War News and Editorial Fragments From a Turbulent Era
A fragmented page surveys war material trade and contraband concerns, state policy, and public opinion amid a looming crisis. It discusses munitions, export controls, and taxation debates, with references to Britain and Allied lines, plus a promotional note for Triscuit as a wholesome wartime snack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimhurker
Teeathon
Riley
Elaiale
Auippowe
Germany
Mr Reiiford
Sven Tuouen
Alderalily Mors Chin
Tritia High
Turbulent War Efforts and Domestic Trade Debate
An 1818 era report discusses wartime policy, noting Democrats claim credit for improving U S industrial output. It highlights shifting trade issues, foreign and domestic commerce, and the role of tempering war trade. The piece references manufacturers and political figures amid calls for responsible war industry management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meath
Veownty
National For Manufacturers’ Association
Fuegainen
Ine
Equalry
Pratt
Postmaster Lobbyist Clash Over Tariff Law Enactment
President Wilson denounces a group as a lawful lobby pressuring for tariff policy and argues the Postmaster General must be governed by law. The article notes business leaders, managers, and public reaction amid Democratic opposition and calls for cooperation to secure tariff enactment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison of
America
Wilson
Sageno
World Sake
Winan
Women and War Debate in Political Rally Narrative
A wartime speech highlights women’s roles and sacrifices, arguing mothers should ready their sons for service. The piece notes opposition to war, gender equalities, and civic duty, with quotations on patriotism and the demand for female suffrage influencing national defense.
Fragmentary 19th century ad and meeting notes
The readable fragments mention a bid on property or stock, references to Van Metre and Stony Home Face, a Baltimore line with Bilin Jer'n Mill, and a 32 horse price at 41 per Nowe. Also notes the Mural Suffrage Association of West Virginia planning a series of meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinshuig
VanMetre
Butler MiMer
West Virginia
Lita
Clarksburg Council Orders Purchases By Written Orders
An 1916 council record notes all city department purchases must be on written orders signed by the purchaser and countersigned by the department committee chair, attested by mayor or city clerk. Bills without such orders will be rejected and notices will be published in city newspapers.
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Asa Rogular
Counsil
Clarksburg
Ciy
Ny Pub Shin
Council OF City OF
W. H. Cole
West Virginia Briefs From Parkersburg to Huntington
West Virginia briefs report Parkersburg residents saving property for the Tidewater Gas Company and a Parkersburg man recovering a plant from damage west of Howling Green. Montgomery notes a White Sulphur Springs worker found dead near the station from unknown causes. Charleston discusses outlook for Tay and forage crops and potential revenue gains for farmers. Wharling covers an impersonator in Montgomery County. McComas killed in a fall at a mine tipple. Freight coal tonnages and coke shipments across Norfolk Western and Virginian Railways noted. Grafton reports arrests in prohibition enforcement. Huntington notes rehabilitation efforts for prisoners via the Prisoners' Welfare Society.
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Charleston
West Virginie
Thiewonth
Shtly
Tay
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Niagara Falls
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Admiralty Court
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Paris
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United States
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Luke Agi
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Sanstor Gare
Fittennma
Ether Democrat
Wowan
DaLrolt
Rannvveit
Kanwe
Apoodk
Mandy Hess
Mets
Cal
Roconvell
Tne
the Daily Novelet
Waldo Hotel
Harrison County
Tradinh
Onlona
Mampahira County
Peach
Weel
Jens Loin
Park Anil Sauer
Annarace
Jim Peas
Apph
Mr Rey
Randolph County
Watts-Lamberd Co
New York
Hal
Real Valinty
Adella Porter
Ridgley
Mask
Headsville
Durlington
Thedmont
Bunday
Rhodmont
Ken Mira Magane Lente
Mineral Aesociation
Pmrmont
Fairmont
Complleville
Altiniorn, and Ohio Railroad
Airmont
Bairmont-Clarkaburg
Teachiiue Mathewsan
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Hall and
Bradford
Antal Mxetiso
Fedoras
Dowan Oil Cotman
J.T Howan Oil Company
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New Peet
Clarks Pe
West Vine
Foren Company
H.C. Scilarpter
Doman
Parkersburg
New Yorke City
Gilbert J. Watton
Tice Ga and Gas Company
Howling Green
Montgomery
White Sithur
Meniacenry
Hamilton
Winnan
Jol Jn Fe Manele
Bla
Ted Suter
Mark McComas
Carnantar
Mini Rides Colliery Company
Barry
Toparia
Department of Mine
Norfalk and Western Railroad
Tenis
Virginian Railway
Grafton
Joospolis
Harey Williame
Pitty
Boyd
Huntington
Foun
Superior
Clarksburg Telegram Co
Consolidated
Feinberg & Pos
City Water Today
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Water Board
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Lowndes Savings Bank
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