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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
2
An essay-like fragment explores nursing as a noble vocation driven by happiness and being needed. It contrasts nursing’s freedom and social respect with risks, potential marriages to doctors, and the image of nurses as angels at children’s beds. It reflects views on health, gender, and devotion from a historical press fragment.
The grain outlook is poor due to grubs and grub worms attacking wheat. Reports say farmers in several counties plowed under portions of their wheat to switch crops, with some fields heavily affected and large acreages destroyed by worm damage.
Citizens report a run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with druggists in Edgemont South Dakota saying quick relief for colds is best. One pharmacist noted demand has exceeded supply and customers seek the product most of all.
Reports on the founding congress in Parkersburg and plans for a museum network in each county. Highlights include officers led by Mrs Muar Bare Warfield Gibbens, President General, and efforts to exhibit pioneer relics at the Pan-American Exposition.
A man posing as Dr James Irvin of Hancock courtly wealth and large practice married Hartman Truax’s 18 year old daughter Mertie in Fulton county. The imposter fled toward Hancock after a cousin tried to detain him, pursued and beaten before boarding a freight train and vanishing.
Engineers pinpoint the 17 mile grade for a new Tybint track segment on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The project extends present track, aims to ease heavy freight traffic, and improve right of way to prevent train detentions. Foreman and crew are directed toward completing the third task toward Piedginot Phis, with adaptations to mitigate delays.
An advertisement touts DeBell’s Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney related disorders including backache diabetes and bladder inflammation. It claims natural support from the pills and their effectiveness for urinary troubles.
President McKinley plans a six week cross country journey beginning around May 1 to witness the launching of the battleship Ohio in San Francisco. He will tour the South and West with Cabinet members and Mrs. McKinley, while Diaz of Mexico is shown a cordial handshake. The trip includes Buffalo, Duluth, and a Pan-American Exposition stop.
Howard Bennett aged 25 son of T. C. Bennett of Drown a prominent merchant found dead nine miles from Wilsonburg after riding atop a wagon box of goods the box slipped and fell killing him instantly Coroner's inquest ruled accidental death The town mourns the popular youth as railroad notes mention red freight cars and changing coaches along the Baltimore and Ohio line Famous cures and products are advertised including Chamberlains Cough Remedy sold by Grafton Drug and Chemical Co and John N Pregellle ivy goods department featured in local shop listings
Fragmented order of publication text references a legal notice in Virginia. It mentions publication deadlines and requirements for a defendant and court action with dates and party names obscured. The readable pieces indicate legal publication steps and required appearance timing in court.
Isaac Brock of McLennan County Texas claims to be 110 years old and credits Peruna with his health and longevity. He recounts long battles with grip and catarrh, saying Peruna treated his climate induced ailments after reading Dr Hartman. He endorses Peruna as the best remedy and invites a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co. in Columbus Ohio.
John L. Hechmer reports a buyer for land near Grafton and multiple purchasers seeking reasonably priced houses and lots. He advertises well located residential lots and homes including the John Flanagan lot offered at a bargain. Branny & Co invites customers to bring their sash for on the spot window glazing while you wait.
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