Prohibitionists Forecast Victory in 1910 Shadowed by Coal Mine Loss
State news recalls an incident at Lock No 7 on the Kanawha River where a man from Pittsburgh narrowly escaped a runaway, Governor Dawson arrives in Charleston after Workington duties, and a tree strike injures the Mencar family near Fairmont. The Norfolk and Western mine reports April gains, while Teolore Alvord predicts Prohibition gains. Bethe Jeffropy, a Login county woman, and a moonshiner are sentenced to one year in Huntington federal court.
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Bethe Jeffropy
Login County
Hisheen
Huntington
Taft praised for integrity and leadership in public service
A retrospective tribute lauds William Howard Taft highlighting his impartial vigor in defending property rights, promoting government accountability, and unyielding rectitude. It extols his diplomatic skill, sense of duty, and ability to work with colleagues as best suited for the presidency.
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Ohare
Wien
Lahorto
Labrg
Philippines
Seth
Buevesh
Eyore
Manhomf
Mma Temiso
United States
Hetter
William ‘Howard Taft
Secret “treatment” promises charms for women’s arms and neck
An early 20th century pamphlet advertises a salon style concealment recipe. It touts a skin absorbing nerve stimulant mixed with glycerin and rose water to allegedly develop arms and neck and enhance feminine charm. It urges readers to apply the solution nightly for weeks to see “most beautiful development.”
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Madam Moneaux
New York
Jonig
Ars i Nwek
Aden
Louis
Sant Omtveriva
John F Sturm Dies in Enterprise at 74 After Decades of Service
John F Sturm, 74, longtime county figure and former county commissioner, died last night in Enterprise after an extended illness. Surviving relatives include his wife Aix Kank, a daughter, and several sons living in Columbia, Enterprise, and nearby cities. Funeral services will be held at the home on Thursday afternoon at 2 with Rev. WM Long officiating. burial in the Enterprise cemetery follows.
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Suvinston
John F.sturm
Usens
Uae
Sturm
Counlya Most Ua
Tvo
Mynera
Mr. Lufitaitre
Aix Kank
Ahrée
Lloyd Sufem
Columbia
OG A.M
Joudy Clyde
Luetin Rium
Enterprise
Mol Cy Dy
Rayahters
St Jon's
Ali
AL My
Shinnston
My. Sturm
Entorpeise
Sweet Melody Flour Advertises Insurance Indemnity Plan
An offering claims sickness and accident protection for a small monthly premium. Indemnity payments include 62 weeks of disability, 500 per week until death, 60 per month for all accidents, 10 per month for all illnesses for 26 weeks, plus partial indemnity for 28 weeks. Cost is one dollar per month. Charles W. Wonchester, 1000 Main St, Clarksburg, W. Va. BeN Phone 208W.
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Charles W. Woncester
Main St
Clarksburg
W. Va
Ben
Sweet Melody Flour Tad Attack of Dysentery Cured
An elderly gentleman from Wolcott Vermont praises a cholera and dysentery remedy called Chanhey Jain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoes Remedy. He claims it cured him after exposure and says he kept it in stock and obtained it promptly with the help of MT Leach, a Vermont druggist, for sale by all dealers.
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Chanihey Jain
MT Leach, Dragelst
Wolcott
Missing Dogs Lead to Unclear City Court Docket
At a regular police court session Mayor Edward I Wood presides over a case where three prisoners may face six months imprisonment in the city jail. Officials lack names and exact fines or losses, with the court docket and records unavailable at city headquarters.
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Edward I. Wood
Eot
Haymond Cemetery gathering on Wednesday afternoon
A tragic accident at Haymond Cemetery occurred when a jumper truck struck a 13 year old boy, son of Myani Mire Rose Stow. The service was led by Mr Feather at Quiet Den, with attendance from local officials and family.
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Haymond Cometer
Johnson Stout
Oenethry
Myani
Rose OL Stow
Markebure
Brian Monday
Mr. Feather
Bf Abe
Fini Piano Tuning at Palritat Workshop
J T Bastian plane tuner operates from 479 WaAtont Avenue Palritat offering piano tuning services. The listing mentions bike attention and academy associations with BL Joseph's anademy, but details are unclear.
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Fini
J.T. Bastian
WaAtont Avenue
Palritat
Wheelin
Joseph
Dr Shoop Pain Tablets Promised Relief Ads
Fragmented ad text touts Dr Shoop pain tablets claiming fast relief within 20 minutes for any pain. Mentions price of 25 cents per bottle of 20 tablets and a storefront address with odd spellings.
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Shoop
Shea
Prisaur
Thor
Piamient
Carlite Court
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