Evening Beho and Toll for Knowledge in 1915 State Plan
An 1915 note urges toll for knowledge and pleasure, urging formation of local West Virginia University clubs to engage alumni and students. It argues older alumni lack influence in state institutions and that organized clubs could mobilize support, strengthen governance, and foster state development through educated West Virginians in communities.
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Vitvin
Thy
Wheelng Intelligencer
Ahimnt
Tess Clts
New Tart and Prices Analysis of Dem tart law impact
Secretary Redfield reports the new tart law increased imports at lower duty but shows no clear drop in prices for staple foods. He notes rising quantities of corn beef sugar and wheat entering the United States while consumer costs remain steady or higher, challenging Republican claims. The piece cites foreign producers benefiting more than Americans and questions long term price relief for shoppers.
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Redfield
United
Republicana
Ign
Shap Karly and the Withed Rhetoric in Midwestern Text
A garbled clipping references Shap Karly and a jumble of names and phrases across political snippets. It alludes to Admiral Pletcher’s protest at Tampico and public debate about Huerta, President Wilson’s views, and Western support for home guards and pensions, ending with a Charleston commentary.
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Admiral Pletcher
Tampico
Wilsor
Huerta
Wedt
Charleston
Automobia Conthe Teekeeping New Road Work
Fragmented report discusses pond repairs and highway projects in Pennsylvania. Mentions costs like 25 to 450 per fill and 200 1100 4200 in unclear amounts. Notes county achievement credits and experimental road construction questions amid aging concrete and dirt road sections.
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York
Mamachositie
Teeént
Pennsylvania
Igo
Christmas memories and childhood wishes across a stormy night
An evocative reminiscence from the Woman's World for December recalls a long ago Christmas Eve. The speaker reflects on family, safety, and the memory of loved ones, contrasting past joys with present loss and gratitude. The narrative blends poetic imagery with a sense of providence guiding bones to safety.
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Gusta Chous
Fragmentary 19th century WV clippings mix satire and ads
Scrappy OCR snippets from Wheeling Register Parkersburg Telegram and others mention a new president, love cures, and a money making paper. Voices joke about newspaper panorma and office boys. Unclear names and dates.
Road tax burden in Harrison county prompts road design debate
Bud Kode Ryght notes the 18 road tax is the heaviest in the county for one public activity, urging road building that avoids costly repairs later. The Pitisiairs Dispatch argues permanent road styles should minimize future expenses, contrasting with local papers and noting unusual looks in the Indian spolls example.
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Bud Kode Ryght
Harrison County
Jaya
Sears
Pitisiairs
Sayings of a Nut Ry Bu Mareylion Seton cortuimas
Fragmented OCR notes discuss prices of a present eggs and a horse driven ride. Mentions altitude records, Wilson, Huerta, Mexican problem, Hay case, health insurance, and a death recorder in Mexico with political tones.
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Ry Bu Mareylion Seton Cortuimas
Coming Events in Clarksburg Holiday dances and shows listed
The Clarksburg roundup lists December events at Valdo hotel Hoffman Hall and Robinson Grand theater. Highlights include Baby Mine matinee, Sigma Club holiday dance, Thirty Club dance, and New Year Eve and minstrel shows with The Winning of Barbara Worth scheduled through early January.
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Rangue
Umni
West Virginia
Univerpits
Valdo Hotel
Plano Re
Dismet Club
Musonle Temple
Schomatlcs Va
Weston
Dee
DaMeri Sigma Gammx
Hottsin
Thirty
Waldo Hote
Robinko Srna
al G Fielde
Minstrels
Robinson Grand Theater
Barbara Worth
Robinson
Dainty Comes My Lady Fair Her Christmas Gifts To Buy
The fragment hints at a holiday shopping scene with a character named Dainty and a place Watts berd's. It mentions gifts and social ties, noting a cheerful business moment and Atted describing feelings for friends. The text is fragmentary with unclear names and actions.
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Dainty
Lady Fair
Hosiery and misc. items at local sale
Readable text lists hosiery goods and small textile items including baby plates and different stockings. Prices shown include 25c to 1.50 and color options black and white. Multiple brand names and descriptions appear in a damaged OCR segment.
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Soc
Inaccurate BC Acreage and Floating Water Claim
A fragmented reminiscence estimates British Columbia at about 259 0,000 acres with lakes covering a large portion, then pivots to a speculative claim that if Earth spun seveneen times faster the equator would raise water and remain stationary without support, a bold but implausible assertion lacking scientific basis.
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British Alumbia
Innior
All Wool and A Yard Wide Advertising Claim
A draft railing against careless ads notes merchants guard language to avoid misrepresentation. It argues reputable advertising builds business and prevents later regret, urging timely Christmas shopping and prudent spending.
Economy Basement Brims With Christmas Home Furnishings
New carpets rugs curtains and draperies brighten homes at Christmas with a full assortment of fine house furnishings. Art brasswares including vases chafing dishes percolators and glassware plus colonial silver cookware and a wide range of earthenware aluminumware and sanitary cooking utensils. Boxes canisters candle sticks and accessories complete the selection, all marketed in a festive economy basement setting.
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Heisey
Guérnisey
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