Legislature Passes Tax on Cigarette Dealers and State Reforms
The late Legislature enacted a heavy tax on cigarette dealers, urged age limits on underage smoking, and debated legislative reforms. It approved amendments to the state constitution, including elective secretary of state, salary-based officers, and supreme court changes. A steady, largely reputable session faced a strong lobby and produced notable acts like printing reforms and public health measures.
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Not a Thing of the Past in West Virginia Gas Find
The Cameron region near Pittsburg, West Virginia, yields a new gas well claimed to exceed the Big Moses in output, renewing faith in gas as a long term fuel. The Taylor County Oil Company reports stock sales and minor offers as exploration expands into the area, with hopes for further development and prosperity in the gas and oil territory.
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Pittsburg
Vira
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Taylor County Oil Company
Taylor County Company
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Koreans and Christians Share Prayer Emblems
A returned traveler recounts a Korean priest explaining kneeling before symbols. The priest says Christians pray to God with eyes closed, while Koreans use stone or wood as emblems to focus on God, who made the stone. Western railroad rates reduced weekly from Chicago via Wisconsin Central to several western states and Canada, with period Feb 12 to Apr 30. Details from ticket agents including J. Johnson, Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin Central Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
CE. Johnson
Park Barling
Pittsburg
Paurdas
Pond
Gen's Pass
Milwaukee
Wis
La Grippe Quickly Cured by Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A Winefield Illinois druggist recounts a winter 89S flare of La Grippe cured by two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He claims it stopped coughing and prevented pneumonia, praising its pleasant taste and popularity. Sold by Grafton Drug & Chemical Co.
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Kbdgenton
Oak
Gratton Drug & Chemical Co
Hewit
Winefield
Chamberlain
May
Grippe
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Woodmen of the World plan public address and new lodge
At Grafton Camp No 4 a committee will arrange a public meeting where Hon W H Fairless of Portsmouth Va speaks on Woodcraft and other attractions. The charter is open and new members are admitted Under charter fees A Woodmen Circle Ladies Grove will be organized here. Also notice marriage licenses issued by County Clerk Kitamiller and local seed oats and fertilizer sale ads with cash terms.
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Grafton
Woodmen of the World
W. H. Fairless
Portsmouth
Woodmen Circle
Woodmen
New Trains on Short Line Start Operations Today
Mountain State Construction Company began today operating trains from New Martinsville to Smithfield a distance of thirty miles. Four daily trains run on the line two in each direction with Capt Frank Flanagan formerly yardmaster at Parkersburg serving as conductor of one train. Parkersburg Sentinel
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Mountain State Construction Company
New Martinsville
Smithfield
Frank Flanagan
Parkersburg
Eight room modern home on Washington street for sale
An eight room nonse on Washington street with modern improvements and large cellar is for sale. If not sold by April 1 the present price may change. Terms offered by C. N. Martin at 412 Fairmont, West Virginia.
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C. N. Martin
Fairmont
W. Va
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