West Virginia politics and River dam dispute noted in Washington visit
In Washington Congressman Woodyard met with Secretary of War Baker amid a West Virginia centric briefing. The talks touched on river obstruction near Friendly and a petition urging removal of a dam blocking boat access. Also covered were pension moves, post office appointments, and a push to restore Creek branch service amid labor and political maneuvering.
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Washington
C. Dee
Baker
West
Martinaburg
We War Department
Attenton
H Alderson
Friendly
Citzens
Sueha
Mantmoras
Tat Pice
Woodyard
Memorial and pension bills move in Congress
The memorial is expected in January on a Sunday with addresses by Judge Moss and West Virginia House members. Invitations reach relatives of the dead congressman and the West Virginia Society in Washington. Judge Moss has ties to the society, and members will attend. Sutherland bills for Wallace B. Phil Ups and Rev Nelson M Miller, each about monthly sums, face Senate opposition. Sutherland expects Senate passage in four weeks. A related pension bill for DaMdley, Parkersburg, and others has been sent to the Pension Commissioner by regional representatives. Henry notices new arrivals next door amid a casual conversation about furniture and a short, humorous exchange.
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A.A. Lilly
West Virginia
Z. Taylor Vinuon
Huntington
Lilly
Ira I. Robinson
The
Sun
Ciem Shaver
Fairmon
Pary
Wesl Virginia
Clarence Ty
Watwon
Chplgin Shaver
West Viegaile
Wathington
Watnon
Shaver
Ealy
William Hatnivs Smith
Warkeraburg
Missex Nellie Sunning
Mary “Gorman
Clarksburg
Hairach EB. Marto
Martinsburg
Wuige E.G. Suuilth
Frederick Sannoy
Geo. HH. Hoffmeyer
Euccesanr
Alstraet
Addresnes
Callengues
Judge Moss
Wil
West Virginia Society
Washington
Artillowl
Deservediyy Punaine
Congressmoh
Jurge
Howard Sutherland
Luoure
Wallace B. Phil Ups
French Creek
Uuu
Nelson M. Miller
Senate
Sutherland
Wiese
House
Sutheriauu
Penston Tor DaMdley
Vas Ley
Parkersburg
Sissousiecratais
James A. Vanseuy
Blkins
McDonald
Cairo
Mary Be
Glycerine and Bark Claim Prevents Appendicitis
A brief note describes a simple mixture of glycerine and bark, sold as Adlor tka, claimed to soothe bowel and stomach issues and purportedly prevent appendicitis. It touts quick relief from constipation and sour stomach through a single spoonful and notes merchants like Martin's Delis in Stare.
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Fairmont
Eoise Adlard
Elronie
Martin
Fairy Mont Town Adapts To Sudden Winter Weather
Rapid weather shift from autumn warmth to winter blizzard alters town life. Children ride street slopes and coasters while adults huddle, and dining shifts toward heavier meats. An AntiTuberculosis officer encounters a ten year old pleading for funds as investigation uncovers a widow and three children in dire circumstances. The father died of tuberculosis three years ago.
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Fairymont
Boya
Ani
AntiTubercutoxin Association
O City
Musterole Heals Pains Quick With Comfortable Ointment
When head pains strike the Musterole rub on temples and neck to ease the ache. The white ointment made with oil of mustard relieves sore throats bronchitis croup and other pains without blistering. Doctors and nurses endorse Musterole for congestion rheumatism and injuries from sprains or bruises.
Notable Risk as Family Faces Tuberculosis Fate
A damaged fragment reports a father infected his wife and children with tuberculosis and the family now suffers. The Anti Tuberculosis committee, directing Red Cross fund allocations, plans immediate steps to try to save them.
Fairview Residents and Visitors Reported activity in Fairmont
A jumble of social and visiting notes from Fairview and Fairmont lists Mrs Martland of Franklin Pa visiting her sister Mrs Dempsey, numerous residents shopping in Fairmont on Wednesday, several named individuals visiting relatives, and holiday travel plans for Christmas and returns from Wallace and Clarksburg. The column also includes a fragment about humor and a poem line.
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Martland
Franklin, Pa
Siater
Mra
Dempsey
W. BD. Yout
A. M. Hatten
Ralph Mucheones
Edna Yout
Clyde Muchernay
Fairmont
Karl Hamilton
Irvin Toottman
Albert Ammons, Jr
Harry Luton
J. 5. Morrin
Pairmont
C. Toothman
Aira Harvey Rickets
Gentry
Virginia
May Flowers
Wallace
Harry Seymour
Clarksburg
J. L. Tennant
Louisa Sypple
Ulisses Opal Lee Batson
Huby Spodgrass
Mins Mitchugh
Fairmont Noremay
Will He
Mia
Dragon
Mix Margaree Chiat
Pincney Wilson
Vairmont
Lillia McBey
Margaret Chalfont
Claude Parker
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured By Iowa Reader
A damaged ad style testimonial promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for weak kidneys and backache. Mrs Lee of Fairmont says back pain eased after taking the pills and urges others with kidney trouble to use the same remedy.
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Down
Fairmont
Lee
Stutfierd
Dean
Doan
Hrice Lee
Radford
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffilo
N.Y
River Bend Health Notes and Local Visits
Mrs. Alice Powell remains seriously ill with multiple diseases. Fay Guthrie and Mira Gabbert suffer illnesses. George Tobey, Joeft, and others recover from injuries and illness. Miss Sable Barnes and Misses Marge Summers visit relatives while Frank Trippett and Roy Johnson relocate. Town residents, including Em Coombs and Ora Arnott families, are noted in weekly health and social notes.
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Alice Powell
Olle Fay
Doll Guthrie
Smith Wisman
Gonrke Tobey
Mira Ivy Gabbert
Martha Tenry
Panny Stephens
Morgantown
Atr
Herschel Coombs Amit Fo
Ralph
Little Falls
Itrechet Lanham
Kuit- Ups
Opokiska
Jesse
John Barer
Grant
Marge
Mary Summers
Em Coombs
Mistes Goldty
Zelma
Corn Remedy Claims Quick Relief From Callus
A pasted advertisement describes Goovens or similar remedy for corns and calluses. It touts rapid action with a few drops that soften and relieve pain, claiming the sticky liquid removes hardened skin upon application. The copy imitates old patent medicine prose with odd phrasing and emphasis on instant effect.
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