League uses youth votes in 1904 campaign drive
The American Protective Tariff League of New York begins a voter outreach aimed at young electors for the 1904 presidential election. It asks members and contacts for names and addresses of young men likely to vote next year, to mail literature on the two parties’ issues. The piece discusses smallpox quarantine plans and health facility thoughts amid broader political and business concerns.
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American Protective Tariff League of
New York
Yin Ledeveram
Timnessessaur
Elt
Ner
Railroad delays and dirt shoveling fueled by corruption claims
A garbled account cites promises and refusals by Wabash and Little Kanawha contractors who packed up after a failed road deal. It hints at graft and local papers hinting the railroad will rise with more dirt work, pressed by political influence.
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Grafton
His Last Hope Realized in 1889 Oklahoma Settlement
An 1889 Oklahoma land rush tale notes a settler’s brutal bout of diarrhea from bad water and heat. A neighbor hippoes him with Chamaboettain’s Coke Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, giving a single bottle twice, ending in rapid recovery and sleep. A druggist George C. Stone offers the remedy for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Fortune
Hsis
Hong
Jose
Dinonder
George C. Stone
Buys and Sells Horses and Boarding at Barns
M D Stuart is buying and selling horses at his large barns on Traders alley behind the Central Presbyterian church. He aims to have horses on hand and will take a few boarders at the barn. Also announces Eureka Plumbing company opening in the Stotler building Glen Elk with Gould as president and Johnnon as manager ready for plumbing gas and fittings with both phones.
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Grafton Sentinel
Post
Pittsburghk & Southern Railway Co
Wabadi
Tnt
Gram
Tte
Nerve
Emia
Telegum
Pastani
The
Sentinel
Kanawha
M.D. Stuart
Traders Alley
Clarksburg Vrander
Miztt
Eureka Plumbing Company
Stotler
Fifth Street
Glen Bik
AS. Gould
Charles M. Johnnon
Eureka Plumbing
Clarksburg
W. Va
Reynolds
Main Street
J. Lynch & Co
Mineral Water for Sale Deliveries by Elliott at Several Stores
Agent Luther W. Elliott will daily deliver Francis mineral water in one gallon bottles at 10 cents each to multiple business houses including T A Rone’s news stand Pike street Dland’s drug store McClaskey’s grocery and others with headquarters at the Elliot Bakery South Second Street contact via Home Phone 315. Also notes a chemical analysis and a palmistry reading offer with a Swager hotel visit for a one week period.
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Wate
Luther W. Elliott
Elliot Bakery
South Second Street
TA Rone
Pike Street
Dland’s Drug Store
McClaskey’s
Morgantown
Maryland Rye and Cumberland Beer Sold at Distill S Prices
Local ad from Family Liquor Store near the post office promises Maryland Rye at distillers’ prices and Cumberland beer as best on the markets. Owlers promptly filled orders with goods delivered to any city address.
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Maryland
Cumberland
Watt
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Dist Thoes Remedy Ad
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Dist thoes Remedy praised for stomach relief and diarrhoea in children. Mrs Sarah W Cartin of Le Mass reports improved appetite after using the tablets. Sold by George C Stone druggist with additional local listings and real estate transfers noted.
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Sarah W. Cartin
Mass
Chamberlain
Saile
George C. Stone
Wandering Western Vacation and Elusive Ad Breach
Daniel Hamilton, a bank bookkeeper, took an extended trip across the Pacific coast visiting Denver Salt Lake City and San Francisco. He enjoyed the journey for weeks, exploring major points of interest. An ad promotes Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming relief from headaches and nervous distress with a money back guarantee.
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Daniel Hamilton
Vraders Bank
Pacific Coast
Chitra
Denver
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
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Republic Party and
People
W, VA
Daly
Daily Telegram
Showacre Bracewe
St.a. Roue
Pike St .Traders Hotel
Samme
Wabash
Merriman
Avings
Oxford
Ideal
Colt
Corona
Oxfords
W. T. Merriman
Third ST
the Sentinel
Gego
Mont
Elliott
Mwlane Stilt
Swager
Deeds
Douglass
Smith and
J. F. Barnett
Highland
JW. Dodge
Loyd Washbrunn
AL Wy Thrust
Ranger Johneon
Jane Gomer
Glenniuorubillion
Eit Jalwin Maxwell Et al
Eta
Ueworth
Maple Avenue
City
A. Collins
George Collins
Ceanile
Floyd J. Green
Charles Tl. Green
Coal District
Frank G
Journal American
N.Y
May
Rone
Swagers
Tion
Mines
Adamston
Cecil B. Highland
C. S. Apple
West Main St
Shirey's Aid Stand
F. A. Robinson & Sok
Russell & Carpenter
Sar
Neleet
Showacre Bros
Dautertian Brs
General Newgdealers
Postofice
Pike St
Dr. Harper
Gassburg Transfer Company
Pike Atevedl
X. B. Warper
Jacobs
W. R. McKee
Merchant Tailor
C. L. Edmonds
Oak Street
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