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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1906
Page
8
Hinkle and Co offer deeper discounts on all stock including white shoes and slippers and summer goods. They promote light weight Harvesting shoes with raw hide soles and elk hide uppers for comfort. Also advertised are 500 pairs of Men’s Hand Welt Shoes once 3.50 now 1.98 to close.
A sale offers hundreds of boys and girls school shoes marked down to 98 cents, originally 1.50 to 1.75, valid for 30 days at 31 Main Street East of Geo. Preiss' Hardware Store. Also local notes: Mrs. Dr. Core and Hinkle & Co. names, plus brief notices of health, business, and community events surrounding Parkersburg area residents.
An old advertisement promises instant relief and a permanent cure for hay fever, catarrh, deafness, and head cold with Bansene Catarrh Cure. It claims no injurious drugs, easy application in a collapsible tube, and offers free samples plus mail order via C. W. Begus and Lee & Co., Chicago.
Thornton Mrs L Hagane returns home after visiting son Waiter Hagans in Cameron. Earl Powell of East Liverpool is visiting sister Mrs Lee Annon and other relatives while recovering from typhoid fever. Mrs Sarah Wilmoth of Gratton has been visiting friends there. Mrs Marie Leon ard and Mrs Will Leonard Myre A A Hole and Marguerite Dennieon from Gratton were among visitors. Mr and Mrs B Miller visited Judge Sneader and family Sunday. George W Mae
An old advertisement touts Kodol as a remedy for sour stomach and indigestion, linking digestion to fresh breath and proposing it relieves heart palpitations and other stomach related ailments. The copy urges taking a small amount after meals to aid digestion.
John Miller visits relatives after long absence Beveratyeare. Mrs James Turnley of Newbury visits brother Wallis Thorn who is dangerously ill Dr Michael was Fellowsville on business Saturday James Sharps and family spend Sunday with relatives at Grafton
An old advertisement claims DeBelle Kidney Pills quickly act on kidneys to cleanse and stimulate, regulate urine, ease backache dizziness and languor, and permanently heal kidneys. Sold in two sizes 25 and 50 cents per box through all dealers.
By virtue of a November 1 1905 deed of trust A J E Shanabarger assigns the book accounts and any uncollected judgments to the trustee. In Taylor County WV the sale will occur July set day 1906 at 2 pm at the Flest National Bank Building office in Grafton. Cash terms with reserve to private sale if bids fail. viewing rights at the trustee office.
Lady Curzon wife of Lord George Curzon former viceroy of India died Wednesday evening at Walmer Castle Kent after a two year illness worsened by heat. Survived by husband and two daughters she was born Mary Leiter of Chicago and owned 3 million dollars. Final cause heart failure but complications from the long illness appear. Funeral planned at Kedleston after dates fixed.
Backache is described as a warning sign of serious kidney trouble and Bright's disease. The ad urges prompt action with De Bells Kidney Pills available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from local dealers. It emphasizes starting treatment early to avoid danger and lists sale through various dealers.
An advertisement urges families to keep a box of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils. It emphasizes the genuine product and cites Major C. P. Campbell of the British army as endorsing source.
Ohio Republicans chose Dayton as the site for their state convention on September 11 and 12 after a second ballot. Former Governor Herrick was named temporary chairman, John R. Malloy temporary secretary, and Richard Gilson temporary sergeant at arms. Governor Harris is likely to be made permanent chairman with the remaining temporary officers to follow.
Dr Truman H Hunt in charge of igorrotes exhibitions faced a federal habeas corpus case on whether the captives should stay with him or be returned to the Philippines. Government agents allege mistreatment and robbery. Hunt denies the charges calling them a pack of lies. An editor in Oneonta later references devious medical ads.
Just a Few Days More. Special Summer Rate of 20 per cent discount expires Aug 1 1906. Positions for office assistants to fill. many vacancies due to lack of ready students. West Virginia offers strong business education backed by bankers and businessmen. Also mentions Guardian Trust co of New York nominee for congress. Elm Grove mines resume with non union miners. no resistance. Pacific wireless stations planned along coast including San Diego Arequillo Faralona Mare Island Table Bluff Cape Blanco North Head Cape Flattery. Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar marketed as safe cough syrup without opiates. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement likens washing without water to treating dandruff without proper product. It extols Newbro's Herpicide as the original scalp germicide that kills the parasitic germ feeding hair roots. Sample offer 10 cents with a Detroit company address.
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