linked to Sam Thompson Son.
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Costa
William Benton
Benton
Sayre
Sam Thomps Son
Wesleyan to Tour West for Six Games in February
Wesleyan College plans its longest winter road trip from February 16 to 21, featuring six consecutive games. The itinerary includes Fairmont Y M C A, Dennison University in Granville, Michigan Agricultural College in Lansing, and a Notre Dame matchup, with a high-profile but challenging schedule designed to showcase Wesleyan's athletic strength.
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Buckhannon
Wesleyan
Fairmont Y.M.C.A
Dennison University
Granville
Ohio
Dennison
Washington
Dennison 5
Michigan Aggies
Lansing
Michigan
Stansbury
Migieam Aggies
Michigan Aricultural College
Michigan University
Wisconsin University
West
Notre Dame
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Federal Reserve Board
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Avatem
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China
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M. Garey
Chestnut Street
G. R. Adair
William Adair
Elisha Adair
James Adair
Huntinge _ton
Benjamin’ Atkinson
Pitt County
William
Elijah Baker
John Dun=woody
Riceborough
Jesse Evans
Richard
Alex
Margaret Evans
Greeneville
Thomas Jarret
Fairfield
John Love
Morristown
Samuel Magill
Indianatown
Jacob Martin
Abbeville
Elijah Martin
Clinton
Benjamin May
James
Thomas W. Williams
John S. Miller
John Miller
Joshue Morgan
Muskingam County
John Potts
Butlertown
John Ross
Daniel Reader
Lawrens
John Phornton
Oglethorpe County
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Grayson
W. E. Colline
Charlestown
Daniel Faust
Guilford
George Graves
Louisville
Michael
Jeremiah
William Holt
Orange
Phillip Jones
Salisbury
Hamilton Ker
Josiah Lambert
B. W. Lucas
Warren
Isaac Love
Sevier
Anna J. Keener
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