Tax on Money Sparks West Virginia Debate and History
A Grafton Sentinel letter argues West Virginia taxes on money are unfair, citing Maryland’s lower taxes on similar property and urging reform. The piece contrasts historic British parliamentary penalties with modern tax burdens and notes demand for moneyed residents to relocate if unjust rules persist.
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The
West Virginia Argus
Kingwood
Johnny Ua
Deer
Maryland
West Virginia
Fire brigade marks wedding with arch and parade
An England wedding featured a fireman bridegroom and a brigade arch outside the church. Firemen formed an axe arch for the couple and then escorted them home in a carriage amid blowing whistles through the streets.
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England
Fragmentary 19th Century Dialog Mixed With Weather Note
The readable fragments show a quarrel over starvation and church support, a dismissive retort from a church figure, and a brief aside about rain and a birthday umbrella. The Cleveland Leader fragment hints at social concern and irrigation needs but is incomplete.
ManZan Pile Remedy Sold by Jackson & Bro
Relieve bleeding itching and protruding piles with ManZan in collapsible tubes. Apply at the seat of trouble to stop pain instantly. Sold by W. H. Jackson & Bro.
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Jackson & Bro
Florence Poe & Co Pattern Hats and Park Dancing Notice
Florence Poe and Co advertise daily arrivals of pattern hats and millinery from eastern markets. They invite patrons to view summer hats before purchases and note dancing at Bineville Park with a covered pavilion, good music, and frequent hack trips to Blueville. Dancing Wednesdays and Saturdays. free concert Sundays. all invited.
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Florence Poe & Co
Bineville Park
Bluevillé
Boxes for berries and fruit at low prices
Berry and fruit boxes offered to encourage boxing ripe berries. Advertising warns against mashing fruit and promotes picking fruit in boxes. Promises payment for produce by the box and lists Lear & Pox Ware. Preeminent for newspaper price only with a Fairmont West Virginian contact in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Carruthers Livery Offers Rubber Tired Buggies This Summer
The Carruthers Livery announces rubber tired buggies for the coming summer season promising smooth easy driving. They offer safe horses and good drivers on request. Located at 110 Main Street, with both phones available and prompt responses to all calls.
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Carruthers
Fertilizer in Stock Seeks Grain Payment in Trade
Fertilizer in stock now accepts any kind of grain as payment. All grades sold by 206 U. Tuos, Nuzum Agt. Salve! Salve! Spread the Salve, Pinesalve is a nature remedy for many ailments. Sold by Jackson & Bro, 8, Jackson & Bro, 4-1-2m.
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Jackson & Bro
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Congress
Wey
Leive
London
London Daily Express
Charles Dickens
Castaways’ Club
Lost Legion For Empire Pioneers
Madeira
Roosevelt
First National Bank
Grafton
Ua Sss
Casco
Maine
Los Angeles, Cal
Banking & Trust
Eyne
Cleveland
Frederick T Martin
Court House
W. V
Rist
Wer
Byers
Berry and Fruit Boxes
Lear & Pox
Warrep
Fairmont West Virginian
Fairmont
W. Va
Exchange Mill
Zells
Tuos
Nuzum Agt
Oxfords
Compton
Opera House
Grafton, West Va
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