The Duke of York School Catechism Tale
A Dominican preacher recounts a catechism moment at the Duke of York's School where a boy asks why the prayer says Our Father in Heaven if God is everywhere. Other anecdotes follow about the Kaiser’s uniforms, a social misunderstanding in Washington, and a plug for Electric Busters and Dean's Ointment.
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Vincent McNabb
Duke of York’s
Our Father
Washington
William E. Chilton
West Virginia
National Capital
Smith
Laura Gaines
Avoca
H.E. Buckien &Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
A Clergyman's Story of Near Death and Recovery
A Alabama pastor Rev G W Roberts recounts years of illness cured by Peruna after initial failures of doctors. He writes letters from 1902 to 1918 praising the remedy and claiming it prolonged his life and enabled him to work and care for his family.
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Senator Root
Peruna Co
G. W. Roberts
R. R
Box
Hartsell
Alabama
Peruna
Roberts
Hartman
Rev. Roberts
Alartsell
Peruna Covolumbus
Ohio
Lord Wolseley
Worstley
Che
Cooking Without Stoves or Kettles Across Ancient England
The article explains primitive cooking methods used by Stone Age peoples in Britain. It describes earth hearths, cooking with hot stones, clay covers, and bone or wood tools, plus boiling with heated stones in rawhide or bark vessels and bamboo tubes in the tropics.
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England
Britain
Cornwall
Assiniboins
Pacific Coast
Tropics
Martinsburg Amenities and a Republican weekly editor
Prominent local figures fund and control a new Martinsburg Herald weekly under A B Smith. Critics allege Silver and Walker finance a Republican paper to sway voters and divide the party ahead of elections. Max von Schlegell reports the controversy.
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the World Publishing Co
A. B. Smith
Martinsburg Herald
Herald
Berkeley
Smith
Tonce
The
Republicas Party
Mater & Little
Gray Silver
Democratic Party
Stuart W. Walker
Silver
Walker
Republicas
Mill Creek
Dry Run
Max von Schlegell
Great Frederick Fair Opens With Diverse Attractions
October dates in Frederick Maryland set for the Great Frederick Fair October 21 22 23 24. The event features the Pasnows Atlas Troupe seven world renowned gymnasts and a large balloon ascent by Angiotti and troupe with musical performances and entertainment for patrons.
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Frederick
Maryland
Angiotti
Eo Men
Humorous Prohibitions and a Doctor’s Miracle Cure Letter
A quirky 1912 column mocks modern vices with numbered prohibitions on cosmetics, drinks, and rides, then shifts to a testimonial letter praising Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney troubles. The piece includes a signature from WRAL Bre in Orange Texas, dated March 21, 1912.
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Kilmer
Desirable Jefferson County Farm For Sale
Desirable Jefferson county farm for sale. One acre of limestone land with smooth level terrain on a macadamized road. Plenty of small fruit and nearby improvements. Also a 40 acre tract with many trees that could make a fine home. Possession available for viewing by appointment.
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Jefferson County
Manies
Coer
Prices and goods from Weiloci and Nephew sale ad
An old sale notice lists assorted items with low prices including soda powder pills candy and paper goods. It mentions quantities and bulk deals with several brand names and implies a wide assortment for customers. The ad promises value and urges shoppers to visit for bargains.
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Mennen
Iicaivat
Weiloci
Otter
Miller's Pharmacy Faces Local Review in Charles Town
Fragmentary notes show Miller's Pharmacy in Charles Town West Virginia under scrutiny. The unreadable text hints at regulatory action and possible inspection results affecting operations.
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Miller's Pharmacy
Charles Town
W. Va
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Rcv. Pierce
Ed Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
K. V. Pierce
Buffal
Miler
Hodges
Harrison Schley
Cashier
Franklin Lyne
Teller
Jefferson Security Bank
Entler
German and
Princess Streets
Shepherdstown
Ciscounts
Nen
Wrectors
W.N. Lemen
W. P. Licktider
Marten
M. Vaimere
T. Suyner
E. Rush Turner
F. W. Myers
Farmers Bank of
G. VanMetre
1. Snyder
Ht Crawford
L. Billmyer
Williamsonm. Williams
K. McQuilkin
L. VanMetre
Kush Turner
G. S. Callan
FO. Tramp
Geo. M. Knott
Geo. F. ‘Lumer
G. W. Hottan
Bank OF Charles Town
Charles Land
Johin Porterfield
D.S Hughes
J. Frank Turner
Aset
Capital
John C. Burns
J. Wysong
W. Washington
No. A. Washington
John D. McGarry
Dalgarn
Eaaé H. Strider
Isa Burr
H. Cooke
Hughes
L. Withers
W. P. Alexander
S. Lee Philips
Lewis G. Albin
Armers and Merchants
First National Bank of Jefferson
W. Williams
W. A. Higgs
R. W. Alexander
W. O. Norris
W. I. Reed
S Ns
W. F. Alexander
R. H. Phillips
N.C. Riley
Jon L. Burns
William Kahn
C.F. Wall
Jbett L. Withers
James & Watson
Thornton T. Perry
National Citizens Bank
Aatan D. Gibson
B. F. Langdon
Ward D. Moore
Jefferson
le Ie~ Rie
Hank
Miss Loud
Mann’s
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Hopkins Gibson
Register Building
Frances E. Willard
Hugh Hume
Portland
Mike Flannery
Mike
Flannery
Great Britain
Hohenzollern
Port Victoria
First Royal Dragoons
London
Berlin
Qou
Dean
P. L. Hargett
O. C. Warehime
J. W. Dean & Company
Treat-A-Right
John W. Dean CO
Queen and Martin Streets
Martinsburg, W .V
Florida
Allorneys
Bisbee
Dewell
Jos
J.emprey, Jr
Atlantic National Bank
Barnett National Bank
Geo
M. Beltzhoove
M. Beltehoover
Stepherdstown
Beltzhoover
J. Wilmer Latimer
Fendall Building
D Street
Washington, D.C
Supreme Court of the United States
District of Columbia
WM. A. Daniel
General Insurance Agency
Shenandoah Junction
General Insurance
MO. H. Schoppert
Fancy Grocer
Weishans
Main Street
West Va
Mary
Gallipolis Tribune
Charleston Gazette
Randolph Enterprise
King's New Life
Hugh Tia
San Artosio
el Beeen
H. EB. Oe &Co
Petatoiphis
Fletcher
Castoria
Martinsburg
World Publishing On
Martinsbue
Dr. Hobson
Frederick Fair
H. L. Sny
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