Political grafters and campaign tricks from a bygone era
The article surveys methods used to curry support for incumbents and candidates, detailing letter campaigns, fundraising appeals, and organizing tactics. It cites petitions for patronage, letters from friends and backers, and the influence of labor leaders, bartenders, and immigrant communities in backing or opposing campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Morgen
Aviost-Packer
Menishea
Hxeuie
Gowrtine
Harty Dome
Cutt- Jest
Vaullous Duane
Lane
Elkons Girl on Jaunt to Virginia City
Elkins, June 17. Elkion, in the ver te of Minn Hui Jackson, book keeper for the Hell Telephone Camp pany, plans a pedestrian tour to Virginia City with Wenton and others. The piece notes trips of twenty to fifty miles, daily hikes, and mentions family members and local events amid a flurry of semi coherent society items and brief notices.
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Elkins
Elkion
Minn Hui Jackson
Hell Telephone Camppany
Wenton
Mib Jackain
Mion Jackson
Wilfred
Chm Jottervtin
Mer
Tevity
Virginia
Prolonged Local Notices and Personal Visits in Shepherdstown Area
Readable fragments describe visitors to Shepherdstown and surrounding towns including Miss Koontz and Miss Houry visiting relatives, a bishop officiating at a Protestant Episcopal church, and local residents hosting guests. An auction notice and estate sale details reference property near Summitt Park with legal narration and payment terms.
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Aaron Boyer
Koontz
Shepherdstown
Dean Koonts
Delbert Moore
Tulma
Okla
Mra
Moore
W. Watring
Beverly
W. J. Gravatt
Parkers
Burg
Princed
Protestant Episcopal Church
Michel Houry
Nelto Me. Dunker
Pairmont
A.C. Minear
Parson
Co. Strieby
Joh Paul Jones
Morgantown
Niking Thente
Hanger
Arthur Uanger
Hallmars
Annapolis
Miew Meaurie Daugherty
Cumberland
Philip Daugherty
Firat Street
J. S. Kemper
Boston
Local Hardware Ad Highlights Cement Blocks and Sewer Pipe
An early 20th century style ad from West. Bath features cement blocks lime and planing services. It markets right quality and service with emphasis on plumbing and sewer pipe products. Includes references to a store and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Fend Stoyly
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Cincinnati
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Wes
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Johnson-Garrett Company
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R. T. Lowndes Department Store
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