Taft Discusses Shipping Policy and Pacific Trade
In a January speech Taft endorses protective policy while urging aid for U S shipping to expand Atlantic to South American routes. He supports steamship links between Atlantic ports and South America and urges limited foreign competition through government aid rather than exclusion. He links this to broader maritime policy and potential railroad and post office route amendments.
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Atlantic
South America
Japan
Ocean Mall
Committee On
Postmaster- Generil
Asco
Santy Amoris
Philippines
China
Australia
Cap Charles
Ile
General Syail
North Atlantic
Cape Charles
Fragmented 19th century political drift in West Virginia and Arkansas
Obscure OCR reads like a Crosstown political ramble. Mentions Senator Davis and Dayle of Arkansas, West Virginia birthday holiday talk for Columbus, and a critique of Demagoguery at a distant era’s Capitol, with disjointed references to Mississippi and national figures.
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NASA
Bete Peatleman
Secretary of ‘War
Gesalar
United States
Amd
J Dayle
Arkansas
Arkanaan
Jer’ Dayle
Jom Davis
Arkangan
West Virginia
Music as a Moral Force and Political Contention
An essay on music’s power contrasts Redfern Mason’s view with historical instances from the Vienna and Hungarian scenes, noting how melodies stirred patriotism, fear, and longing. It also reports Wheeling editorials praising Senator Coffman and discusses Grafton politics, including a third-party bid and allegations of election irregularities.
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Redfern Mason
George Te
St. Augustine
Teara
Berlioz
Buda- Pesth
Aed
Hungary
Special Saturday Night After Supper Sale Items
These items are for Saturday night after supper sale 2X. Spreads sold at $1.25 to $1.50, plain hemmed or fringed. They are slightly soiled but otherwise good at regular prices. Saturday night price 98c.
Suitings on sale in wide chevron effects and plaids
Readable ad notes 15 cent cotton suitings in new wide price range with chevron effects and plaid options. Sold at 35 cents per yard. sale price listed as 15 cents per yard, suitable for waists and suits. Small format, period advertising tone.
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Waite
No Provisions for Widows and Orphans in Damaged Wreck Rule
The piece critiques gaps in social policy noting widows and orphans receive no support from the wreck law and must rely on personal means. It cites papers like Baltimore American and Pittsburgh Gazette reflecting on public attention to wrecks and political discourse about legislative fairness and lobbying. It references figures such as Rainey and Gov-elect Glasscock and comments on advertising for merchants and legislative influence in Charleston and Morgantown.
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Testley
Baltimore American
Linen Torchon Laces Stock Sale Bargain Night
Large line of all linen Torchon laces in widths from one to three inches in sets laces and insertions to match. This is the lace bargain of the year. Saturday night only 3 1-2 cents per yard.
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Jace
Drab and White Corsets Offered at Dollar Sale
Regular dollar corsets offered at one dollar for brisk sale. Some items slightly soiled but most clean with varying sizes in the assortment. Prices and selection attract early shoppers seeking choice sizes.
Sale on Long Cloth Bolts for Spring Sewing
The notice advertises Long Cloth at 8c per yard and 15c yard quality on sale. Buyers can purchase by the bolt with 12 yards per piece for $1.00 and should come early due to limited quantity.
Damask Towels Sale Exceeds Expectations Saturday Night
Fine damask towels offered in extra large large and medium sizes with linen quality and hand drawn effects. Towels feature knotted fringe and handsome designs. Sale price 29 cents Saturday night. Don’t miss this opportunity to save on 50 cent towels.
Yellow Edge Taf feta fabric sale at 89 cents
Black taffeta 89 is offered as our famous Yellow Edge fabric. One yard wide with name and wear guarantee woven in the selvedge. It wears better than silk at 1.50 yard. Saturday night only, 89 cents per yard.
10 Cent Outing Cloth Sale At Saturday Night
To reduce stock before invoicing, sell a regular 10c Outing Cloth in neat stripe and check effects with elegant light styles and some dark styles to select from. Saturday night only 634c yard.
Untitled Historical Note on Graft and Political Disputes
A garbled report hints at political contention, mentioning charges of graft and disputes within opposition ranks. Names appear partly legible, including hints of individuals such as Presley Morris, with unclear roles and dates. The fragment suggests internal party strife and allegations without clear conclusions or context.
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Presley Morris
Opposition aid measure clears Congress says Parkersburg
Charleston Gazette notes opposition fades as UN Appropriation dwindles and the plan for improving the Ohio river advances. Parkersburg Sentinel reports the appropriation near fifty million dollars, while Dr Powell of Gragson spends the night in the city.
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Ohio River
Parkersburg _ Sentinel
Dr. Powell
Gragson
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