Births Exceed Deaths in West Virginia in 1925 1926
West Virginia reports 1925 births at 45 311 and 17 153 deaths with infant mortality high. Males outnumbered females 9 510 to 7 643 among deaths. Brooke County leads in marriages with 2 891. Hampshire shows only 26. Oldest mother was 55, youngest likely under typical childbearing ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vir
State Department of Health
Res Areh
Brooke County
Wellsburg
Gretna Green
Ohio
Kanawha
Hampshire
Wile
Purification Health Ad Claims System Cleanse
An advertisement promotes purification as a route to better health. It urges a cleansing course and promises relief from chronic ailments, presenting a testimonial style claim and directions for use.
Record of Largest Families and Ages in 1924 1925
The youngest on record last year was twelve and the youngest in 1924 was thirteen. The largest family reported in 1924 had twenty two children, while the largest in 1925 listed twenty one.
Tribute to Prof Patterson at Billy Sunday club meeting
The Billy Sunday club elected new officers for the next year at Bland Street Methodist Church. Retiring president Prof C W Patterson declined reelection and received a unanimous vote of thanks. Officers named include H S Henry president F W Udy first vice president and W C Pollock treasurer. Directors: Leroy Landrum R L Burgess J W Mattox C W Patterson and R W Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday Club
Bland Street
Methodist Cleurch
Christian Fellowship
Crumbaker
C. W. Patterson
Prof. Patterson
H. 8. Henry
F. W. Udy
H. C. Spracue
Cc. P. Claytor
W. C. Pollock
A. J. Angel
Leroy Landrum
R. L. Burgess
J. W. Mattox
R. W. Young
Virginia Side Mayor Addresses Bluefield Kiwanis
Kenneth Patty mayor of the Virginia Side spoke to the Bluefield Kiwanis Club as part of the club’s educational program. W C Warlick praised Bluefield’s Bland road fund support and stressed renewed Bluefield spirit. President Henson urged full backing for the Redpath Chautauqua and thanked the club for underwriting it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Patty
Virginia
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
W. C. Warlick
Bluefield
Warlick
Henson
Redpath
Bluefield Kiwanis
Chautauqua
For Enamel Pans Clean Discolored Ware With Salt Vinegar Paste
A cleaning tip advises restoring enamelware by making a paste of salt and vinegar to remove discoloration. The item targets enamel pans and suggests this simple home remedy.
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H. S. Henley
Thornton-Laird CO
W. W
Mallinson
New York
Virginia Side
Ranger
Boyville
Mead
W.H. Harry , Co
Princeton Avenue
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