Consolidation of telephone systems urged by editorials
A 1915 era discussion advocates consolidation of rival telephony providers in West Virginia cities including Fairmont. It highlights public demand for a single system with price controls, noting current ownership intertwining companies and the push for plan-based merger timing to avoid monopoly. It also touches on public support and regional examples toward unified service.
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Ft Ieretry
Fairmont
West Virginia
Rye Systems
Iimes
Hare
Felrmant
Faismont
Nursing Mothers Diet and Care for Breastfeeding Babies
Advice on infant feeding from birth through weaning, emphasizing breast milk as primary nutrition and when to supplement with bottles. Instructions cover foods for nursing mothers, fluids, sleep, relaxation, limiting coffee and tea, constipation remedies, and hygiene for preventing sore breasts. Includes a recipe for bran bread and notes on washing and caring for the breasts before and after nursing.
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Tue Amother
Weil
Cocos Mar
Pee Sere TRAVELETTE On Paramaribo City Seaport Life
A fragmentary travel sketch portrays Paramaribo as a prominent South American seaport with Dutch influence. It notes early morning street life, racial diversity, and attire, highlighting Dutch, Indian, East Indian, and African groups, and mentions the historical mixing and conquests shaping the city’s population dynamics.
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Duichymen
Dresed
Mohammidas
Finess
Mamcot
Ine Cooke
Quien
Strican Crescent
Slater
Dures Guianz
Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer Advertisement Claim
An advertisement promotes Ban Hal Color Restorer or Q-Ban as a simple, safe method to darken gray hair. It claims even root-based coloration, no stickiness, and a glossy, healthy look with no scalp harm. Available for 50 cents at Wells Haymaker Droz Store, Clarkstars Main Street.
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Dancroft
Thair
Haymaker Droz
Slavery Abolition Shapes Guiana’s Postwar Society
The text describes 19th century Guiana where Africans who were enslaved gained freedom in 1863 and formed communities maintaining African customs including polygamy. It notes white colonists failed to conquer swamps, leaving former slaves influential while Dutch Galanz and others prosper in cocoa, coffee, bananas, and new rubber wealth from wild forests and tropical fruits.
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Guiana
Africa
Galanz
Test Sows From the Frelsr of Sciece
Houston end I vestios.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sciece
Houston
Vestios
Seed fumigation method to curb imported plant pests
The Department of Agriculture has adopted a vacuum chamber fumigation using hydrocyanic acid gas to treat imported seed, claiming deeper penetration and shorter exposure. Caution is urged as the chemical is highly dangerous, with ongoing experiments using other agents like cantherides and carbon disulfide.
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Department of Africulture
Canthereas
Flowers and a secret wedding in a comedy vignette
Mary receives an avalanche of flowers after a dropped line from the whimsical Mr. Simphammer. He reveals his seven marriages and plans to marry her, then the pair wed en route home from a funeral, amid playful misunderstandings and lighthearted charm.
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Wey
Elaborate Display of New Summer Fabrics at Burton's Fashion
Thousands of yards of fashionable sheer materials for summer frocks on display. Rariety of styles and color effects including endian Burton's Fashion and chiffon Voiles in floral patterns printed plain and Rice Voiles Printed Flaxon and Batiste. Suk Stripe Crepes and Shadow Voiles priced from 19¢ to 39¢ per yard.
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Endian Burton
Charming Net Laces For Summer Frocks
The trimming department showcases net laces in many varieties and widths from narrow to very wide. Colors include White, Ecru, Paris and Black at moderate prices. Numerous patterns and weights offered to complement summer dresses.
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Demas
Ecru
Paris
Knit Underwear For Women And Children Ad Offers Complete Stock
An advertisement promotes dependable knit underwear for women and children with a wide range of styles and sizes. It highlights boys and girls summer union suits, women's calonsuits, trimmed under suits, vests, and lace trimmed pants in various sizes and price points.
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Wwomen
Real Estate Transfers Recorded by County Clerk
In the Office of the County Clerk transfers list various deeds recorded by J. J. Crews and others. Warrants show multiples of lots and parcels in Glenwood Mount Clare Harwood Colonial Heights and Steeler Heights. Names include Jesse F. Randolph Emma May Crites Mary F. Kidd Frank Gregoire Cora Staffer and S. J. Hymen.
