davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
HOUSE PASSES sHERLEY BILL
Liability for Misbranding the Prop
critics of Medicines,

1
critics of Medicines.
Through the efforts OF Represen-
ltatiye Swagar Sherley, the House has
unanimously passed the bill making
persons who misbrand medicines as
to their curative properties liabble
for punishment under the pure food
and drug act. Mr. Sherley introduce
ed bill for this purpose some
months ago, shortly after decision
by the Supreme Court that a patent
medicine manufacturer could not be
punished il he correctly stated the
ingredients of his medicine on the
label, no matter how false his claims
for its curative effect might be.
President Taft backed up Mr..
Sherley's bill later by sending a spe-
cial message to Congress calling at
tention to the necessity for early ac-
ton by Congress to correct this evil
and protect the American people
from INSCRIPTIONS medicine makers.
It Is expected that the bill will pass
the Senate without serious opposi-
ton. Patent medicine makers have
been strongly opposed to the meas
ure, but public opinion has made
their fight useless.
The Sherley amendment defines
"misbranding" as prohibited in the
present law by this additional Ian
guage: III It's package or label shall
bear or contain anv statement, de-
sign, or device regarding the cura-
tive or therapeutic effect of such ar
ticles. or any OF the ingredients or
substances contained therein which
is false or fraudulent
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
George Had Confidence.

well George" she called from
the top Of the stairs at A. NJ, what
was 1t this time? Did your lodge
meet or was 1t necessary for you to
stay In town to discuss business with
somebody who had to catch a mid
night train, or did you drop into the
club, and get into a friendly little
game with some Of the boys, or was
III am extra rush Of work at the Of
fice?"
He chung to the newell post for a
moment and, blinking looked up at
her. Then he endeavored to moisten
his lips and said:
Mary, II didn't have confdensh
in you I'd think you were shushpi-
cious of me-hones' would. -
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
FINDS WIDOW ON HUSBANDS
KNEE.
Chattanooga Wife Shoots Her
Rival

+
Mrs. Georgia Smith, a pretty
young widow with one child, was
shot to death recently by Mrs. Cleve-
land Echols, bride of year, when
the latter found the former sitting on
the lap of Echols. The tragedy oc-
Cured in the home of Mrs. Smith,
which adjoins that of Echols.
Mrs Echols suspected her hus-
band Of being intimate with Mrs.
Smith. She watched her husband,
and saw him enter Mrs. Smiths
house. The jealous wife followed
with shot gun and found her hus-
band with Mrs. Smith on his lap,
kissing and hugging him. Mrs. Ech-
OILS at once discharged both barrels
Of the shot gun into Mrs. Smith and
she died in the arms Of Echols.
When arrested Mrs. Echols said:
She ruined my home; i had to
kill her" Public sympathy is with
Mrs. Echols, who will become a
mother soon
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Mr.. Bryan's Great Vitality.

How does Bryan stand the
STRAIN" This was the question up
permost in the minds Of those who
saw the jonrneyman presidential
candidate dashing along West Thir-
ty-fourth street the other day. Fresh
from the most terrific political strug-
gle in the history of the democratic
party, a struggle in which he played
a leading part, he looked as fit as a
man returning from months va
cation. Most of the politicians and
newspaper men who took part In the
siege OF Baltimore, came back in
wretched physical condition, the siz-
cling heat, irregular meals and all
night sessions playing havoc with the
strongest constitutions. Bryan alone
came through with unimpaired vital
ity. Bryan is a remarkable phys
ical machine" said a reporter who
had campaigned almost 100, 600
miles with the Nebraskan ITO begin
with, he has a powerful frame. It
has never been weakened by riotous
living. He has tremendous appe-
tite, and can eat at any hour Of the
day or night, Eggs, a small steak,
some chops, dessert and coffee is an
ordinary meal for him. He can sleep
to order. I've seen him sleep like a
baby In the fifteen and twenty-min-
ute intervals between speeches from
the back piazza of his train It's
his ability to sleep under any con-
ditions that enables him to keep up
his high rate OF speed. New York
Heradd. ssk
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Law On. McDuH.

