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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1910
Page
7
The Taylor County Republican Committee met at Dr. A R Warden's office to decide on how to nominate candidates for county and congressional offices. They voted to hold a primary on June 11 1910 with the goal of expressing voters will and selecting delegates for conventions.
Hon George C Sturgiss writes to Republican veterans of West Virginia's Second District praising his service in Congress He notes large majorities that gave him committee assignments and argues additional terms will bring greater effectiveness He pledges continued devotion to district interests and asks for continued support for renomination.
The United States Dispensatory notes hydrastis canadensis as a remedy for mucous membrane issues and chronic catarrhs, corydalis formosa as a tonic, and cedron seeds as a bitter tonic for dyspepsia and intermittent diseases. The article stresses Peruna as a compound of herbal remedies, inviting readers to request a testimonials book.
The Coming May Music Festival by the Woman's Music Club will benefit the Grafton baseball club. The club volunteers this concert, expecting strong support and a packed house from fans. Members are preparing splendid music for the occasion.
Mr A D Vernon remains hospitalized at City Hospital from injuries in the Parkersburg branch wreck last week. Others injured in the incident have been discharged.
Grafton West Virginia May 14 1910 the county Republican committee denounces a May 7 1910 meeting of the Eleventh Senatorial District committee and adopts a resolution forcing the Monongalia Marion and Taylor counties to select delegates by primary and appoint delegates to the Senatorial Convention. The move triggers protests claiming the system creates a party monarchy and violates party rules and voters rights. The chairman and secretary sign the resolution and set June 11 1910 as the primary vote date.
The United States expects 250 000 to 300 000 cars this year with a selling value near 400 million dollars. The piece argues the figure highlights broad American extravagance, mortgaged homes, pledged life insurance, and depleted bank savings while noting stationary incomes struggle with rising necessities. It suggests personal excess rather than just higher bread meat or clothing costs drives financial trouble.
The Republican State Committee calls a meeting at the Chancellor hotel in Parkersburg at 9 AM Thursday May 19 to settle Marion and Doddridge county contests with rival committees. They will review the eleventh district senatorial committee action giving Monongalia county primary winner power to name convention delegates for Marion and Taylor counties. Samuel V. Matthews of Charleston is state chairman and Virgil L. Highland is secretary.
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