Grafton Seeks Site for New United States Building
The July 12 1906 issue notes a Treasury bid invitation for the site of a federal building in Grafton. Editors urge selecting the most eligible location to maximize adjoining property value, with calls to set aside selfish interests. Mention of Fairmont editor praising Grafton as progressive and county courts continuing levy actions despite railroad corporate challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Federal
Grafton
United States
Fairmont
Powell
Planting timber on unproductive land profits for futures
A Morgantown Chronicle note urges farmers to convert waste farm corners into commercial tree stands. It touts locusts and walnut potential, estimating 10 acres could yield 1 600 trees and eventual income around 7 500, stressing low initial costs and long term gains from fence posts to cabinet wood. The piece compares past timber booms with coal and advises pruning, careful care, and land value growth. It targets West Virginia farms and rural landowners seeking fortunes through forestry.
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United States
West Virginia
West Virinia
Morgantown Chronicle
Notice to Teachers On Uniform Exam At West Virginia College
Notice to teachers the second uniform examination will be held at the West Virginia College at Flemington on July 19 and 20. Dellet Newton. Some prices for pare linseed oil pare turpentine at Newton's Foundry and Machine Co. 8 98 Io.
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West Virginia College
Flemington
Newton
Newton’s Foundry and Machine, Co
Frane Wasrep Plain eewing and nearby rentals
Old classified snippet lists several rental options and help wanted items. Includes a five room cottage on West Wilford, gas and water, contact Fortney and Morgan at 8 Barrett Street South Side. Also an ad for a food girl needed for general work by Mrs J P Lave Walnut Street West Side. A damaged line mentions money left at Bonafede Fruit store, owner to describe property and claim ad. Additional rental calls describe furnished and unfurnished rooms on West Main Street Jenin building and Maple Avenue.
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Bext
West Wilford Careet
Fortney and Morgan
Barrett Street
South Side
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the Grafton Sentinel
W. Holt
G. A. Bolden
Railroads
Board of Public Works
Hall
F. J. Cresey & Co
Toledo
John George Keels
Cottonwood
Minnesota
Mr. Keolz
Wm. Keolz
Washington Street
Anl
Keolz
First National Bank
National Banks
Jamaica
wlGk
Crean Socas
THE
Banking & Trust
Depository OF
State OF
Byers’ Store News
H. A. Jarrett
J.P Lave
Walnut Street
Bonafede
Main Street
J. Waiters’ Store
West Main Street
Jeninge Building
Maple Avenue
Fox Sargex
Honee
J M, Jefferys
Aleo
Washington St
Frederick T. Martin
Attorney-At-Law
Graw Office
Court House
Grafton, W. VA
H. C Compton
Opera House
W. VA
Restle Grefton Drug and Chemical Company
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