The Huntington Herald Dispatch
says the Republican ticket is the
common property OF the Republican
party and the Bull Moose party. II
is mistaken. The Republican party
has nothing In common with the
Bull Moosers and the Huntington
newspapers claim Is gratuitous.
Parkersburg Dispathc-News.
How these Machine Republican
newspapers do dwell together In har-
mony. 1t Is very amusing.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Political Rurnors.

There airs all KINDS Of local polit,
ical rumors in circulation, but YOU
need not believe everything you
hear. These conditions in politics
only indicate that some Of the can
didates are only working for greater
advantage. The negro in the wood
pile will soon be discovered and the
working machinery Of all parties
will be put in operation regardless
of rumors.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
FOB SALE.

A two story residence In East
Williamson, near to business, will be
sold cheap for cash. If you want to
procure home, now is your OPP
portunity. Reason for selling am
going east. Write to or call on
SAM CALIGIURI,
Box 1856. Williamson w. Va
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Democratic Headquarters.

Over Browns Department Store
will be found the Democratic Head
quarters for Mingo County Entrance
from the Bishop Building on Logan
Street up stairs, or from the Alley
in the rear. All Democrats when
visiting in the city will be welcomed
at these headquarters. II you wish
to contribute toward good govern
ment in Mingo county senu your con-
tributions to the Secretary, j Fl.
Greene, or to the Executive Commit
tee, Williamson, W. Va.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our man,
thanks to the host of friends who 81
kindly assisted us In every wa,
during the sickness death and flu
neral of our little son, Herbert. w
shall always remember every kind
ness shown to us.
MR.. and MRS. HUGH BOYD.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
A Small Fire Last Night.

| There was an alarm of fire about
- o'clock last night, which was 10
Gated in the upper story of the meat
establishment OF Mr.. Jack Williams
on Third Avenue While the upper
story was considerably damaged the
lower was only damaged by the
water. The fire department re-
sponded promptly and did efficient
work in extinguishing the flames
Mr.. Williams was Insured for $1,000.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

II you want splendidly con-
structed Refrigerator, one attractive
in appearance and finish and will
keep things cold and pure get one
from us
The A. H. BEALL lHAR,DWARE2Co
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Methodist Church.

Sunday School at 9:45 A. M.
Epworth League devotional SER
vices 7:15 p. NJ
Prayer meeting and Sunday School
teachers meeting Wednesday even
ing.
Preaching by pastor II A. M. and
g P. M.
Come and worship with us. A cor
dial welcome for visitors
L. W. PIERCE, Pastor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
WAR ON ILLEGAL VOTING.
In Lee County, Va. Which Will Put
A Stnn tn the Eraud

In Lee County, Va. Which Will Put
A Stop to the Fraud.
Judge Skeen's campaign against
the traffic in votes in the counties
comprising his circuit has had start
ling results and 1t Is safe to say that
the practice has been broken up, or
at least made SO dangerous that few
will care to engage In 1t in the flu
ture. Both Republicans and Demo
Gratis say they are glad the practice
has been broken up.
The same thing will have to be
done In this county If fraud shows
up in the coming election. The traf-
fic In illegal voting In Mingo county
must cease.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
DIR. Willard Doing Well.

We are glad to know that DR.. j.
3. Millard now at the Williamson
Hospital this city, Is rapidly recover
ing from the accidental breaking of
his leg from fall 1t is expected
that he will be able in a few days
to attend to his Office practice.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

The J. W. Cox & Son Furniture
Company on Third Avenue. is offer
ing the greatest inducements to pur-
chasers in the furniture line. Call
and see them.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Democratic Surveyor.

Mr.. ]. H. Baisden, OF Hardee dis
strict. this county, has been selected
as a candidate for Surveyor of Mingo
county on the Democratic ticket He
is a splendid citizen and will make a
most worthy county officer.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
A CHANCE

For any one to make $4,000 In
gold who can prove that we have ad-
Nertised anything that we cannot do,
or find that, Notwithstanding our
reasonable prices, we use anything
but the best of materials, which are
guaranteed by the worlds largest
dental supply house.
DIR. L. e. LAWSON, !
The Dental Specialist.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

Go to the ]. W. Cox & Son Fur
Litnre Store, on Third Avenue. FOR
exquisite furniture that will pt9ase
and ornament your home. Come and
let US show you.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Christian Church.

