Taft gains in Ohio while Foraker faces retreat
The piece reviews Taft's strong showing in Ohio, the Foraker faction's waning influence, and split on the prohibition amendment. It notes Senator Gray Silver's vote for the prohibition measure and questions party loyalty during national conventions. It also cites Theodore Alvord's admission about a slush fund connected to prohibition supporters, harming the cause.
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Burton
Cleveland
Jay
Congress
Taft
Foraker
Bortoh
Agai
Buckeye
Senator Foraker
Pians
Tisan
Bath
Friends of Prohibition
Gray Silver
Martinsburg
Silver
Ohio
Theodore Alvord
Prohibition
Anti
Alvord
Harrison County Announces Multiple Sheriff Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney Candidacies
In Harrison County declarations dated February 1908, J. S. Bartlett of Bridgeport Virginia and others announce candidacies for sheriff county clerk and prosecuting attorney. Will Er. Morris and Haymond Maxwell join the slate, pledging Republican primary support and service efficiency.
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Harrison
Harrison County
Harrison “County
waYman oGben
Clarksburg
Harrion County
Democratic Papers Rally Behind Attorney General Clark W May
A set of Democratic newspapers defend Attorney General Clark W May against attacks by Morgantown New Dominion. They praise May’s integrity and capabilities as a state official, contrasting with opposition claims. The item also quotes broader praise from the Denver Post about Theodore Roosevelt’s vigor and leadership.
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Clark May
Clark W. May
Morgantown
New Dominion
Fairmont,Times
Times
Weiss
Dominion
Sfuy
Charleston
Peeper Flees After Narrow Escape on Clay Street
A man dubbed Jack the Peeper was spotted Sunday night at a Clay Street residence peering into a window at about 9 20. Residents gave chase but he escaped along Denham Avenue as a streak of blue lightning, narrowly avoiding tar and feathers. Authorities fear his transfer to another city section to avoid scrutiny.
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Jack the Peeper
Clay Street
Denham Avenue
Mr Curtin TS Ill in Pardee Curtin Lumber Company
Barry Ti Curtin of the Pardee Curtin Lumber Company is quite ill at his home with pneumonia. Friends hope for his speedy recovery.
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Barry Ti
Curtin
Pardee
Curtin Lumber Company
Mayor Rowand In Critical Condition After Illness
Shinnston report notes Mayor J Rowand remains in serious condition at Fairmont hospital after illness. Local events describe a peanut supper fundraiser by pond boys deemed a social and financial success.
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Shinnston
Mino
Carder Ussertiualy
Walnut Street
J. Rowand
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Fairmont
Arar
Pond
W. E. Swiger
Worthington
Shome
A. T. Pont
Mannington
Agnea Hood
Clarksburg
Notable Taft Portrait Asks If He Will Be President
A vivid sketch portrays William Howard Taft as a tall muscular, affable figure with a blue eye and amiable smile. The description emphasizes his size, generosity, and steady dignity, noting his appeal from Maine to Texas and his reputation as a reliable, level headed leader.
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Hercules
Mars
William Howard Taft
Maine
Texas
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Jone
Taft Fa x
Yale
Ohio
Hot
Property transfers and notices in Clark district records
Fragmentary 记录 shows Sarah M E Edwards to Truman L Bell at West Milford and William Hudson to Oliver P Smith, each with unclear parcels. Trustees J W Davis and H W Harmer for Frank McAfee to Earl A Teels mention Monticello avenue. Ends with reference to Lynch's counter.
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Sarah M. E. Edwards
Truman L. Bell
West Milford
William
Salt Pepper Yes Store News Flavors Sales And Fashion
Salt and pepper are used as metaphors for store news highlighting fashion updates and price savings. The pepper signals new fashion in the women’s section while the salt refers to seasonal savings as manufacturers importers and retailers shift between seasons.
Spring Suit Styles Draw Women to Local Shop
In Clarksburg nine of ten women focus on fashionable spring tailoring. The shop highlights Pleasing styles that are moderately priced for current season wear.
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Clarksburg
Misses Tailored Suits for Girls at 15 Dollars
Ladies tailored suits for girls from 11 to 17 years offered at 15 dollars. Made of shadow striped panama serges and fancy worsteds in brown, leather, navy, Copenhagen, raspberry and checks. Coats single or double breasted with satin or taffeta silk linings. skirts full and plaited with bias folds.
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Panama
Copenhagen
New Womens Tailored Suits Feature Spring Fit
Appealing tailors present fine worsteds valued at 18.75 dollars, with quiet blue and brown herringbone stripes, plain serges. Coats offer single and double breasted styles, lined in taffeta silk, promising quality that rivals 25 dollar suits and a smart early spring look.
Spring Suits Arrive at Low $25 Value
Our stock of new spring women’s tailored suits is complete and offers the pick of styles. Prices are $25, with numerous natty striped war steds and serge options. The ad claims better value than typical $35 to $40 suits and notes high early sales.
Plaid Dress Goods Ad Promises Quality
An advertisement hawks new plaid dress goods in bright colors for children's dresses. It emphasizes quick judgment of quality by a woman’s discerning fingers and notes price at $1.25 per yard, urging that the fabric is extraordinary.
Blanket surplus sparks savings opportunity
A local shop notes excess stock of bed coverings due to the lingering Jack Frost season. With more blankets than needed, customers can seize a money saving chance on warm bedding now.
Plaid Blankets Offered At Unprecedented Value
Large wool blankets described as red and black or white and black, priced at 5.00 with a 2.98 addition, advertised as big enough to double up under feet. Claim of never offering such good value and expectation you will shape them up quickly.
Fresh White Waists Hit 98 Cents in Third Shipment
Twenty five dozen sheer white lawn waists arrive in a third shipment offered at 98 cents each. Marketed as new styles, these items were previously valued at $1.50 and are expected to sell quickly due to their light fabric and ample stock.
Rugs at bargain sale move into homes
Stylish room size rugs advertised at 15 dollars offer strong value. A bundle of five bales includes 15 Brussels tapestry pieces with splendid patterns. The seller notes quick turnover into dining rooms and bedrooms, urging buyers to act if a new rug is needed.
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Brussels
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