Ethnology Building at Pan American Exposition Opens May First
The Pan American Exposition in Buffalo from May 1 to 31, 2001 will feature an Ethnology Building. It will display information on the division of humankind into races and the peoples of North and South America, highlighting Columbus-era links and the All American theme of the fair.
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Opyriuht
Lay
Huffalo
Buffalo
North
South America
New World
Colmubus
Ilits Saan Dasenlinsny
Eeaerieg
Dupiter
Taio
Steender
Aml
Gold Brick Schemer Snares Ripley Victims
A con man duo in Ripley targeted Enoch Staats and family claiming a vast gold mine scam. They boasted of millions, sought a trusted partner to balance books, and carried gold bars to New York. An earlier local victim lost around $2.00 to a similar ruse as letters awaiting pickup are listed. An anecdote on whooping cough treatment and local ads follow.
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Ripley
Enoch Staats
Ole Henry Staats
Lansworth
Henry Staats
Frulonan
New York
Oif Mintel
Enel
Hen
Pal
Pudge
Lea Fayette
Ripley Mauntaineer
World power described in coal export pledge and supplies
A shore to shore note declares the United States as a world power by shipping two million tons of coal to New Orleans for transhipment to Europe, alongside comments on cotton garments grain and coal fueling global engines. the piece also mentions cadet marksmanship, a shooting contest, and a local ad for Vici Kid Patent Leather and spring hats at E Klein's Clothing.
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Hamburg
Newcastle
New Orleans
Pr R
Europe
Great Britain
E. Klein
R. T. Lilly Manufacturer
United States
Pretty Children Pretty Children
A Kentucky attorney writes about three children and claims that before the birth of the last, his wife used four bottles of Mothers Friend. He asserts the last child is healthiest and finest looking, praising Mothers Friend as the greatest remedy for expectant mothers.
Awful Death at Pocahontas Mercy County Circus Balloon Ride
Joseph Wilburn died last Thursday in Mercer county after a Circus Balloon ascent. The parachute failed to open and his body struck the ground, causing instant death and a shattered, unrecognizable mass of bones. The incident followed a boastful ad from Blaney & Co. about cheap paint and goldfish canaries. A separate note says an electric streetcar franchise for Fairfield was granted with six months to begin work, planning to reach Amos and open up the countryside. At Rector farm there are sweet potato plants cabbage and tomatoes for sale by the hundred or thousand through El Co and Corner Sho agent Mrs
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Jobanit
Genovt Buen
Ciemanth
Earth
Saturn
Pocahontas
Mercer County
State
Joseph Wilburn
Fairmont
Avich
Rector Farm
el & Co
West Virginia University Offers Broad Course Catalog
The university will offer courses in almost all subjects with a wide range of free entertainments and special features. Visiting specialists from Armour Institute, University of Illinois, Worcester Polytechnic, Yale, Western Reserve, Ohio Wesleyan, and others will conduct sessions. Teachers can complete quarterly work toward a degree with low expenses. Free circulars available from President Jerome I. Raymond in Morgantown.
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Guusaulus
Armour Institutes
Draper
University of Ilingis
Mendenhall
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Twinu
Western Reserve University
Scripture
Yale University
Rashard
Ohio Wesleyan University
Jerome 1
Raymond
Morgantown
Vas
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Interstate Steam Laundry
Grafton
West Virginia
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Pacific
Union
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Daily Tribune
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Co May
the Sentinel
W. Va
Worthlic
Main St
L. A Smith
Grafton, W. VA
Zeck
Grapton
Max Friedman
WM. Jennings
Odd Fellows Temple
Latrobe Street
Theo, H. Gerkin
Loar’s Building
Loar’s Galery
Tharty
South Grafton
A B. Thayer
Ethnology
Hicks Werether Toren Sor Duee
Wali
Jackson County
J. W. Hart
P. M
Jonn EB. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood, N.Y
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Eving
Poe
Bailey
Harrison
Hainge
Decker's Creek
New Dominion
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
W.va. University
Siggers
Ihington
B.C
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Alex Zeck
Fire Insurance
Liverpool
Caladonian
Scotland
Lancashire
London
Providence Washington
Aetna
Hartford
Coun
Wranklin
Wheeling
Fauley & Swaim
Raftom
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