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Jesse F. Randolph
W. I. Bishop
Salem
Ynch-Enio
Are Improvement Company
Secratus
Emma May Crites
Glenwood
Mary F. Kidd
Frank Gregoire
Adamston
Lillian D. Booth
Vincent Mutrorie
Mount Clare
Wilertin
Brothers
Cora Staffer
Hes J. J. Crews
EEE Ghoth Sidebottom
S. J.hymen
Harwood
Maxtio
J. J Crews
S. Jo Hrman
Newman
Claude W. Gore
Colonial Heights
S. Fretwell
GL. Humphress
Bee oSteaey Heights
L. Humphrey
Emma Fretous
Stealer Heights
J__Crees
J. Crees
Fine Grove
Teent Indictments Withheld From the Public
Juvenile indictments for vilestier acts were filed but the public release was withheld as the council desired the issuance of ar faxes to the public.
Beautiful New Summer Blouses at Dollar Prices
A fragment from a shopping page highlights new summer blouses priced at one dollar or similar low costs. The legible text mentions street vendors or shops with short sleeve garments and promotional terms.
Mattresses On Sale In Bedding Store
Now on sale at ten dollars and seven fifty for mattresses. Properly built and tufted items marketed as bed furnishings appear in the bedding shop on the second floor.
Infanez body found near Baltimore Ohio coast in Grafton area
Police investigate discovery of a dead woman found in a river or embankment near Wendel mines by Grafton. Body shows wrapping and paper. some identifiers found but coroner’s report not yet issued. Local officers gathering details and awaiting confirmation.
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Jane
Baltimore
Ohio
Wendel Mines
Mear Grafton
Conro
Steamer Torpedoed Destroys Crew. Survivors Land At Chatham
After a steamer was torpedoed, members of the crew were drowned. Fortunate survivors were landed at Chatham, with 27 men missing or presumed lost amid the disaster.
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Fortune Furthors
Chatham
Verdici fragment reports deaths from suffocation and hostile force claims
Fragmentary note from London hints at deaths by suffocation and unborn births amid hostile actions. Mentions an individual named Judees Verdici and references a wife, with unsure details about the involved parties and circumstances.
Unclear fragment on San Luis Potosi and generals
Fragment mentions San Luis Potosi capital yesterday and notes killings of three generals and capture of names, but details are incomplete and unclear about events or sources.
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San Luis Potosi
Removals at Venice Cathedral Portals for Safety
Portals of the cathedral of St Marss Venice have been removed from the German place of safety due to fear they could be damaged by hostile forces or warships.
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St Marss
Venice
Fragmentary report from Warsaw theater incident noted
A chaotic scene at a Warsaw theater ends with two injured during a disrupted performance as police and witnesses describe a crowded venue and a chaotic rush for exits. Authorities investigate the incident and identify potential security concerns.
Hobson at Charleston Burser Visit
Fragmentary OCR note records Hobson visiting Charleston on Thursday. Limited readable text mentions a person or event and a name resembling Shimmstan, with no clear dates or locations other than Charleston.
Russians Seize Key Positions In Major Action
Russian forces captured a series of strategic locations near an unspecified front as reports described intense fighting. The army unit leadership and headquarters, including Condon and Jane, were mentioned in fragmented briefings amid mounting tensions.
New Electric Act Allocates Funds for County Project
A local assembly approves a measure directing 759000 dollars to construction in Fayette County. The plan includes related allocations totaling about 25 million for Maria project. Officials say work will begin soon.
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Maria Fayette County
Discharge of Clar ence Corothees in bankruptcy case
In the Northern District of West, Clarence Corothees is granted discharge from debts under a bankruptcy filing. The court notes certain debts are excepted from discharge. Northam retore and related notices appear in the record. Court clerk Welch & Fullerton, druggists, ordered delivery of documents to all parts of the district.
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Pistes de
Pometeer
Oss
Clarence
Saar
Erittom
Honorebies
Aes
Pramn
Marpteye
Clarence Corothees
Welch & Fullerton
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