Burleson Deficit Claim Sparks Postal Service Critique
Mr. Burleson reports a 17 million deficit in the postal department for the year. He blames losses on high pay for underpaid workers and says his management demoralizes the mail service, with critics urging a more businesslike approach and warning of wartime consequences if referendums or popular campaigns push for aggressive action.
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Burleson
Post Office Department
Congress
Post Office
Referendum on War Promoted by Col. Harvey View
Col. George Harvey argues for a nationwide referendum before offensive war. He envisions a public campaign with open discussion and full disclosure of facts. He warns that wartime manipulation could fuel lasting internal strife and mistrust of former opponents.
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George Harvey
The
North American Review
Wanted A Wife fifty to sixty American preferred
A jumbled pastiche of brief snippets from various papers. The only consistent thread is a want ad seeking a wife aged sixty or so, American, straight, with P O Box in Latimer Iowa. Other items touch on births and social commentary with no cohesive news core.
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P. O. Box
Latimer
Iowa
Huntington Herald Dispatch
Twenty Years Ago In West Virginia Split And Local Notes
What we were doing twenty years ago today reports a bill passing the house to divide West Virginia into two federal judicial districts. Steptoe Seay, oldest Norfolk and Western news butcher, found dead on an eastbound train. home in Lynchburg. Oliver Clemens and Sallie Hill wed in Welch jail where Oliver served time. Cards sold for the marriage of Dermud H Spencer of this city to Ida Subietz of Pulaski. R R Middleswarts came to Bluefield from Huntington to head Standard Oil agency. E K Winters, train dispatcher, in Roanoke for new schedule talks. Ten years ago today a shooting in Princeton wounds H Howells and two negras. James Glatz Orphanage opened. Al Wilson at Elkis Opera House in Metz in Ireland. Dr W H St Clair called to Washington for Miss Josephine Wright's appendicitis. Welch held town convention nominating officers for the year.
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Steptoe Seay
Norfolk and Western
Lynchburg
Oliver Clemens
Sallie Hill
Welch
Oliver
Dermud H. Spencer
Ida Subietz
Pulaski
R. R. Middleswarts
Bluefield
Huntington
Standard Oil Company
E. KE. Winters
Roanoke
Princeton H
Metz
Ireland
W. H. St. Clair
Washington
Josephine Wright
Death of Dr Eugene Swope linked to Huntington hospital
telegram informs Geo A Swope of the death of his brother Dr Eugene Swope at a Huntington hospital after months as a patient cause sorosis of the spine he leaves a wife two children four brothers and two sisters funeral in Alderson W Va other items note a Dinen Welch Concert Co program for the American Legion Woman's Club meeting at 3 PM and McDowell county court session on Wednesday December 29 to qualify officers for the new year
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Geo. A. Swope
Huntington
Swope
B. O. John
L. W. Swope
Princeton
Boone
Dinen Welch Concert Co
The
American Legion
Th Court House
County Court
McDowell County
Unclear Laws Prompt Extra Tax Aid Call
A Huntington Herald-Dispatch editorial comments on an announced government circular offering extra employees to help with income tax returns. The writer questions lawmakers' use of plain language and criticizes vague and contradictory drafting across law, history, sermons, medicine, and writing.
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United States
Huntington Herald-Dispatch
Short Cuts From Exchanges
A collage of quotes from various papers and outlets comments on finance, war profiteering, natural disasters, and international diplomacy. Notable lines include a jab about the Reserve Bank and a secretary of the treasury joke, champagne consumption in Germany, an Oregon earthquake report, and Argentina’s League of Nations withdrawal timing.
Gowan’s penetrating salve advertised for colds and remedies
An advertisement extols Gowan’s Original Penetrating Salve for colds, croup, and respiratory inflammation. It claims rapid relief by external penetration, suitable for babies and children, and notes uses for cuts and burns. Includes price points and a money back guarantee. The piece also contains unrelated notes from Washington about attire and a note on the wombat delicacy.
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Gowan
Ode to Peace and Veterans Return
Poem praising peace and veterans returning from war. It contrasts flags, freedom, and sacred ground with tribute to the dead who fought for a higher peace. The verse envisions a nation united, honoring sacrifices while celebrating a restored tranquil dawn.
Busy Line Sparks Quick Callback From Operator
A telephone operator, waking from a nap, snaps that the line is busy and promises to call back once it frees. The brief exchange captures a routine moment of early communication work.
Young Dr Kitty O'Brien Named Public Dispensing Doctor
London report states 21 year old Dr Kitty O'Brien has been appointed by Middleton Poor Law Guardians as dispensing doctor. She is believed to be the youngest lady doctor holding a public appointment.
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London
Eng
Kitty O'Brien
Middleton Poor Slaw Guardians
Notice to Stockholders Bluefield National Bank Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting of Bluefield National Bank will be held in the directors room on Tuesday January 11 1921 at 10 oclock for electing directors for the ensuing year and transacting any other business. R B Parrish cashier.
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The
Bluefield National Bank
R. B. Parrish
Lawk
Comic Exchange at Howling Gulch Election Day
A tourist asks about activity on election day. a Howling Gulch native laments no events and mentions militia. The dialogue includes jokes about a preacher and a pantry inspection, and ends with the minister announcing singing of Number 158. The piece features rustic humor and local color with brief character sketches.
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Howling Gulch
Pipe organ shipped for Methodist church
The pipe organ for the Southern Methodist church was shipped the first of this month and will be installed soon after Christmas. Browns Creek district schools closed yesterday and will not reopen until January 3. J Harvey Williams traveled to Taze well yesterday. Mrs A J Bartlett of Marytown visited here yesterday. Dr W C Hall is able to be out after being confined with a cold. Mr and Mrs W S Hubbard plan to move from Welch to Chicago. Mr and Mrs L E Wood and child will leave today for York Pa to spend the holidays with relatives. Supt L J Hanifan left yesterday for Farmville Va to spend the holidays with his wife and daughter. Mrs Effie Beavers and Eloise will leave today for Fort Gay to spend holidays with relatives.
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Southern Methodist Church
J. Harvey Williams
Tazewell
A. J. Bartlett
Marytown
Yestern
W. C. Hall
W.S. Hubbard
Welch
Chicago
L. E. Wood
York
Supt’. L. J. Hanifan
Farmville, Va
Application for Pardon for Marshall Jones
Notice that on about December 27 1920 an application will be filed with pardon attorney Harry D Perkins Charleston West Virginia for the pardon of Marshall Jones convicted of first degree murder in Mercer County in July 1909 and sentenced to life imprisonment in the West Virginia penitentiary.
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Harry D. Perkins
Charleston
W. Va
Marshall Jones
Criminal Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Highland Mary’s ashes reinterred at Greenock Cemetery
In London a reinterment occurred for Highland Mary, muse of Robert Burns, whose ashes were moved from their long resting place to allow a shipyard extension. The ashes were placed in Greenock Cemetery, preserving the memory of the famed poet’s beloved.
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Highland Mary
London
Eng
Robert Burns
Greenock
Fifth Marriage for Each in New York Pair
John Dayton age 60 and Marianor age 65 secured a New York marriage license. They each had four prior marriages with the deaths of all prior spouses. The couple plans to wed in the near future.
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New York
John Dayton
Marianor
Dayton
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