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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
3
A popular New Yorker speaker coins three words Tur century detail in an address to young men. The text praises self help and hints at guidance for savings through an institution and deposits with interest, urging support for the speaker’s state representation.
A flood of Republican primary notices from Taylor county WV announce candidacies for Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney Clerk of the County Court Assessor and other offices. Candidates urge GOP voters to support them in the May 15 1900 primary with promises of faithful service and local duties.
A prairie era appeal from Mr. Keener seeking support for the Taylor County assessor role. He emphasizes past Republican alignment, personal hardship from losing a leg, and vows to serve honestly. He urges voters to judge by sympathy and civic duty, noting his one machine and urging turnout at the polls.
The Philadelphia Sunday Times will feature a twelve color lithograph by Le Roy in its May 13 outing issue and add a companion piece titled A Blooming Clamatia also in twelve colors. Free with the issue will be Tripping O'er the Hills sheet music by W S Milton, along with various magazine sections and extras all for five cents. Advertising letters and scattered names appear in the text.
A cheap cough remedy offers little relief for severe throat and lung troubles. The ad promotes Koschee's German Syrup as a proven solution used worldwide, claiming it heals inflamed tissues, eases expectoration, and provides rest. Sample bottles are advertised at Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. and Monroe & Hrobard's in Flemington.
Morgantown street committee urges residents who face the pavement to sweep dirt to the center and the city to cart away daily or every 80 streets to keep areas dust free. The note cites measles coughs and praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as effective per Walter B. Beel of the Elkin Times.
The Trans Mississouri Committee of the Western Passenger Association meets at the Brown Palace hotel. Rock Island Agent Sebastian announces four June 20 excursions from St Louis Kansas City and Omaha to Colorado with a one fare plus 2 round trip. October 31 return limit. Similar Denver and Colorado Springs trips to Eastern points, matching rates for summer tourists. promotion noted by Denver Times. Go to Bee Hive for white and colored shirt waists and belts.
A dense notice lists judges Tayor and others, details court session dates, and names like John H. Holt and J. Gran. St Clair. It includes local officials, attorneys Barley and Burdett, doctors Walker and Powell, and notary Beadle, with schedules for the Monongah and Morgantown branches of the Monongahela R. R. in Grafton West Virginia.
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