Question of redistricting sparks editorial debate
A Bluefield WV editorial discusses redistricting, arguing against partisan gerrymandering and for fair, compact districts. It weighs proportional representation for coal regions and agriculture, condemns peanut politics, and notes delivery issues in the newspaper business. It also includes a feature on Daniel N. Houser and a brief history of the Christmas tree tradition.
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Congress
State Senate
Republican Party
England
Atleya
York
Just Joshes No He Cannot A forest grows with ease
A witty junk of lines notes a man who can grow forests and fruits yet cannot improve his bald patch. The piece ends with a stray quip about a tropical tree and a remark on a dry town vote looming for saloon licenses amid resident remonstrances.
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Tom Herald
Adrian Lyon
Letters to the Leader board candidate
A voter voice praises a former councilman and endorses O Hefner for the spring election. The letter lauds a business man candidate for public service, calls for bipartisanship, and urges enforcing laws while debating liquor policy and primary election law.
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Soller
Board of Affairs
O. Hefner
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