Prohibition Debate Divides State Democratic Press
An Evening Fcho discusses the Wheeling Register stance against statewide prohibition while urging temperance plank inclusion in the Democratic platform. Editorials note resistance to banning alcohol and warn that a prohibition clause could be a vote driver or loss for the ticket. The piece cites figures like General Axfey and analyzes party dynamics in Charleston and Wheeling.
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Wheeling Register
Wy’ Tintin
Register
BM. Oxley
Axfey
Oid
Virginia
Democrats Face Sheriff Nomination Feud With Many Candidates
The county faced a crowded Democratic sheriff nomination race as candidates seek districts to claim. Observers warn the convention will trigger a complex battle over the allocation of districts and the party’s strongest candidate.
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Nia
Randolph County Closes Chapter with Elopement and Lightning Event
A cloud burst damaged Tolbard and Spiker lumber road bridges while in Randolph county Charles Bishop of Sutton and Mion Lille Ruf of Buckhannon eloped to Oakland and wed. Court house home was struck by lightning. Four Piedmont graduates received diplomas at the opera house. The Republican county committee organized with N. G. Keim as chairman and Herman Johnson as secretary. Cuthbert A. Osborn is in Charlestown.
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Tolbard & Spiker Lumber
Randolph County
Charles Bishop
Sutton
Mion Lille Ruf
Buckhannon
Oakland
Elkins
Court House
Piedmont Opera House
Westernport High School
Republican County Committee
N. G. Keim
Herman Johnson
Beautiful Changes Wrought For Thin Women
Madam Moncaux a New York beauty specialist claims a secret method to enhance neck bust and arms. The remedy uses glycerine Rose water Nature Cadomene and borax applied twice daily for weeks to develop a fuller appearance. The ad urges readers to try the home mix as essential feminine beauty.
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Madam Moncaux
New York
Duggise
Hyomel Inhaler Cures Catarrh Coughs and Asthma
A testimonial ad touts Hyomel as a cure for catarrh coughs and asthma. It claims dramatic relief from throat droppings and persistent coughing, with guarantees of refund if ineffective. The pitch markets a dry inhalation therapy and a bottle price of 59 cents plus terms.
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Philip
Hart
Taconb
N. H. Reader
Harrison & Harrison
Hackon & Harrison
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Quick Vital Boost
A period ad touts Dr Shoop's Restorative as a fast acting tonic to cure spring fatigue and nervous weakness. It claims to restore energy, appetite, digestion, and liver and kidney function within about 48 hours, urging readers to try it through local drugstores.
Indemnity Offer Promised Amid Garbled Ad Text
A damaged clipping presents an indemnity proposal with mixed, unclear pricing for accident and sickness coverage. Names and numbers appear jumbled, mentioning Charles Worcester and a Clarkature address alongside stray product references and nonsensical lines.
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Democratic Party
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Puisher
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Brand
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Fairmont
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Charleston
Clarksburg
ING Store
Malin Street
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