Unclaimed Letters Advertised at Clarksburg Post Office
A Clarksburg West Virginia post office listing publicizes unclaimed letters. The notice names numerous individuals including B F Armeged American Benefit Association, D J Boyles, Mrs Nellie Ball, Miss Flora Hutchingon, and many others with later packets added for H Gordon, Ethel Bromhat, Catherine McCarty, John Norman, and WilMonde.
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Clarksburg
West Virginia
Post Oace
Gavitsky
D. Grimt
Gorley
Louise D. Goff
Arthur Howell
Charlotte Hart
Flora J. Hutchingon
Emily Hyman
Lucy Hodge
Oren E. Hildebrand
Narcosco Honrado
Ritta Henderson
Willard Hopper
Wil Ihim Tamar
Lens Jones
Sophia Jefrey
Mutte Konkka
M. Larson
W. DB. Lurry
D. M. Long
Estella Lodge
Felony Lindley
J. Ja Lambert
Golele Lugita
J. F. Leffridge
Misa
Kate Long
F. Murphy
Maude Morgan
John Meldge
Orton Moran
Mary Morell
Henry Mcdonald
Ed Martin
James McCabe
Jeasle Nebronst
Glande Newton
Mat O'Donnel
Ettie Ogden
George Podungil
John Pertill
Carrie Perry
Franz Powell
James Pitzer
Will Sheridan
Nanplo Summerville
RB. Smith
Elizabeth Slaughter
Frank Spider
Grant Sherman
Schoening
D. M. Stample
Thos. B. Simon
John 5. Stump
Geraldine Smith
Howard L. Summers
H. B
Gold Buttons Gift Helps Monongah Mine Sufferers
A Philadelphia jeweler sends a generous gift of gold cuff buttons to aid Monongah mine disaster victims. Mrs Nusbaum will sell tickets and donate the proceeds to the Monongah mine fund since no ladies bazaar will be held locally.
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Monongah Te -Hown
M. A. Nussunm
Louis Bechsheimer
Philadelphia
Sweet Melody Flour Store Hours After Supper
Watts-Lam-VWerd Co announces evening hours this week to serve Christmas shoppers with the Sweet Melody Flour brand featured in their new store.
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Watts-Lam- Vwerd Co
Hatless man faces crisis as hair grows from ruin
A reported incident tells of a man known as Ruff, employed at a local gas works, arrested multiple times for wandering without a hat. Authorities fear insanity claims but a growing beard may signal a shift in appearance and prospects.
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Ruff
Werocal Gas Works
Snake in Basket Delays Sale of Huckleberries
A foreign berry seller in Centralia drops a rattlesnake from a loft onto a basket of huckleberries frightening a buyer. The seller claims she caught the serpent while carrying the berries and removed the fangs to keep it harmless for medicinal use.
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Centralia
Miss Theavage
Chased by a Wildcat in Pennsylvania Mountain Road
William Walker and family from Philadelphia report a dramatic encounter with an enormous wildcat or panther on a steep mountain road between Fannettsburg and McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. The animal trailed the car briefly, appeared limping with a missing front paw, and was observed by locals near the mountain trap site.
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William 51 Walker
Philadelphia
Bedford
Springs
Fannettsboro
McConnellsburg
Fulton County
Walker Curty
McConnelisburg
Gas Plant Operation and Municipal Profit Debate
A discussion argues that gas company profits should depend on capital use and efficiency, not municipal ownership. It highlights that franchise power does not guarantee high returns and that success comes from educated consumers, prudent investment, cost control, and aggressive business methods to lower unit costs and boost total profit.
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Minx Ik
Jon
Public Business Neglect Shows Municipal Ownership Pitfalls
A New York editorial contrasts private enterprise with municipal ownership in Harrisburg and other cities. It cites costly failures such as the capitol building, the Manhattan bridge, and the Hall of Records, suggesting corrupt contracts, weak borrowing, and mismanaged public utilities. It also recounts Indiana graft cases and examples from Rochester Portsmouth Chehalis to illustrate systemic flaws in public ownership.
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Manhattan Bridge
Insane Asylum
Father Knickerbocker
New York Mall
Express
Indiana
Rochester
Democrat and Chronicle
Kidney Cure Helped Man Pass Rigorous Life Insurance Exam
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health after diabetes and kidney troubles. He reports improvement after the second bottle and full cure after five, enabling him to pass a strict life insurance examination. Foley's Kidney Cure claims to ease back ache and all kidney and bladder complaints. Sturm & Wilson.
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James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
Iife Insurance
Sturm & Wilson
Dr Thomas Eclectric Otitis claims quick relief for burns
Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports her child found relief after applying Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil to face neck and chest wounds. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised as prompt relief for coughs croup and whooping cough touts gentle laxative action and immediate help for children and adults.
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H. ¥. Burke
Foley’s Honey and Tar Ad Warns Against Fakes
An advertisement urges consumers to buy the genuine Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package to avoid opiate adulteration. It claims the real product contains no harmful drugs and warns against counterfeit bottles, directing readers to Sturm & Wilson.
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Becaue
Sturm & Wilson
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Claims Purge of Impure Blood
A testimonial promotes Burdock Blood Bitters for impure blood and long life. Mrs. Joe King of Woodland Texas says a 20 days treatment of Fineules cured kidney and bladder trouble. The ad offers trial catarrh treatments mailed free and Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy sold by dealers with guaranteed statements and druggist endorsements.
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Joe King
Woodland
Tex
H. F. Burke
Shoop
Racine
Wis
Piles pain relief tubes offered for 45c
A collapsible tube with nozzle is sold by H. Burke for piles. The product promises relief from soreness and inflammation and is guaranteed for 45 cents.
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H. ¥. Burke
Lerfe photos a specialty at Wil son’s Studio
Lerfe photography highlighted as a specialty at Wil son’s Studio located in the Traders building.
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Lerfe
Wilson's
Traders Building
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Fred
Weil
Scott
Nusbaum’s Book Store
Main Street
Harrison & Harrison
John I. Robi
F. ©. Gaylord
M. J. Francis
Jas T. Drudy
Home Bank For Savings
3Rd St, Clarksburg, W. Y
Kandy
West Pike Street
Dolly Varden
Stamford
Feun
Georgetown Ky
Caleb
Tvenine Palace Furniture & Piano CO
W. Va
Portsmouth
O. Fortsmouth
Street Railway Company
Street Railway
Cial
Chehalis
Wash
Halter Orman Randolph
Bornsville
J. T. Swager
Pike Street
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