Tariff currents and political unrest in early 1900s America
The piece surveys tariff debates, including peanut tariff pleas from Virginia growers and Robinson-era tariff fights. It notes Senator Scott versus the President, protectionist iron and steel debates, and secret House tariff sessions. It mentions West Virginia layoffs, Pittsburgh graft probes, Gompers quotes, Panama Canal cost fears, a Napoleon Ohio bank collapse, Taft cabinet hints with Senator Knox, and internal revenue appointment tensions.
A Last Word on Subscriptions and Delinquents
The editorial urges subscribers in arrears to pay by January first or risk being dropped from the list. It stresses prepaid annual pricing as essential for paper viability and thanks readers for past patronage, sending Christmas and New Year wishes. A distant Oregon reader message is noted with appreciation.
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Oregon
Golden wedding noted and county updates in Martineborg
Mr and Mrs Sequel J Thompson celebrate their golden wedding in Martineborg. Willowabby Strock sold 1834 acre farm north of Hagers town to David F Nigh for 36700 dollars. Three to four colored men arrested in Martelleborg for gelling Lynor illegally before U S Court. Barkley county contracts Wan Farris & Bro to build an iron bridge across Buck creek near Glengary for 2530 dollars. Mrs Lizzie Tomblin, insane and jailed in Berryville, set fire to clothing and harmed herself. Two Norfolk & Western freight trains collided near Stenandoab. no injuries, 9 p m passenger delayed five hours. Charles W Robinson, lock-tender at Williamsport canal, logged 431 lock operations this season. saved 248 dollars. Jefferson County Telephone Company grows under Captain H C Getzendanger. many new phones installed. Listings of new phones in Leetown, Birdane, Duffields, Charles Town and southern county. Senator Elkins renews mound protection bill for Moundaville West Virginia to be a national park and federal building site. bill referred to committee on post offices and post roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sequel J. Thompson
Martineborg
Willowabby Strock
Hagerstown
David F. Nigh
County Court
Barkeley County
Wan, Farris & Bro
Pitsburg
Buck Creek
Glengary
Lizzie Tomblin
Berryville
Jefferson County Telephone Company
HC Getzendanger
Geo. M. Bellsnoower
Leetown
M. K Biwere
Z Ph Bine, Jr
W.E McSberry
Birdane
O M. Harrin
Frank Gorton
James W. Burr
Duffields
Charles Town
Countie
Elkins
Moundaville
W. Va
U. S
Mounda Iville
Committee On Post Offices
County Court Proceedings Open Franchises and Road Works
The Harper's Ferry and Loudoun Bridge Co petitioned for relief from an assessed value and the petition was granted. The Winchester and Washington City Railway Co received a fifty year franchise to string power lines from Millville to Beerketon quarries with restrictions and a ten cent annual tax per pole, plus option to annul if dangerous. Condemnation to open a road from Flowing Spring to Charles Town streets was approved amid land-value disputes. Road painters and surveyors were appointed for local bridges and precincts. Franchising hearing set for January 25, 1909 and several road surveyors reappointed for three years.
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Charles Town
Ite
Harper’s Ferry
Loudoun Bridge Company
Board of Public Works
Winchester and Washington City Railway Company
Millville
Washington Building Lime Company
Bekerton
Magou
Meséry
Starry and Eliott
Spring
Duffields Road
Harper's Ferry Pike
Cnarles Town
Shenandoah Junction
Kearneyaville
Berkeley County
Tne
Wokting
Prospect
Saenandoah Junction
Martinsburg
L. Engle
Harpers Ferry
W. M. Barua
Anarles Town
William Quade
Middleway
Made This Up At Your Home Remedy for Back Pain
An article from a New York daily paper promotes a simple home remedy for back ache and kidney or bladder issues. The formula lists Fluid Extract Danielion one half ounce, Compound Kargon one ounce, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla three ounces, to be shaken and taken in teaspoonful doses after meals and at night. A local pharmacist notes ingredients are harmless and readily obtainable and says the mixture may help cleanse kidney structure and remove waste from blood, advising cautious trial for sufferers.
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New York Daily
Sharpsburg News Highlights Local Incidents and Sales
Reports detail stones thrown at Elmer Boyer near Dunkard Church and an attack on Edward Kipe leading to hospital care. Farther, Wm Bussard butchered five hogs totaling 1858 pounds with heaviest 680. Local residents travel, sales set for February, and a Civil War veteran Martin L. Smith dies at 67. Samuel Stouffer operates stone-crusher on Hagerstown pike. several townsfolk relocate or inspect properties. Uncle Warren Heffmaster’s family mourns. long list of small market and farm activities across Sharpsburg and nearby farms.
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Elmer Boyer
Dunkard
Bloody Lawa
Feaya Ma
Edward Kipe
Sharpsburg
Washington County Hospital
Kipe
Wm. Bussard
Wade
Burnside Bridge
Fenton Palmer
Sherrick Farm
David Colfman
Chas. Ramsburg
Mondell
R F. DeLancey
Antietam How
O.e
el Jaire
Ohio
DeLianey
Harey Wagoner
Hagerstown
Shpherdstown
Chas Dorsey
Warren Bedmaster
Heffmaster
Keedy
Keedysville
Famnles
Chas. G Biges
John Domerh
Mra
Ite Walker
Newton
Clegret Swain
Willie Pry
Milwaukee
Chicago
Wisconsin
Samuel
Harry Rosser
Chares Pey
Bennys
Noan
George Churchey
Pennsylvania
Samuel George
Haverell
Mass
Lizzie Grove
Roward Kine
Washinna County
Irwin DeLancey
Charles Swain
John Gray
Dizaie Grove
Jacob Printer
M. E Suavely
Hall's Catarrh Cure promotes blood purification use
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy to reach the disease, claims it acts on blood and mucous surfaces, and cites physician endorsement, with price and availability from druggists. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills and Dr King New Discovery claims, plus a Christmas subscription pitch and a church service notice.
