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| West Virginia Facts |
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On February 14, 1824, at Harpers Ferry,West Virginia John S. Gallaher published the "Ladies Garland," one of the first papers in the nation devoted mainly to the interests of women. |
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Outdoor advertising had its origin in Wheeling, West Virginia about 1908 when the Block Brothers Tobacco Company painted bridges and barns with the wording: "Treat Yourself to the Best, Chew Mail Pouch." |
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The first electric railroad in the world, built as a commercial enterprise, was constructed between Huntington and Guyandotte, West Virginia. |
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