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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
July 18 1907 reports describe a mermaid birth amid great flood damage across the state. The piece notes loss of life in several communities, sympathy for victims, and discusses West Virginia political moves on gubernatorial nominations and local governance, including Parkersburg school board vacancies.
A visitor reports on the West Virginia state building at the Norfolk Old Point Comfort Exposition grounds. He praises the location and exhibits including the coal shaft, notes lodging and travel options, and warns against early crowds urging attendees to visit later in September or October for fuller enjoyment.
The report notes that the individual felt compelled to choose the school superintendent, resigned immediately, and leaves the district far from a solution as the first day of school nears.
Uncalled letters remaining at the Grafton post office include Punches of ladies and gentlemen such as Anderson Mre W N Crawford Mrs Geo A Flowers Mise Mary Laughiin Mrs F C Peterson Mica Fannie Bonnell Mr C J Freae J W Garrett Mr AOL Gilbert Mr William Goodman Mr H C Grice Mr C P Hnotz Mr Albert W Kane Mr J B Pearse Mr W M Price Mr A C Thomas (2) Mr Vernon Watering Mr J E Weiss. Letters will be sent to the Dead Letter Office on July 27 1907 unless called for advertised with list date. Also an advertisement for Dr Shoop Health Coffee imitation.
An old notice invites mothers to bring their babies for a free extra picture in a handsome frame this month. Also an advertisement seeks 25 boys to sell The Sentinel every evening, promising compensation.
A doctor with offices across the Southern States advertises eye correction services and glasses. He announces urine in a rat ton at the Blen Avon Hotel on the 1st 12th and 13th of every month for eye sufferers. Special prices on glasses are promised during these three days.
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