Where Is the Watling Post in West Virginia Dems
A fragmentary report discusses how Hiram Johnson leads in a state with Providence Wilson trailing, and questions party reorganization, political power, and potential favors from President and Democratic leaders. The tone is analytic on polling results and intra party maneuvering amid hard-edged politics.
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Hiram Johnson
Watson
West Vire
Vance C. McCormick
Wilton
Mr. McCormick
West Virginia
Cost of false pride and Villa's grip on Mexico
Dispatches from Mexico report Villa gaining control of key regions including wealthier cities and telegraph lines, threatening the fragile government. The expeditionary force may be ordered to capture or kill Villa, reducing the threat to Americans while altering the Mexican political landscape.
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Chihuaha
Mexico
Villa
Try
Alec Price
Columbus
Pershing
Iran
Something Nets in Sociology
Amateur sociologists once argued that female chastity is a market issue tied to wages and blamed charity work for social ills. The Pittsburgh charity scene is linked to rising drinking and social ruin, challenging theories of male depravity as the sole cause of family breakdown.
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Earé Wyig
Americas
Pittsburgh
Not a Square Tale of Life and Economics
A rambling critique questions medical and social explanations for drunkenness, arguing sociologists misapply gas laws to human behavior. It suggests economic reactions drive vice more than physiology, noting Lizzie Ribbons’ need for extra wages to sustain pleasures while implying men like John Doe face similar temptations when earning more.
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Pittsburgh
Lizzie Ribbons
John Doe
Lizzie
John
Ruff Stuff at Football Game and Local Notes
A fragmented village scene recalls a football game, with fans, a vanished pocketbook, and local chatter. Mentions of Morgantown publicity figure Ward Lanham and Wes eyan set amid a late night street décor theft, reflecting small town life and postgame reflections.
Tweed Legacy Stirs Calls for Reform and Deterrence
The article reflects on William M. Tweed and public reaction to overbearing power, noting the need for vigilance against corruption. It cites Wetz the Chicago Egg King as a recent example and urges stronger police vigilance, civic interest in vital statistics, and legislative action for uniform registration and public safety. It also mentions proposed measures in Europe and the Reichstag.
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Lammany
William M. Tweed
New York
Tweed
Wetz
Chicago
Public Health Council
West Virgginia Charities and Corrections Conference
November 1916 West Virginian Circulation Report
The West Virginian's November 1916 circulation averaged 5,764 copies daily, with October’s average at 5,485. Most of the home circulation targeted Fairmont and Marion County, the natural field for local merchants.
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West Virginian
Fairmont
Marion County
Letters on the proposed bond issue in Mont
The editor prints reader opinions urging or opposing a $740,000 municipal bond to fund paving and a bridge over the river. The letter discusses past bond use, alleged racial tensions, contractor issues, and questions the need and voter support for a new bond as elections approach.
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Ashwime
Atding
Amient
Hany
Marion
Went
Tn Wdy
Fe Contractors
North Carolina
Negrosu
North Caroliine
Negraca
Bani Isao
Sianis
Domestic labor and clerks highlighted in Charleston notices
A scattered Charleston front page reports demand for domestic help in the region with Eva Hughen in charge of the new Federal employment bureau and clerks tardy in reporting county election returns. The piece notes many applicants prefer clerical or professional positions and warns of possible proceedings if returns are not filed.
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Charleston
Virginia
Mira
Eva Hughen
Federal
Mies Hughen
Uie
W. Yaytee
Ninetren
Clerka i West Virgina
Wlectlum
Forms of Protection in American Policy Debate
Editorial argues for balanced use of patent and tariff protection for American industry. It contrasts Edison and Ford as patent beneficiaries with partisan claims, defending ongoing, continual protection to encourage invention, manufacture, and employment while guarding against foreign competition.
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Doylestons
Thomas A. Wison
Henry Ford
Woodrow Wilsay
Uli
Edison
Ford
Themason
Oother
Wwe
Gree
Haniell
Stogie Maker Records Low-Cost Roll Event in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia on December 1 local stockman Witzborzer rolled 60 stogies with tools costing under $1. A companion, Iv eluty Tw, claims an average 11,900 stogies per year and notes a board cost of 76 cents plus two kits.
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Wheeling
Bandamin Witzborzer
How Appendicitis Can Be Prevented
Fairmont readers are told simple remedies including buckthorn bark Blycorine and Adlort ka mix to relieve or prevent appendicitis. A single spoonful is claimed to ease constipation gas and stomach trouble, with Adiort-ka praised for thorough action. Martin's Drug Store.
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Fairmont
Martin's Drug
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