The Great Wall of China and Its Legendary Defense
A vivid, era-tinged account describes the Great Wall built by Shih Hwan-ti in ancient China. It traces the 2,000 mile-long barrier from Shanghaikwan to its eastern and western extents, detailing its height, breadth, embattlements, and the famed story of the Mongol invasion halted by a seventy-hour standstill. The piece emphasizes the wall as a monumental defense against northern raids and preserves traditional tales of imperial resolve and worker dedication.
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Ching
Shanghaikwan
Pekin
Kansuh
Pechilia
Yellow River
Emperoe
Ue Wal
No Idle Laborers Declared in Prosperity Talk
A public address argues that Iowa’s people are financially better off than ever, with busy factories, higher wages, abundant crops, and easy borrowing. It cites increased per capita circulation, strong farm output, rail and ship movement, and heavy foreign demand as proof of prosperity, while dismissing calls to change the world money standard.
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Iowa
Consumpton
China
Mexico
Mrs Pinkham Advises Women’s Health Remedies
Mrs Pinkham, with 20 years of experience treating women, offers guidance from Lynn Massachusetts. Her advice addresses painful periods, regulated menstruation, backache, kidney troubles, and uterine disorders. Readers are invited to write for help and read letters published in this paper.
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Bng
United States
Europe
House Blown Off Foundations In Tunnelton West Virginia
A severe wind gust in Preston County caused major damage last week. A house at Hite Lane near Tunnelton was lifted off its foundation and deposited upside down, while the family slept inside. Nearby trees were stripped and crops ruined by hail. The Surprise Store on Main Street promotes summer dress goods and Oxford shoes at cost. Special virgin summer wear and novel ties are advertised.
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Wien
Preston
Hite Lene
Charles Corut
Tunnelton
Hyaml
Main Street
Not a Great Success for Bryan at the Fair
Clarksburg Telegram notes Bryan’s visit drew large crowds only at the Fair, not for his Haymond’s Grove speech. About 14,000 attended the Fair, but most left before his talk, and frost like Graf’s weather overshadowed the event. Officials escorted him in an open carriage. reception was cool with few cheers. The piece ridicules Bryan as a calamity howler and questions past support.
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McGraw
Clarksburg
Bryan
Johnny
Haymond’s Grove
Haymond's Grove
Graf
Fair Grounds
How To Gain Flesh How To Gain Flesh
Persons have been known to gain a pound a day by taking an ounce of SCOTT'S EMUL SION. It is strange but it often happens. The ounce starts the digestive machinery going properly so the patient can digest and absorb ordinary food, enabling rapid weight gain.
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Scott
Bryan warns against imperial policy abroad
A historical political column argues that William Jennings Bryan’s acceptance speech signals a dangerous imperial stance by pledging to crown the Philippines with independence under Monroe Doctrine protection. The piece contends such a policy would extend U S control across the Orient, require large military forces, and burden taxpayers.
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United States
Bryan
Congress
Philippines
South America
Cuba
The Big Wallace Shows Exhibit at Grates Toemlay Rept
The Big Wallace Shows will exhibit at Grates Toemlay Rept. It is said to be one of the largest shows with a big crowd here to see the elephant.
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Big Wallace
Grates Toemlay Rept
Judicial Sale Notice From Taylor County WV Auction
A damaged notice describes multifaceted sales in Taylor County West Virginia. It details a judicial sale of real estate in Webster and a store building known as Newton store house, with payments terms and trustee actions, posted by Special Commissioner Robinson.
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Lasing
Virginine
Curry
Vince
Ladersighen
Skt Deere
Wit
Acc
P. T
Booths Creek
Isabe
W. D. Prim
J. A. Davis
Taylor County
Thy Court House
Webster
Tay
B.O
Prim and Davis
J. D. Simmons
Sid Clerk
Newton
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Interstate Steam Laundry
Grafton
West Virginia
The
New York Tribune
New York Tri-Weekly Tribune
Wally
Bae
Heughle Finenelad Ant
New York Weekly Tribune
United Stataisis
the Sentinel
W. Va
L. A. Smith
Worthiie
Main St- Grafton
Bley Zeck
A. Zeck
Alex Zeck
Fire Insurance
Liverpool
Arteta
Aate
China’s Great Wall
Allison
Lendera
Horrowern
Mrs
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Preston County
Ksburg
Amy Country
Evee Silwar
Siereaty Twasten
Eak
Jonex Ibout
Croke
Ice Trust
Imperialiem
Gcolt’s
Finaision
York
Agustus Ruggles
Greater New York Medical Association
Diamontpelle
Diamond Debug CO
W. B'way
Rane Ube
Seresa
Jejudisial Sale
M. Allen
Ylor County
J. M- All
Avlovelock P.m. Tostate
Jet No
Luzidder
West Vikita
Luzidder Street
L. M. LaFollette
Chas. P, Guard and
Texan
Lusadder
Thenes
Oid Atlen
Seid
Italy
Robinso
CHAS
CROGA
Ualr
WM. Jennings
Odd Fellows Temple
Latrove Street
Grafton Markle
S. J. Willhide, Prop'r
Istyles
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