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Hall
Bes
F J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Drugeists
Gazette Promises Full Legislative News and Subscriptions
The Charleston Daily Gazette offers complete and accurate coverage of legislative proceedings along with congressional and general news. It bills itself as the representative paper for the State Capital and urges readers to subscribe. Rates are 40 cents per month or 100 dollars for three months with payment by check money order or stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston Daily Gazette
the Gazette
Ube
Spd
Legislatate
The Christmas Dinner and the Deapepala Diet
A garbled passage discusses deapepala and its alleged effects on appetite and stomach vigor. It references Christmas meals, poor digestion, and claims about bad appetite, using erratic wording and unclear names. The fragment hints at medical or dietary commentary tied to holiday eating.
Mother Gray's Australian Home Remedy Ad Promises Universal Women Interest
A garbled advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Remedy for female ailments, claiming relief for vagueness, headaches, urinary troubles, and menstrual issues. It promotes Bly's Liquid Cream Balm as soothing, with a Lewiston address for samples and orders, urging use without substitutes.
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Catatch
Lyon
Warren Street
Wedding Scene at Avila Captures County Society
The ME Chareh South Avila hosted a December wedding for a popular county couple. Miss Bessie Merchant and Mr WG Moler led a bridal party including Miss Jennie Moler and Mr John Bailiss with attendants Daisy Stunkle and Robert Nichals. Rev HL Stephens officiated as guests enjoyed supper at the bride’s mother Mrs Annie Merchant’s home. The scene featured white gowns, flowers, and elegant gifts. A Saturday reception at the groom’s parents near Kajlar completed the celebration with congratulations to the thrifty young couple.
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Avila
Mise
Bessie Merchant
Annie M Merchant
Oral Zour
WG. Moler
Wren
Mise Dalvie Osbour
Misa Jennie Moler
John Bailiss
Millville
Moss Daisy Stunkle
Tuscarora
Robert Nichals
Kellere
Oscar Philips
Charlew
Mabel Ferguson
Frederick Wits
HL Stephens, Pestue
Mra. Anni
Merchant
Tne
Jeferson
Wed Mes, Moder
Wroom
Mom Moder
Kajiar
New Year Sentiment and Local Notes at Charles Town
A New Year sentiment pleads for friendship and religious reflection, urging readers to show kindness daily. The page includes remarks on recruiting a pitcher, mentions a player Dobbins, and notes discussions about team talk with opposing clubs. Also found are obituaries, farewell lines for Henry, and a meeting notice from the CHt Gliy Lode FO. 3 in Charles Town with supper and gathering details.
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The
Shepherdstown
Virginia
Scott
House of Representatives
West Virginia
Presidat
Roosevelt
Pittsburg
Pittsburgere
American Federationiat
Samuel Goimpers
Ways of
Rooseveit
Biter
White House
Sam
Tutt
Panama
Uoon
Napoleon
Ths
Deepsir
Taft
P. C. Knox
Pennsylvania Railroad
Knox
George E. Work
Statursside
Internal Revenue
District of West Virginia
Seusto
Senator Scot
Fred Paul Grosscup
Charleston
Grosscup
Federal June Grosscup
Standard Ol Company
Groscup
Geecup
Ticy
Mr Work
Ty m
Scotty
Martelleborg
Gelling Lynor
United States
Norfolk & Western Railway
Stenandoab Turaday
Chas, W. Robinson
Williamsport
Shepherdstown Markets
Annie Reeser
Scott’s
Maal Rile Scott
Bowne
Pearl St
the County Court
B. & O. Railroad
Oumten
Baltimore
Ihs Place
Adal
Vroom
Croom
Vaughn
King New Discovery
Hill
Church Directory
Charles Ghiselin
D. D
Presbyterian Church
Providence
Lormeran Councu
H. A. Harthcox
John Lin
J. David Miller
Il.avelok
E. Osuree
H. L .Stephens
Marvin Chapel
W. A. Lytle
Be Pentnaeh Vilam
R. K Nevitt
Zion Presbyterian
Nak TeernUy
Wisman
Allen
Allen & Olims
le Roy
Moler
Miker
Friedda
Ejne
Eprron
Dobbins
Prom
Tts
Kerobart
Justin Keene Leogy
Sue
Hum
Lees
Lee
Sonita
Mole Folk
Secy
Henry
Anan
Laks Walker
Lane
Stockholders’ Meeting
George
J. F. Thompson & Bros
N. Qazen Street
M Rtinsbura
TRINE
Shepherdstown, W. VA
Stewart
Race Street, Vehicle Company
Martinsburg, W, VA
Edison Phonographs
Ani See
Burner
the Jeweler
Tate
Siaund
Heratihe
Feventh
Sven
Sale
Aaioneer
Adelie Makar
King Street
Mies Ellen's
Carlos Murtana
Adebard
Ceuterritess
Davis
DMC
Deecesthon
Apraus
Sam Hienrte
Sterne Prub
Cmarire
Len Welshans
C. W. Myers
Shenandoah Junction, W. Va
E. Campbeil
Mymrok Peraing
Ciaime
Tor Selemvent
J.P. Krarfott
Shepherdsnewes
Sata Denk
Secariy
Jebe T
EL W. Potts
Santa
Hagers
Charles
York
Merry New
B.s.pendleton
Shepherdstown, W- Va
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