Railroads Tariffs and Voting Rule The 1906 Debate
A sprawling, fragmented column rails at railroad taxation and proposed federal control, urging voters to study candidates' railroad positions. It critiques West Virginia tax exemptions, tariff protection, and the Bailey amendment, while urging caution with politicians and noting racial violence in Atlanta as part of a broader political climate. The piece calls for addressing railroad rates, commission oversight, and the cost of living, linking them to national policy and election outcomes. It also promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for respiratory illness with a consumer testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Senator Elking
Springfield Republican
Supreme Court
Atlanta
Go Work Then Speak Truths On Labor And Duty
In a reflective column Tam laments labor woes and defends work as divine and honorable. He laments wasted effort and praises different kinds of toil from home to field, urging purposeful talk that reflects abundance of the heart and aligns with duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Tom
Hyomei Healing Air Claims Cure for Catarrh
Advert depicts Hyomei as a complete cure for catarrh claiming it kills catarrhal germs in nose throat and lungs. It states breathing medicated air reaches mucous membranes and blood, with a Reinhart's Pharmacy guarantee and price details. It also promotes a Fruit Syrup as a digestion aid and asserts the product’s legitimacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhart
Reishart
Scott's Emulsion Advertisement Pitch
The ad promotes Scott's Emulsion at Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York. It warns customers may be offered cod liver oil substitutes in drugstores and touts a thirty year history of higher sales. Prices listed are 50 cents and 1 dollar. available from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scoit
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Bly
Jes Vy
Bip Bi Bros
Warren Street
A Letter From the Editor on a Chesapeake Bay Voyage
The writer details a sea journey from Shenandoah Junction to Baltimore aboard the Merchants' and Miners' Transport Company, with stops at Newport News and Old Point Comfort. He notes long preparations, heavy cargo handling by Black stevedores, the fortress at Fortress Monroe, and a late sail from Norfolk amid heat, crowds, and bustling wharves.
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Norfolk
Boston
Albany
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Merchants’ and Miners’ Transportation Company
Kershaw
Throckmorton
Moust
Atlas
Chesapeake Bay
Hampton Roade
Monitor
Merrimac
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
Newport News
Virginia City
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Hampton
Phoebus
Monroe
United States
Jefferson Davis
Hotel Chamberlain
Hampton Roads
Old Point
Ocean View
Voyage Journal From Baltimore To Boston By Sea
The narrative describes a long sea voyage from Baltimore to Boston with cargo unloading, calm seas, and daily meals. The writer notes the monotony and fascination of ocean travel, foggy nights, a thunderstorm, and eventual arrival at Boston harbor. The piece ends promising another chapter about Boston.
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Coure
Potomac
Cape Cod
Boston
Boston Harbor
Baltimore
Tam
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised With Testimonials
A 19th century advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous system remedy. It includes endorsements from local wholesalers and promises testimonials, with sale through druggists and a note to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cumney & C0
Toledo
Watorxe
Kinyan É& Manyrs
Autos for Sale by Lawrence R Lee in First Class Condition
An upcoming European trip prompts Lawrence R Lee to offer two automobiles at bargain prices. An "Olds Mobile" run very little and in first class condition and a Rambler touring car are for sale. Source emphasizes attractive prices and direct sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Lawrence R Lee
Election Law discussed by Judge Mason in Morgantown
Judge Mason explains the new election law's penalties for voters who take money or other favors to vote or refrain from voting. He notes enforcement will target voters and that bribes or inducements by others may require testimony from the briber. The commentary urges voter awareness and predicts prosecution after primaries and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Mason
Morgantown
Holliater
Reinhart
Dent Victory Letter to West Virginia Voters
Judge M H Daxt known as Dent writes a formal acceptance of the Democratic Congressional nomination for West Virginia's Second District. He pledges aggressive yet prudent policy, support for public works, railroad regulation, ballot purity, and opposition to graft while honoring the golden rule and forefathers. The page also includes church notices and local ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Cornwell
West Virginia
Congress
Alston G. Dayton
United States
M. H. Daxt
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He Bhepetoln Beiter
H.L, Snyder, Eatoor and Publisher
Suarneupstows, W. VA
TuusepAy
Sapresaga
New York Railroad Commission
Dallas
Sam
Tria
Dirs A. Stephens
Pues William,d
Dr. King
Heinbart
Reinhare
Norfold
Kennedy
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Grafton
Oho State
Baltimore & Ohio
Foley &Co
Chicago
Foley
Foley's
Reinbart’s Pharmacy
Pontofice
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
Niagara Falls
Shenandoah Junction
Camden Station
Niagara Palls
Mt. Airy
Washington Junction
Letagh Valley
Gallon
Rodolfg Sészix
Judge Dent
Presuvrentan Chunch
Charles Ghiselin
D. D
Lutuunas
H. C. Harth Tox
Shepherdatown
M. B. Oruncu
Bonn
Mt. Wesley
Shepherdstown
Curuce Sourn
H. I. Stephena
Dethesda
Avilla
Epworth League
Thos
C. Jones
Shenandoah
Jonetson
Erincoran Cruncu
C. B.A. Mane Hikari
Catnone
J. C. Collins
Presbyterian
Kearneysville
E. W. Grove
D. W. Bassett
D. B. Martin
Trafic
CL Hood Co
Lowell, Mess
Hustlers
Thompson & Thompson
Queen St
Martinsburg
W. Va
Yaa H
Thom Saleemen
Beantus
Thimpan, Chas
Hensammniy Thompss, Jr
Ruben
Farmers Bank of
Wronp
Jon BK
VaxMarlin
Engin Sea Ad GW
Hinuerme
Osehier Pital
Ectors
N. W. Myers
Callan
HL. Maretall
Veewe
Citzen
Beachey Airship Flights
Hagerstown
Hagerstown, Maryland
D. H. Staley
J. F. Thompson & Bro
Modern Clothiers
N. Queen St
Savestey
Jan. P. Thompson
J. Frank Thomproim
Marl Ik
Ohio
Spring Wawr
Prine
Shepherdewna
California
Arizona
Colorado
British Columbia
Mexico
Montana
New Mexico
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
South Dakota
Utah
Wyoming
Orata
Atue EK
Albling
Wade
Hla
Kegsieger Place
Kleber Tavis
Covik
Crutka
Crowl
Jefferson
Charles Town
Priday
Broandoah
Thureday
Lee
Kearnersville
Pridsy
Middleway
Ontober
Moler's
Duffielde
Summit Pulat
Bipue
Hallows
Harper's Ferry
Jowober Bakerton
W. Gardner
Sheriff
Monnaie Tes Baisbart
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