Tariff and trust era in state and nation debate
The piece reviews congressional fights over tariff policy and trust regulation, notes President Roosevelt era stance, and discusses the West Virginia Legislature agenda. It highlights calls for public regulation of corporations, a tariff commission, reciprocity, and civil rights matters amid party and regional tensions. It mentions Appalachian coal issues, Virginia elections, and WV senate and house leadership prospects.
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West Virginia
State Senate
Harvey W. Hapner
Clarksburg
Clarke W. May
Lincoln County
M. P. Shawkey
Charleston
Edwin Maxwell
Clarkeburg
F. M. Reynolde
Keyser
Congress
Tari
Cuba
Isthmian Canal
America
United States
Pacific Cable
Pacific
Honolulu
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Secretary of the Navy
Alaska
Catarrh Cure Ad and Wild Deer Attack News
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a hundred dollar reward for incurable cases and lists testimonials from druggists. Separately a Pa school principal, Prof. Shriner, survived a bloody encounter with a wild deer in town, being injured as clothes were torn by the animal in the street.
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E. E. Shriner
Rainesburg
Cumberland
Shriner
The Pride of Heroes and Bucklen Arnica Salve Ad
War veterans praise Bucklen's Arnica Salve for scratches bruises cuts wounds corns sore feet and stiff joints Burns scalds boils ulcers skin eruptions and pimples. It cures or no pay. Only 125 cents at Reinhart's drug store.
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Reinhart
Nearby notes reflect regional deaths and rail progress
Notes from Frederick and surrounding areas report Mrs. Drusilla Bucher’s death at 92 in Frederick County, new telegraph lines by Cumberland Valley Railroad, a 10 percent wage rise for joint N and W railroad workers, and a $75 000 federal appropriation bill for a Hagerstown public building. Also noted are a First National Bank stock sale at $154, plus various local legal, sporting, and curious events in Virginia and Pennsylvania.
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Drusilla Bucher
Frederick County
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Harrisburg
N. W
Hagerstown
Pearce
First National Bank of
Charles Town
H. O. Talbott
Judge Stake
Mary E. Stake
Hostetter's Almanac for 1903 and cost-cutting naval estimates
A promotion for Hostetter's Almanac for 1903 notes multilingual health reading, testimonials, and Bitters benefits for indigestion and nervousness. The piece also cites fiscal year 1904 federal estimates total 589,189,128.80 dollars, down 32,050,014.88 from the current year's appropriation, with cuts mainly in military and public works.
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United States
Congress
Scott's Emulsion Helps Chronic Cases Gain Strength
The ad targets thin and weak readers calling them walking sick or chronic cases. It claims Scott's Emulsion builds new flesh and blood, strengthens nerves, and restores appetite, useful during prolonged illness and for ongoing support.
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Scott
West Virginia snow and rail disasters heavy on the mind
Snow blanketed the West Virginia Central near Davis and Elkina. A massive wreck killed engineer John Junkey and injured brake man Wolfe as a 24 car freight plunged down a mountain grade. Incendiary hotel fire near Montgomery endangered Mother Jones and tied up rail service. Separate incidents include a teenager's suicide over love and a rescue of Minnie Martin for flagging a passenger train.
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Enirginia
West Virginia Central
Davis and Elkina
Wm. H. Boughton
Dennison University
West Virginia University
John T. McGraw
Dry Fork
Hendricke
Parkersburg
Lottie Reeseger
Dora
Jacob Ingold
Nancy
Ingold
Montgomery
Jones
John Todd
Minnie Martin
New Martinsville
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
West Virginia Central Railway
Hendricks
Douglas
Elkina
John Junkey
Piedmont
Wolfe
Kodol Digestive Cure Promoted by Officials and Pharmacies
An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a universal digestive aid claimed to cure dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles while rebuilding tissues and enriching blood The piece quotes Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia praising its effectiveness Reinhart's Pharmacy markets the product Also noted are ads for Dr King's New Discovery and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve along with a report on coal output and a coal strike hearing revealing a miner's wife describing eight years without new clothes and family hardship
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Reinhart
Homer Hall
West Point
Dr. King
Ele
Malaria Cure Ad Promotes Ayer’s Product
An advertisement touts Ayer’s Malaria and Ague Cure as a pleasant remedy for malaria symptoms. The copy emphasizes headache, backache, bone pain, and nerve distress, urging readers to try the medicine to relieve suffering.
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Ayer
For Boys And Girls A Wide Toy Showcase
A lively ad lists hobby horses, shoe flies, automobiles, drums, wagons, sleds, soldier suits, horns, air rifles, pistols, caps, and numerous other items. It promotes trains, swords, masks, steamboats, trolley cars, driving reins, a balky mule, a dancing girl, the Miller, printing presses, and many kinds of balls for play.
Largest Line of Fine Towels and Xmas Ornaments
For Everybody. We offer a wide selection of fine towels and a handy range of handkerchiefs at low prices. Also a full line of Xmas tree ornaments and assorted notions perfect for gifts. Come before they are all picked over.
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Pendleton’s
Milton Kohler
Washington St
Hagersfowt
Religious schedule for Shepherdstown and nearby towns
Shepherdstown at 1 a m followed by communion service Marvin Chape at 3 p m Bethesda at 0 90 a m preaching by Rev H P Hamill P E followed by communion service Shepherdstown Saturday preaching at 2 p m by H P Hamill followed by Quarterly Conference A full board of stewards is desired M E Cavace Rev W J Dice Pastor Revoruep Caurca Rev J E Guy Pastor Kearneysville at 10 50 a m Shepherdstown at 7 p m Kentaxy Cavace Rev Charles Ghiselin D D Pastor Dr C N Campbell will preach in Shepherdstown at Ns e1 No services at Wearneyseilte
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Shepherdstown
Marvin Chape
M. Bethesda
H.P. Hamill
P. E
H. P. Hamill
M. E. Cavace
W. J. Dice
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White House
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Shippensburg
Leetown
I. H. Strider
Eugene Baker
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Louis Virginia Gorrell
Lexington
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Wake Forest
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Hostetter
Hostetter Company
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Santa Claus
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Stockholders’ Meeting
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Omar Duels
Jeter Canty
Oller
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Ham
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Gueaho Me Mou
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W. Washington
Buwell
Pendleton
Auany
West
Thompson & Brocen St
Martinsburg
Vured Thompana
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Manor
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ENTLE
Frank E. Smurr
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Jefferson Savings
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Sid Aneurin
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