Curious Comparisons Of July Historical Events
A compiled note outlines various July events from Burr and Hamilton duels to Lincoln era plots, Decatur sailing into Morocco, Hobson at Santiago, and 19th to early 20th century court rulings and political actions. It links notable figures like Burr Hamilton Clay Randolph Becker Hurt Becker Loubet Frank Becker and Hobson, with places Washington Paris Georgia Roanoke and Morocco, and mentions trials, executions, commutations, and the Capitol explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Preston Guard
Aaron Burr
United States
Alexander Hamilton
Burr
Hamilton
Henry Clay
John Randolph
Roanoke
Clay
Randolph
Jury hears testimonial on Doan's Kidney Pills trial
The column presents a jury style verdict in favor of Doan's Kidney Pills based on personal experiences. Mrs. B. A. Shroyer of Grafton testifies that weak kidneys and back pain improved after using Doan's from Union Drug Co. at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo is noted as the product’s sponsor. An Advance Summer Clearance line mentions paints and the Excelsior Mantle Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Pearle
Neeide
Dean
A. Shroyer
Maplestreet
Doan
Union Drug Co
Don
Fashion Notes on Silk Girdles and Delicate Blouses
Miss Helen Miller Hancock presents an illustrated guide to coordinating outfits with full width silk girdles and elaborately braided ties. Descriptions cover creams, whites, and net lace blouses, satin ribbons, Venice lace bands, tulle, and silk collars for refined afternoon dresses.
Originality Marks the Blouse for Summer Fashions
Originality drives summer wardrobe at fashionable resorts as women seek unique blouses for five weekday social functions. Designers must avoid dupes, offering original mid summer waists built on flesh tulle foundations with black taffeta scarfs and cuffs to pair with black skirts, ensuring a one piece look while maintaining distinct styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Henda Mo
Postmasters Salaries Adjusted in West Virginia
A July adjustment in postmasters compensation across West Virginia reflects new salaries based on business volume for the year ending March 31, 1995. Increases occur in smaller cities like Bridgeport and Salem, while declines hit Cumberland and Webster Springs. the changes shift pay as Postmaster General Burleson reorganizes a presidential-class pay scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d
West Virginia
Burleson
Ft West Virginia
Bridgeport
Fairview
Gassaway
Jane ‘Lew
McMechen
Middlebourne
Salem
Rhimston
Ferra Alta
Weirton
Williamstown
New Cumberland
New Martinsville
Pennboro
Richwood
Rowlenburg
Webster Springs
Wellsburg
Rejuvenation Guide for a Woman's Evening Preparation
A whimsical 1920s style guide advises women on aging gracefully for a social night. It suggests simple dining, rest, eye care, and grooming, including a warm bath, cold plunge, and massage if possible. The tone mixes cautions about social ascent with practical tips on avoiding strain and maintaining youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
Left Handedness and Speech Impediments Link
A London memorandum notes a close link between left handedness and stammering. It cites cases where forcing left handed children to use the right hand coincided with stammering and suggests a second speech center may form on the unused brain side, potentially causing speech issues. Further observation on parental and teacher experience is urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Toruin
Culverwol
Pruntytown Residents Share Holiday Visits
Mrs Nettie Pratt of Parkersburg leaves after visiting her father J L Woodward with sister Ethel. Mrs Carrie Radabaugh of Mankstown visits grandparents Thomas and Mrs Waller. Albert Kunst spent the Fourth in Pennsylvania. Wade Kilkey and daughter vacation with Bunner. J Martin and family of Morgantown and Mrs Grover Straight visit Mrs Dorsey Cooper. J W Newton of Cumberland on a short visit. Mrs Samuel McAfee visiting at Wendell Mines. Clarence Smallwood and family spent the Fourth here. Miss Edyth Woodward weekend at Lost Run. Robert Knotte becomes chauffeur to Superintendent Flesher at the Industrial School. B I Allen of Parkersburg calls on friends. Miss Ruby Bartlett visiting relatives. Herbert Davis resigns from the Industrial School for a new job in Wheeling. Frank Kunst spent Fourth at his home here. Mrs Della Rexroad and daughters Mary and Agnes visiting. Most of Huerta’s photos seem from recent sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettie Pratt
Parkersburg
J. L. Woodward
Ethel
Carrie Radabaugh
Masons Town
Thomas Waller
Albert Kunst
Gnnsylvania
Wade Kilkey
Bie Bunner
J. Martin and Family
Morgans Town
Grover Straight
Reevesville
Dorsey Cooper
J. W. Newton
Cumberland
Samuel McAfee
Wendel Mines
Clarence Smallwood
Edyth Woodward
Lost Run
Robert Knotte
Flesher
B. I. Allen
Ruby
Bartlett
Herbert Davis
Wheeling
Della Rexroad
Mary
Agnets
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Washington
Lincoln
Ford
Seward
Payne
Herold
Atterdot
Mrs
Surratt
Arnold
O'Laughlin
Ife
Dover Mudd
Spangler
Chicago
Haymarket
Spies
Parsons
Engel
Fischer
Schwab
Fielden
Nagle
Lag
Decatur
Commodore Preble
Mediterranean
Philadelphia
Morocco
Nelson
Congress
Hobson
Spain
Sampson
North Atlantic
Merrimac
Santiago
S Oe
Supreme Court of the United Stats
Vica
Aaaron Hurt
Harmon
Harr
Supreme Court of New York
Webber
Rose
Vallon
Becker
Lwer
Seriou
France
Loubet
Germany
Georgia
Slaton
Leo Frank
Mary Phagan
Union
Cams
al Ae
Capitol
Great Britain
Redpath
Brockway
Will Kell
Excelsior “Mantle Company
Crafton
Helen Miller Hancock
Jss Hancock
Lyceum
Chautauqua
Iedpath-Vawter
Te Weber
New York
Castoria
Pruntytown
Huérta
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