Road school urged to improve West Virginia highways
The Grafton Sentinel discusses Mor gantown's road surveyor and county official school. It urges Taylor county to send officials to learn scientific road making, arguing for better trained road superintendents and permanent improvements funded by taxpayers. It notes political maneuvering in Monongalia county and a bill on Sunday saloon alcohol sales shaping contest among local factions.
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Morgantown
R. Scherr
Swisher
Monongalia County
God Roads School Preparations for February Road Survey Event
Preparations are under way for a good roads school to be held at the University in early February for the benefit of the county surveyors and road work leaders.
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State University
Morgantown
Taylor County
Good Roads
God Roads School
University
County Survey
Decay of Stone and Weathering Across Ages
The article argues that stone, even dense siliceous rock, weather effects over time. It asserts no material remains forever unaltered, noting perpetual changes in nature from antiquity to present, with rocks showing dissolution and alteration despite durability. It highlights the inevitability of alteration in all natural substances and the lack of a true beginning or end in geological processes.
Obscure musings on ruins and trends in courtship
The text surveys Egyptian relics eroding under universal laws of decay and urges acceptance of change in romance and fashion. It cites excerpts from exchanges and periodicals, noting honeymoons shrinking to short spans and marriage becoming more practical, with light cultural commentary. It also recalls a hotel anecdote and reports on New York school attendance rising by about 35,000 to 635,000.
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Mberty
New York
New York Public Schools
An Amusing East Indian Servant Dos Tale
An English household in India recounts a comic mix up with medicine. A waiter, a courier, and a dosed “bearer” lead to mistaken identities as a shop master and bazaar cooly push a letter meant for fever relief. The episode ends with the cooly forced to drink the medicine intended for another man.
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India
Tlow
Bazaar Cooly
Cooly
Neglected Bayberries Spark Old Connecticut Traditions
In earlier times Connecticut residents harvested bayberries for wax candles whose aroma filled rooms. Now few pickers remain, leaving clumps to spread across pastures. Branford and coastal roads host taller stands. records from 1717 show banning highway and common gathering before Sept. 15 with a 10 shilling fine.
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Connecticut
New
Branford
World oldest charity marks third jubilee in London
The royal maternity charity in London, founded in 1757, celebrated its third jubilee. Finances were reported satisfactory overall, though debts remained ongoing.
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Royal Maternity Charity
London
How the Rattles Are Worn
A Forest and Stream note explains rattles on snakes wear along the underside as they lie edgewise and trail on the ground. The article asserts that when any sized snake is killed the rattles show wear on the underside, a sign of their use as a warning.
McClung seeks re nomination for mayor of Grafton
Announcement emphasizes Republican primary on February 20 and pledges to serve as mayor if elected. The notice also includes health testimonial for Dr Shoop products and a meeting notice for the Women’s Music Club on Tuesday January 28 at 8 30. The advertisement closes with a line about Everett Melody Flour.
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Grafton
Woman's Music Club
Everet Melody Flour
Turner and Brendel Seek Grafton Mayor and City Collector
The Sentinel announces Clyde G Turner as candidate for Mayor in the Republican primary on February 20, 1908. Clyde Turner pledges fair impartial administration if elected and asks for voters support. O Clark Thomas also announces for City Collector and Charles H Brendel seeks City Collector in the same primary, each urging Republican voters to decide on February 20.
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The
Sentinel
Clyde G. Turner
City of
Grafton
Turner
the Sentinel
Charles H. Brendel
Grafton City Collector Candidates Announced and Notices
A list of candidates announces A G Parks as city collector hopeful for the Republican primary on February 20 1908. A E Worst Morgan and Chas King pledge faithful service and prompt duties if elected. Also notes New Zealand women voting counts and a for sale gas range ad with address at 319 West Washington Street.
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Republian
Grafton
A. E
Morgan
New Zealand
Repub
West Washiican
Heldington Street
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