North Dakota Prohibition Enforcement Debate Sparks Budget Talk
A North Dakota bill seeks to abolish enforcement of the eighteenth amendment as an economy measure. Senator W. J. Martin argues savings exceed enforcement costs, while critics warn non enforcement may raise expenses. The Mercer County case in Bluefield questions replacing an experienced officer with a higher paid successor, amid broad local support for enforcement. The Telegraph favors retaining Watkins, while Pergunon pledges stronger efforts.
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Ita
W. J. Martin
Bluefield
Mercer
State Prohibition Department
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Fay
Wf Prohibition
Friends of Prohibition
Ministers Association of
Mure
Telegraph
Watkins
Pergunon
Age
Watking
Courts and Critics Stir Debate on Judicial Integrity
The piece argues some courts bolster critics of the judiciary by poor rebukes and lenient handling of cases. It cites Judge Winslow delaying sentences for postal clerks and hints at pay-related temptations, urging courts to earn public trust through careful rulings and not justify misconduct.
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Baltimore
Maloy
Winslow
New York
Pingyon
Telegraph
Wineslow
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Portal
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Fall
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Republic
Twenty Years Ago Today In Mercer And Raleigh Streets
A compact retrospective notes deaths of Josie Billups and Lizzie Parker burned in a Raleigh Street dwelling. Mentions George W. Anderson founder of Mercer County’s first paper, and local events including skating exhibition by Co. Watts at Arcadian Rink. Also references Stonewall Jackson Institute and local enforcement debates.
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Lizzie Parker
Raleigh Street
George W. Anderson
Mercer County
Bland
Flat Top
Sago Today Co
Watts
Atington
Binefield
Stonewall Jackson Institute
JM. Byuster
Tip Top
Public utilities under fire in reform debate
An editorial reprinted from the Beckley Post-Herald critiques the Public Service Commission and argues public distrust of utility rate decisions. It notes long agitation to abolish the commission, claiming utilities frequently gain increases while citizens feel unheard, urging scrutiny of rate bodies and press involvement.
Quiet City Snow Poem by Christine Turner Curtis
A fragmentary poem describes a silent urban night amid frost and snow. It contrasts crowded streets with tranquil, candlelit stillness and serene nature, praising a perfect, untroubled beauty beyond the city’s glow. The piece is signed Christine Turner Curtis.
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Christine Turner Curtis
Stoppage of National Political Information Sparks Debate
A Wilmington Evening Journal excerpt criticizes the halt of a decade long political information flow. The piece cites state printing contracts and Charleston bias, arguing West Virginians should bid on state work and accusing the board of public administration of favoritism while calling for open bids and accountability. It also notes a Chicago council vote to open sessions with prayer as civic guidance.
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Wilmington Evening Journal
Dia
Tribune Company
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Board of Control
Yirintera
Charleston
Flrms
Daily Telegraph
West
Fts
Chicago
Short Cut From Exchanges
A collage of brief quotes from newspapers and journals covers topics from a painter accused of a crime in Chicago to opinions on public printing contracts in West Virginia. It references state governance, legislative oversight, and cultural remarks, featuring voices from Kalamazoo, Sioux Falls, Columbus, Charleston, and beyond.
Editorial applause and regret over Bourne linked Republican agency loss
Republican editors nationwide express appreciation and regret as the Republican Publicity Association ends after nearly ten years under Jonathan Bourne. They praise its impartial, accurate, and dignified political service to newspapers beyond campaigns and warn the national party has erred in discontinuing it.
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United States
Repubican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne
Oregon
National Republican Organization
Washington
Bourne
Hourne
Republican Party
Wourne
Cleverness and Candy in a Bustling Grand Central Scene
A man races into Grand Central seeking a 26 cent fare to New Haven, the porter questions his speed as a conductor and a passenger exchange quips. A running gag about changing minds and generational quirks threads through a series of brief vapid exchanges.
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Grand Central Station
New Haven
Fables On Health In Harsh Winter Anytown Tale
In Anytown Mr and Mrs Mann face children who refuse to stay indoors despite freezing temperatures. After an ear becomes sore a child suggests frostbite. Mrs Mann prepares a home remedy using spirits of turpentine sulfuric acid olive oil and applies it to the ear and warns the kids to pull ear tabs down next time.
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Willie
Anytown
Era of Speed and a Bolshevik Spelling Reform
A rapid overview of speed's dominance from cars to aircraft, and the practical reach of light speed. It also notes Soviet spelling reform as a rare improvement, reducing learning time for Russian children and easing cross culture contact.
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Boyssevik
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