Winchester Passages on Corruption and Wheat Markets
The piece rails against corruption in West Virginia politics, citing Scott’s money influence and urging Democratic gains. It discusses wheat price manipulation, advises holding grain, and notes Virginia’s anti cursing law taking effect, with reminders of the era’s political and social tensions.
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West Virginia
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Scott
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Senate
Joseph
Bero
J. G. Hearns
State Senate
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Hearne
Scot
Virginia
General Assembly
Breach of Peace Misdemeanor Penalty Cited
The text states a person dealing with himself or relatives under circumstances calculated to provoke breach of the peace shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction fined from $2.50 to $5.00.
A Pestering Door Repair Becomes Extra Charge
In a humorous exchange, widow Mrs Jennings questions a carpenter Mr Huckins about a door fitting. He demonstrates hinge placement to prove correct alignment and jokes that the pestering job deserves an extra fee. The outcome hints at a light domestic scene from a period publication.
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Jennings
Fly
Honest old judge and a clever con in a courtroom tale
An editor recalls a Civil War era anecdote about an honest judge who was allegedly bribed with a letter for $500 but still ruled for Smith in the Smith Jones case. The tale ends with a wry remark about two candidates where only one can win.
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New York
William L. Brown
New York News
Colonel Brown
Youngstown
Smith-Jones
Smith
Jones
Epta Smith
White Linen Coat Suits Offer At Eight Fifty
Described as desirable and stylish, these white linen coat suits are priced at $8.50. The copy claims superior quality linen, evenly woven with enough weight to maintain shape without being too heavy, and recommends them confidently to buyers.
Linen Tourist Coat in Natural Linen Color
Linen Tourist Coats described as natural linen color priced at $500. Fifty four inches long, stated as good quality and lightweight. Advert describes garment as sensible and serviceable for automobile driving and railroad travel.
The Drinking Orchid and Its Fruitlees Search For Water
A naturalist recalls strange edge dwelling orchids along a Rio de la Pilata stream. The plants bend their stems to drink when water is present, then coil them up as the stream dries. A mass of faded orchids suffers as the ground dries, a poignant example of plant immobility.
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Rio de la Pilata
Fruitless Fame
A satirical note on a congress member famous for futile arguments and stubborn standoffs. The dialogue features Farmer Corn tessel lamenting that debates around here rarely progress and questions rarely rise to the top.
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Congress
Farmer Corntessel
Cold Feet Pun Revealed In Classic Quip
A witty line questions what happens when a man's temperature hits the minimum. The answer lands as a punchy joke: he has cold feet, ma'am.
Proviso Telegram Forgives Bridegroom on Return
A brief cartoon caption shows a bride reading a telegram from her father. The telegram states not to return and all will be forgiven, prompting teasing between the bride and groom about forgiveness and nuptial plans.
Blake's Visions and the Manchus In History Columns
The piece recounts William Blake’s visionary sessions with visitors and a fairy funeral in his garden as printed in the Chicago News. It then surveys the Manchus in China, noting the origin of the name Manchuria and distinctions between Manchus and Han Chinese per the New York Tribune.
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William Blake
Charles Lamb
Blake
Lot
Chicago News
Manchuria
China
Shun Che
New York Tribune
Memoirs of Mme Steinbeil Stir Interest After Paris Trial
The Paris trial figure Mme Steinbeil is living quietly in England. She has completed memoirs expected to sell well in England and France due to her connections with prominent figures. Her beauty has largely recovered after the ordeals she endured.
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Ees
Mme Steinbeil
Paris
England
France
Owin
French Republic
Endangered Elephants Threatened by East Africa Big Game Trade
The article warns that rising big game hunting in East Africa could wipe out larger mammals within about fifty years. Elephants face the harshest toll, with Antwerp imports alone representing a slaughter of at least 10,000 elephants each year despite sport restrictions.
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East Africa
Antwerp
Consciousness After a Fall Aboard The Bridge Story
A letter to the Exchange argues that belief people survive long falls is common but unfounded. It cites attempts and an English boy who shouted during a fall down a 250 foot pit to challenge the idea of immediate unconsciousness or death.
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Brooklyn Bridge
Heaviest rainfall hits Gainesboro area causing floods
The June rainfall brought byWednesday night and Thursday overwhelmed creeks in Gainesboro. Mail service through Bloomery delayed until Saturday. Local residents include Judge T. C. Adams and wife Hattie Adams visiting. Friends held annual meeting at M. E. Church, South with a large crowd attending. Grace and Lillian Pope of Greenwood visited relatives. Effa and Elizabeth Whitacre of Whitacre spent the day here. DeHaven and Adams families were out visiting yesterday.
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Gainesboro
Val
Bloomery Mail
T. C
Adams
Hattie
McDowell
M.S. Elliott
M. E. Church
South
Grace
Lillian ~ Pope
Greenwood
A Way of Explaining It
A London Tit-Bits humorous exchange about a newspaper typesetter error misreading twenty five years of married happiness as twenty five years of reckless happiness. The wife laments the blunder while the husband offers a light remark about the typesetter possibly sharing similar woes.
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John
London
First and Last Words Quotation Reflections
A Washington Herald quote notes people fixate on last words while Saint Pierre remarks that happiness comes from caring for others. The exchange suggests a contrast between final statements and ongoing acts of kindness.
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Washington Herald
Saint-Pierre
Market Reports and Prices from Local Wholesale Quotations
Wholesale buy ing quotations listed Weheset 4288s 90 flour retail 5 50 6 Corn 3 70 Oats 22 Rye 76 Baled hay 16 17 Butter Eggs Spring Chickens Hens Shoulder Hams prices shown. Mr and Mrs Omer Stickley of Oranda Va returned Sunday evening from a visit to Mr William M Stickley at Vaucluse Read the Want Ads.
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Weheset
Ps Obo
Cing
Omer Stickley
Oranda, Va
William M. Stickley
Vaucluse
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