Republican Ticket and Swisher Praise in 1908 State Race
The item lists a full Republican ticket for November 3 1908 with William H Taft and James Sherman for president and vice president and names for state and county offices including Charles W Swisher for secretary of state. It then lauds Swisher comparing his career to Governor Dawson noting similar paths from coal mines to state politics and public service.
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Bor Derernor
Charles W. Swisher
Marion County
Stuart
Reed
Hayrisoh
Behools
Shawkey
Kanawha County
Gcneral
William 0. Conley
Preston County
John Sherman Darst
Jackson County
Long
McDowell County
Supreme Court
IAI
Rottenbon
Taylor County
W.N. Miller
Wood County
LJ. Williams
Greenbrier County
Charles W. Swishgf
Swisher Hay
Dawson
Swisher
Charing W. Swisher
Republian
Republic
W. JM. O. Dawson
Mr. Bwister
Lowayn
Smail
State Senate
Tesfore Swisher
Pawson
Swisher Seen as Trusted Agent in Tax Reform Push
Governor Dawson and A. B. White back Swisher as the embodiment of reformist tax policy. The two leaders tout Swisher as faithful to their principles and confident he will carry them forward, noting their long public careers align closely with his.
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Atate
Swisher
Tate
Hat
Govermes Dawson
White
Msit
Dawson
Charles W. Swisher
Bennett and McGraw factions clash at county convention
The Taylor county gathering at Grafton Saturday, dominated by McGraw, backed Bennett and designated McGraw a delegate at large to the state convention. Wilkinson opposed, seeking vindication, while pro Bennett and McGraw factions labor to control Harrison and Marion counties amid accusations of Corrupt plotting and party treachery. Leaders warn against Chilton influence as they mobilize to defeat Hodges.
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Louis Vennett
Bennett
McGraw
Taylor County
Grafton
Tor Bennett
Inveteil McGraw
Jaree
Jack Wilkinson
Wilkinson Borgu
Wilkinson
Harrison County
Chitton
Toadere
Marrinon
Thirle
Bwdon
Hodges
Tennett
Fhin County
Madges
Friunde
Ns McGraw
Dave
Hennett McGrne
Denver Platform and the Labor Plank in its Platform
The Denver candidate and the labor plank in his platform attract all legitimate business interests in the United States. Denver as well as Republican businessmen across the country say it would have been vain to attempt to check the plunge to Bryan when they did not attempt it. Sealing by propriety or setting may stand upon a platform.
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Denver
Wee Ahail
Bryan
United States
Senate
Ada
Farmers Bank Report From Glarksburg West Virginia
Bankers sworn statement details resources loans and discounts 282001.47 overdrafts 248 liens due from banks 5841.84 deposits subject to check 155080.90 time certificates 143047.93 total assets 300037.89 capital stock 60000.00 undivided profits 15992.281 cashiers check 571.88 notary public and directors listed the report sworn by Chas W Furbee cashier on June 20 1908. An unrelated drug advertisement for Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets promotes headache and blood pressure relief noting pain signals.
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Farmers Bank
Glarksburg
West Virginia
Marison
Chas
W. Furbee
W. Furber
Lynch
A. J. Fletcher
Ransel Johnson
Harvey W. Harmer
Shoop
Sweet Melody Flour advertisement and salve claim
An old newspaper ad promotes Sweet Melody Flour with a dubious claim about "Pwenty-Piye Gonps ty the Price of Peace" and touts Chamberlain's Salve for itching and smarting, asserting nearly complete relief with application. It states the salve sells for 25 cents and is available from all dealers alongside the flour.
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Thamberlain
DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve Adverts Pile Aid
An old catalog of remedies touts DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve as effective for piles sold by druggists. It claims Roy's Life Saved and recounts a child named Loy recovering from severe dysentery with Chamomile or Calomel remedies. The ad urges giving remedies with plain directions and asserts many children are saved annually.
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DeWitt
Roy
Uttle Loy
Evstor
Tor Auie
Sweet Melody Flour Letter From C DeWitt Co Chicago
A fragmentary 1906 letter from C N Cornell in Georgia references a 1897 stomach and bowels illness, a 1902 bottle of Kodol, and well wishes for longevity and prosperity. It notes sale by all druggists and mentions Sweet Melody Flour.
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C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Georgia
C. N. Cornell
Tuding
Gay
Shoop's Restorative Promises Quick Nerve Strength
An old advertisement touts Shoop's Restorative as a tonic to offset heat fatigue and restore weak nerves within days. It claims improved appetite and energy, aiding digestion, kidneys, and heart through rebuilt nerve strength, urging readers to test it and buy from local sellers.
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Sherman, New York
Congressional
William P. Hubbard
Ohio County
Hoth of Delegates
Charles M. Hart
Marcus L. Riblett
Howard M. Gord
Wadh Coffman
Will E. Morris
Sheri, J. EB. Bartlett
John B. Strother
Ernest L. Pigott
Charles
Fittro
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Dmulhet
Iuypard
Spencer
Clarksburg
Main Street
India
Lonsdale
Wack and
Tan
Alwo
Isla Hose
Bipeke
Tana
Fuel City Pressing Co
Smith Mdg
Eureka Plumbing CO
Pike Street
Atlantic City
N. J
MT. Vernon
Avaitlo City
Pacific and
Ares
Marlborough-Blenheim
Dennin
Pectai
Geo
T Spence
Cape May, N. J. Stockton Hovel
Cape May
N. 3
Ocean Front
New Polivies
AL Smeil
Jessie Lyon
Hoffman Hall
Court Street
Bell
Holmboe & Lafferty, Architrcts
W.va
Binefield
Athens
Cincinnati
Louieville
St. Louis
W. VA
Connellaville
Pittsburg
Fairmont
Morgantown
Pitts
Weston
Pickens
Richwood
Webster Springs
West VA
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Wheelinge Accom
G. M. West
Glen Ek
A. T. Post
W. Mainer
Lowndes’ Store
Ninally
Lowndes Savings Bank & Trust Co
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