Taft Speech Fires Back at Democratic Charges in 1908Election
A 1908 election item notes Taft's Cincinnati acceptance speech rebuking Democratic charges of excessive federal offices and spending. It cites the party platform, argues the alleged 23 000 office increase is misleading, and explains deficits tied to Navy growth Panama Canal Rural Free Delivery and regulatory programs. The report mentions specific officials and county postings.
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William Howard Taft
Cincinnati
Republican Party
Taft
Mr. Taft
Repobilcan
Congress
Navy
Panama Canal
Tate
Ark Land
Solak
Republican ‘Party
Panama
Republican Party Attacks and Officials Shake West Virginia
A heated exchange over party policy dominates a West Virginia scene as Democrats attack the administrations spending while Republicans defend record gains in efficiency and economy. The Charleston Mall notes changes in Auditor Scherr’s staff, including the removal of D. G. Lilly amid party maneuvering surrounding the Swisher nomination.
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Lancet
LaIeia
D.G. Lily
Scherr
Hax
Lilly
Bolter
Naleigh County
Swisher
Audttor Scherr
West Virginia
Charleston
Platform contrasts in Roosevelts era trust law push
A historical column critiques the Roosevelt era stance on antitrust and trust regulation. It compares Republican platform pledges to enforce laws against monopolies with Democratic positions, noting calls for stronger federal oversight, publicity, and fair competition, while highlighting party differences.
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Roosevelt
Iast
Rigantlc
Dar of Justice
Fm Hejiblican
Republican Party
Juntaul
Vorswell
Justice
Raut
Bryan Dem
Ts Wen
Rumors On Delegates At Charleston Convention
Preston County Senator Bumuel J. Montgomery reports in the Preston Leader that about 105 delegates elected to the Charleston Republican state convention misunderstood the event as a conference or reform gathering. He notes only 21 from Monongalia and 13 from Randolph remained when the true purpose became clear, with the rest returning to the Republican camp.
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Bumuel J. Montgomery
Preston County
Charleston
Preston
Arnold ‘Scherr
Court House
Monongala
Randolph
Republican state convention scenes in Charleston and campaign notes
At the Charleston Republican state convention candidates spoke of steadfast party loyalty and readiness for prevailing victory. The Fairmont West Virginian pledges strong support for Charles W. Swishar and the Republicans, while local guests visit the Maymakers. Also includes an ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure and a note on domestic remedies for catarrh.
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Fairmont
West
Sitipsnn Dialect Board Meeting Notice in Wilmeet
Notice from Sitipsnn dialect board in Wilmeet on Tuesday May 1 1908 announcing sale of teachers for local schools and referencing Sweet Melody Flour.
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Esldent
Wilmeet
Cle
Notice of pardon request and testimonial fragment
Notice from T Beverly Flowers inmate at West Virginia penitentiary applying after August 1908 for pardon recommendation to governors office. Fragment includes testimonials about stomach remedies and a 1966 Georgia letter, plus a Botson Iowa resident praise for Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets.
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T. Beverly Flowers
West Virginia’ Penitentiary
Toums of Directors
Health Coffee by Dr Shoop imitates real coffee
A Racine Wisconsin doctor announces Health Coffee as a safe substitute made from toasted grains malt and nuts. He claims it resembles coffee but contains no real coffee and can be prepared quickly. Sold by all dealers.
Price Drop Shocks Market as Bargains Hit Stores
A garbled but readable notice indicates a price drop to twenty five cents on pears, with mention of a one third reduction and a price sale by several sellers. The fragment hints at a chaotic bid and market reaction under a wary Chamberlain influence, with buyers reacting swiftly.
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Chamberlain
Kodol advertised as relief for stomach trouble
An advertisement touts Kodol for digestive distress and stomach trouble. It claims quick, complete relief with a short course and notes the product is sold by all druggists.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Enduring Remedy Claim
In 1892 a major outbreak of ill health spurred the introduction of Rhaherian's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It allegedly gained wide acceptance for decades, praised by druggists and buyers alike, with enduring sales across the United States and beyond. The advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a pleasant, easy to take pill carried by all druggists.
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Rharherian
Han
DeWitt
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