Bible School 10 A. NJ
Preaching IL A. M.
Evening Service p. M.
Every service 10 bright and brief.
All are cordially invited to attend
every service.
Our ladies' and mems Bible Glasses
are needing you and you need them
=. e. ST. JOHN, Pastor.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Another Investigation.

Daughter, heard suspicious
sounds on the veranda last even
ing"
Yes, ma. =
WAS that young man kissing you
or swatting mosquitos?"
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

We have some empty syrup bar
rels, already clean, just the thing to
use for molassess, pickles, kraut, etc.
STRO SNIDER JENKINS DRUG co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

There are nearly 80 murders day
In the United States, a greater ave-
rage than that OF any 10 civilized ma
lions put together. New York
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

If it is Davenport Bed you want,
one Of quality service and value buy
1T from us. Lowest prices, best goods.
The A. II. BEALL HARDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

Call and inspect our line OF Push
the Button and Rest Royal Rest
Chairs
The a. II. BFsALL hAKDWARE co.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Mcfsraw n Candidate

.HtN1FWW u OHHuHufitV.
Il will be a candidate for the
United States Senate and intend
waging vigorous campaign" stated
Hon. John r. McGraw at Grafton.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22
Your
Children's
Teeth.

Do not give your children chance
to blame you for their bad teeth
after they get old enough to realize
the value OF them.
Stop and think. How can your
child make a success OF the coming
school year with diseased teeth?
II their teeth are irregular. we
guarantee to straighten them, as
this Is one Of our specialties. Call
and let us show you many cases
which, we are successfully straight
ening and which were given up by
other dentists to be hopeless. Call
and make an appointment with us.
Just ask Central for the Dental spe-
cialist Phone 13S.
The Progressive West Virginian. [volume] (Williamson, W. Va.) 1911-1913, 1912-08-22

The Dental Specialist
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
CITY COUNCIL

CITY COUNCIL
SIS. w. Hawkins, President.
T. 81. Beatty. s.. @. saGier. W. l. Harr'll'
W. B. Gum, ". 2. Davis. R, W, Chandler.
SCHOOL BOARD
F. Mcdonnell. President,
J.H. Davis. Clerk ". T. Mos,,B. F. Rosen-
steu >. b Mufpnee
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Methooist-Rey J, II. Holder, Pastor. Ser
vice. every sunday morning and evening,
Sunday school al 9;45a 4. IN. Prayer meeting
Wednesday, evening at 80 O'Clock
prssoyseran-Rcy Font i, Daniel, Pastor,
Services eyery Sunday morning and evening
sun.ay School a., 0:45 a, m. 2 Prayer meeting
eyery Wednesday evening az 7;45 o'clock
ra5tst rev. d T. Mobberly, Pastor. Ser
vices every Sunday morning and evening
Sunday school at 9;45 a. m. Prayer meeting
every lhdr-day evening a. 7.30 O'Clock,
Esfscopal-Rev }. l., Sykes. Rector. Even
inc PRAYER and sermon the first Tuesday IN
each month at 1880 O'Clock. Morning prayer
and sermon the fourth Sunday in May, July,
September. >ovemDer, January, March, and
the third SUNDAY in June. August, October,
December, February and Apri. at ii o'clock.
Lay reading at II o'cock a n, IN Sundays
the rentor IS absent. Sunday Scaool at $50
O'Clock q, n,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
CII4 D,Ri Glory

0KOLONA MISS, MAR. 20, 1912
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

