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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1907
Page
6
A sweeping column reflects on a planned New York skyscraper rising to over 700 feet, the debt of laborers, and a broader market of industrial and civic concerns. The piece also notes weather health, typhoid fears, and public welfare, tying local progress to national political figures and regional advocacy.
A fragmentary Chronicle piece traces the origin of the word typhoon from Chinese and Portuguese roots, noting related terms and linguistic twists. It also recounts a sensational mystery of a boat disappearance and a clever boat-switching ruse that deceived observers. A January cable fire destroyed the Cuban hotel and caused $75,000 in losses.
Beginning December 6 the Grafton Tailoring Company at 105 Latrobe Street will give away a pair of 85.00 pants with every suit cleaned or pressed. Ticket bearing numbers entitle the holder to a chance on the prize, drawn in the usual manner at their shop. Bring your pressing and cleaning to 330 th RuartoN Tailoring Co.
Notice of sale by trustee E Wyckoff for Taylor County Bank of Grafton WV. Real estate on Pearl Street in West Grafton, Taylor County, to be sold February 2, 1907 at 1 30 p.m. Terms: one third cash, one third in four months, one third in eight months with notes. Dated January 1907.
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