Giant Mound Becomes West Virginia State Park
The vast Grave Creek Mound near Moundsville in Ohio Valley has been purchased by West Virginia and converted into a public park. The state paid 25 000 dollars with 5 000 donated by heirs and similar sums raised by schoolchildren. the last payment due next October. The mound, 70 feet high and 900 feet in circumference, dates back centuries and is tied to early mound builder culture with Fort Henry nearby and Betsy Zane’s reenlisted defense during settler conflicts.
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Moundshire
W. Va
Grave Creek Flats
Oslo River
Ohio Valley
West Virginia
Mountain State
McFadden
American
Miami
Ohio River
Mexico
Cortes
Joseph Tomlinson
Pittsburg
Little Grove Creek
Moundsville
Tomlinson
Ohio
Wheeling
Fort Henry
Simon Girty
White Cloud
Blackfeet
Betsy Zane
G. 8
Borrowed Smiles and Clever Wordplay in 19th Century Humor
A collection of humorous anecdotes and witticisms from late 19th to early 20th century publications. Jokes about divorce attitudes, speech errors, romance misunderstandings, polite society, and father son quips feature characters such as Miss Dolliver, Lord Brakeleigh, and Mr Vicky. The tone mimics a society column with short, punny exchanges.
Roosevelt Homecoming Sparks Unprecedented Parade Demand
New York officials report an extraordinary demand for ocean going excursion boats and parade space for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt’s June 18 return from Europe. Organizations nationwide seek naval and land parade roles, with Western ranchmen, police units, and civic groups offering escorts and displays to honor the former president.
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New York City
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Europe
New York
Colonel Roosevelt
Northwest
Hancock
Wadsworth
Hamilton
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Arthur F. Cosby
General Reception Committee
Far West
William A. Campbell
William Loeb, Jr
Omaha
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wyoming
West
Zach Mulhall
Loeb
Oklahoma City
Okla
J. Edwin Browne
Baltimore
Army and Navy Union
Union
Hne. C
Busse
Seventh Regiment
Hernon Weller
Centurion
Centurion Road Club
Bieyere Club
America
Tributes to Mark Twain After Death Across America
President Taft praised Mark Twain for giving enduring American literary pleasure. Notable tributes from William Lyon Phelps, Colonel Sirginson, Julia Ward Howe, Hamlin Garland, George Ade, Booth Tarkington, Charles Major, and James Whitcomb Riley reflect Twain's national impact, humor, and deeply American voice.
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Taft
Mr. Clemens
Mark Twain
Samuel L. Clemens
America
United States
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Tom Sawyer
Huckleberry Finn
Thomas Wentworth Sirginson
Boston
Julia Ward Howe
Twain
Mississippi River
George Ade
Kentland
Ind
Booth Tarkington
Indianapolis
Charles Major
James Whitcomb Riley
New Patriotic Order Formed For Colonial Descendants
The Society of Colonial Descendants is organized with headquarters in Washington and aims to establish chapters nationwide. Brigadier General Carl A. Woodruff retired is governor general, Dr. Joseph G C Bulloch deputy. Colonial hall to be built in Washington to preserve colonial spirit and values. George Washington chapter for men and Martha Washington chapter for women planned, modeled after the Society of Mayflower Descendants.
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Society of Colonial Descendants
Washington
United States
Carl A. Woodruff
U.S. A
Joseph G.C. Bulloch
Roosevelt
Colonial Hall
George Washington
Martha Washington
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Monument to the Howes Unveiled in Spencer Mass May 19
A $3,000 monument funded by Howe family subscriptions across the United States will be unveiled in Spencer Massachusetts on May 19 to honor Elias Howe Jr William Howe and Tyler Howe three brothers born in Spencer. Elias invented the sewing machine William built the truss bridge and Tyler devised the spring bed. The ceremony will feature an address by Andrews Howe of Worcester Massachusetts.
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Howe
United States
Spencer
Mass
Elias Howe, Jr
William Howe
Tyler Howe
Elias Howe
Andrews, Howe
Worcester
Legacies to Five Belles in Julia Taintor Will
The will of Julia Lord Taintor leaves 5000 dollars to Bacon Academy and 2000 dollars to the First Ecclesiastical Society at Colchester Connecticut. It also bequeaths her personal property to the wives of her five brothers named Isabella Corstock Isabella Ryan Tainter Isabella Spencer Annabella Taintor and Georgiana Taintor.
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Julia Lord Taintor
Bacon Academy
First Ecclesiastical Society
Colchester
Conn
Isabella Corstock
Joe
Isabella Ryan Tainter
Smith
Isabella Spencer
Jhin
Annabella Taintor
Georgiana Taintor
Charile
Brewer’s Thirteen Cows Test Tuberculin Free
Dairyman Brewer had thirteen dairy cattle tested for tubercular affections by Dr. Downing. The two day procedure involved injections and multiple temperature readings. All cows showed no trace of disease. the results were reported as exceptionally even and healthy with a complete chart available.
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Downing
Brewers
Brewer
Rexall Mucu-Tone Offer for Catarrh Debility Relief
Catarrh causes debility and Rexall Mucu-Tone is claimed to restore health by correcting metabolism and boosting appetite and weight. The offer promises a full refund if not satisfied after trying the remedy, with two sizes 50c and 1.00 and sale exclusively at Cook & Sherman Rexall Store on the corner of W. Cor. Square.
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Rexall Mucu
Rexall
Cook & Sherman
W. Cor. Square
Howard Benn seeks Republican nomination for county auditor
Howard Benn announces candidacy for county auditor of Washington county. He seeks the Republican nomination at the June primaries. He states the race is subject to Republican voters in the county.
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Washington County
Foley Remedy Promises Cure for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
Advertisement from Lemmon's Pharmacy and McKlinney Drug Company touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as a universal cure for kidney and bladder ailments, claiming it can treat any case within medical reach.
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Foley
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Mcklhinney Drug Company
Frey’s photographs praised by top judges for quality
The ad claims Frey’s photographs are highly valued by leading judges, inviting readers to visit and see for themselves. It stresses simple superiority in quality as the reason for the praise.
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Frey
The Royal Market Ad Brags About Fresh Libbys Fruit
An advertisement touts The Royal as the best stocked market in the state offering Libbys peaches pears apricots and plums at lower prices. It claims good tender home dressed pork and veal and urges customers to visit to save money.
City Bus Line Order Hotline Promises Prompt Service
Call up Phone No. 659 Black and leave orders, which will be promptly attended to by Frank Rogers. Glue street and number.
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Frank Rogers
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Willie
Chicago News
Klein
NEW Patriotic Order
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A. Anderon
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B. B. Berdo
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BP. J. Palmer
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A. Anderson
A. Harvey
T. J. Betdo
H. C. Hull
S. Brewer
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West Chester and Washington Co
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