We we're talking with a gentleman
some days ago who has served sever
al years in the boil weeviI fight in
Texas. 1t so happened that this gen
deman was in the infested district in
the delta during the cold weather
when the report was given out that
the cold had likely killed the weeviI
He said that he went out and found
SIS weeviIs in the bark Of one pine
tree and that 43 Of them were alive
and we'll. How about the cold now
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Opportunity IS Ike a bsIdheaded
man with beard. You can catch him
coming but not going. And it is just
so with he boil woeviI you can catch
him in the spring when he first shows
up in your fields, but # you don't do il
then you will Gnd out later that you
have served out yor days Of grace
and lost your op ,orDnriDy 10 make q
crop Of :ouoo 10 weeviI infested dis
lrics 8.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

II those people who are constantly
talking Of the good old lines could
only be transported back to have a
little experience Of those days they
would at once be cured Of their de-
luson, AZ, matter af fact the world
was never 50 god as it is now in
spite Of all The corruptionists, big and
little, that ours political and business
life. And which is better still, the
world is getting better every day
Grenada 5sntinai.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Mississippi appears to be turning
10 Underwood. That is not strange.
Money is said to have turned a trick
or two in Mississippi politics. The
Underwood boom is said to be backed
with The dough"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07
Sheriffs Sale OF Land For Taxes

Pursuan to Chapter 1876. H. B, No. 238 Of the acts of the Legislature Of
the State Of Mississippi for the year 1908:
LII Harrington, Sheriff and Tex Collector for Chckasaw County
Mississippi will on Monday, April LIST, 1912, in front Of the Court House
door in the City Of Okoona, Miss, within legal hours, sell for cash O the
highest bidder the following described lands situated in he Second District Of
said County, and delinquent for State, County and other taxes for the fiscal
year 1911, towi:
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Corporations can't engage in
Agriculture in his state now, This is
another light hung out to our sister
states.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

The Aberdeen Weekly tells us
that sucker bait was used to catch a
few from The majority pond.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Look in lhe bud Of the first cotton
that comes up about the place and you
may find a sure enough boil weeyiI.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

The premium on it..
People should live at home and
keep what they have with them as
much as possible Memphis Scim.
itar
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

Live at home, diversity and rotate
your crops and you can laugh at the
boil weevil.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-03-07

IF you want to get rich raise some
thing to eat,'
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
COIOneRs Forces Muster UnIucky Number On Only
 Test Vote of National Committee
ALL THE CONTESTS TO BE HEARD PUBLICLY
Five Press Associations be Represented of Roose
 welt Contingent to Have Larger Representation of News
 papers Voted Down-CoIoneIs Followers Also Beaten on RolIcaI Propostion-Rosewater Elected Chairman

Chicago June s.-The republican na- tional committee held its opening ses- sion today. The proceedings in brief
 Met al D. m.
 Elected Victor Rosewater of Nebras- ka chairman of the committee, te serve until national convention ends,
 Did not take up question of seating R. R. Howell of Nebraska. or other na- tionsl committeeman elected at recent primaries and conventions.
 Voted, 39 to 13 to admit to hearings only representatives of five press asso- citations. defeating motion to admit press generally
 Voted to give thirty minutes and fifteen minutes per side for state and district contests respectively,
 Defeated by viva voee vote motion of Borah of Idaho, a Roosevelt ad- herent that eight votes should require a rollcar and fixed number at twenty,
 Adopted resolutions on death of former Chairman John G. Hill of Maine and four other members who have died during the past four years.
 Adjourned al s.55 p. m. until 10 a. m. Friday. when contests will be taken up alphabetically beginning with Ala bama.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
WILL ROUND UP ALL
 MEN CARRYING GUNS.
Campaign in New York to Clean Out
 Murderous Gangs.

New York, June 6.-Not only the two gangs engaged in the feud battles which have been raging on the lower East Side since Monday night, but ev= cry band of "Apaches' in the city will be reduced to B state of harmlessness if Police Commissioner Waldo's cam paign for extermination is carried out, Second Deputy Commissioner Dough- eTty was today placed in complete charge of cleaning up the gangs, with the general instructions that no gun man be allowed to escape from surVeil- lance until he is either in jail or driven out of the city.
 In addition to keeping a personal watch over every suspect, the police intend to clean up what they call the breeding places" of the rioters
 District Attorney Whitman has made known his intention to fight for the strictest interpretation of the Sulli- van law forbidding the carrying of re- volvers. The fact has been brought to light that, while in many cases the law has been observed literally, saloon keepers have aided in its violation by keeping supplies of weapons behind the bars and handing them out to gang members in cases of emergency.
 The first conviction as a result of the recent street fights came today when Louis Bull, who was arrested Monday night after the shooting of Big Jack" Zelig, was sent to the workhouse for six months.
 Antonio Ballatino, another of the gangmen was sentenced today to ten years in Sing Sing prison for robbery in the second degree.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
MINNESOTA FOR WILSON.
Delegates Will Support Him as Long
 as He Has Chanee.


 Duluth, Minn, June Minnesota democrats in state convention today voted to send a full delegation of 24 delegates to the Baltimore convention with instructions to vote for Woodrow Wilson.
 It was agreed, however. that when ever, in the opinion of o-thirds of the delegation, Wilson's nomination is impossible, the vote may be thrown to another candidate.
 Victory came for the Wilson forces only after followers of Champ Clark and William J. Bryan had made an at tempt 10 have the delegates either in structed for Bryan or not instructed a f all. As a result of the attempt to stampede the convention for Bryan the hall was in an uproar for more than an hour During all that time. how ever, the name of Clark was not men toned by those who contended for an uninstructed delegation.
 The Clark manager, H. s. Williams, said after the convention that he would carry his fight to the national conyen- ton at Baltimore.
 West Virginia for Clark
 Parkersbnrg w, Va, June 6.-chaur Clark received tho unqualified endorse ment of the West Virginia democracy today ln state convention the six del egatss at large were instructed to voE- Tor hlm at Baltimore as loug es there was any hope of his nonlnation, Al district conventions earlier in the Week Clark had received six instructed dele gates. two uninstructed were favorable to him. and two more were unihstfdet. ed but were said te favor Governor Harmon Of Ohio.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-06-07
Every Financial Institution In New York at the
 Mercy of Clearing House Committee
REVELATION MADE AT MONEY TRUST HEARING
William Sherrer Manager of Clearing House Association Ad.
 mits There Should Be Judicial Regulaton-Quintette
 Has Power to Keep All Competitors Out of the Associa. tion-Untemyer Denounces the System as "Monstrous'

New York. June 6.-The immense power wielded by the New York Clearing House association over the hanks of the countrys financial center and arbitrarily lodged in the hands of five men should be placed under judi cial regulation, it was conceded by William Sherrer, manager of the as sCciation on the witness stand today.
 Sherrer the Chief Witness.
 MT. Sherrer was the chief witness at the first hearing held by the house committee on banking and currency, which is Investigating the so-called Money trust" The committee came to New York today to take such testi- mony as it's powers will permit. pend Ing the passage of the amendment to the banking law, now in the senate, under which the committee hopes to be able to enforce from the banks its demands for the information which it expects to make the basis of remedial legislation.
 Institutions at Mercy of Five Men.
 While today's inquiry was character iaed by Chairman Puio as "collateraf' 10 the main scope of the inquiry, sam uel Untermyer, special counsel for AllG NOlIllllllltt- utN tlODtu lllIOuBu MI Sherrer testimony to the effect that the destiny of practically every finan- cial institution in New York was po- tentially at the mercy of the mere whim, determination or order of the i five men who composed the New York | Clearing House committee
 The Clearing House Committee.
 Mir. Untermyer referred to the reg ulations of the association conferring | this power as "monstrous' and also raised the question as to whether the | association did not violate the inter. state commerce law in the banking | operations of its members with out O. town banks.
 The clearing house committee, com i posed of Frank A. Nanderlip, presiden of the National City bank, the larges | in the country; James G. Cannon president of the Fourth Rational bank | Waiter E. From. president of the Corr Exchange bank; Richard Deladelc president of the National Park bank and Otto T. Barnard. president of tn New York Trust company held ful power over the admissions tO mem bership, according to the testimony O the witness and the power of sus pension.
 No Unjust Discrimination.
 Then it rests with these five mel