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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1925

Page

9

iBIDS OPENED FOR BRIDGE PROJECTS

State road commission opened bids for 16 highway bridges with narrow margins between rivals. Firms from Pittsburg Des Moines Steel Co and Vincennes Bridge Co led substructure and superstructure bids in multiple counties, with several near one dollar differences and several named towns and counties across West Virginia.

State Road Commission Figtiien Pittshurch Des Moines Steel Company BE It Mus Vincennes Bridge Company Oregonian Fridge Company Inns Boone County Madison Bridge Hardman & Minns Spencer Pittsboroh Des Moines Steel Company Pittsborgh Greenbrier County East Nalnelle Beidse Clark & Lewis Luray Bisch Hardy County Monrefield Bride Newnare Iso Hridgeport Bridge Wy W. Cornwell Bridgeport Vincennes Ind Jackson County Sycamore Creek Pittscurgh Des Moines Steel Company Shas Kanawha Coopers Bridge Hatfield Etruction Company Kanawha County Bie Mason County West Creek Bridge Skene & Mcalpin Joint Pleasant Nel Meteor County Woolford & DeJarnette Prin Y McDowell County Test Landeras J. I. Janutrle Camp Creek

Lemon Juice Skin Whitener Promoted as Beauty Aid

An advertisement touts lemon juice as a skin whitener and beautifier. It describes mixing lemon juice with soap and oz of white potassium to create a whitening lotion for the neck hands and face. The copy claims it brightens skin reduces freckles sunburn and tan and is used by famous stage beauties.

Remedy That Restored Health After Severe Illness

The account describes a man plagued by bad luck and multiple ailments after an accident and illness. After months of suffering with fever and digestive issues, he found relief from a remedy recommended by Lettie Mars Wonderful Remedy. The preparation allegedly clears inflammation and intestinal problems, with a money back guarantee and availability from druggists nationwide.

Rouney C.al C.al “Parertiel Drus

Rheumatism relief promised by blood cleansing tonic

An advertisement claims that increasing red blood cells and removing impurities through S.S.B. and related herbs can relieve rheumatism. It touts vegetable ingredients, drastic health boosts, and renewed vitality with glowing testimonials and dramatic body improvements.

Nature S.S.8

Tutors Prince Miss JF ML Hardworth at Univers pale college London

Miss JF ML Hardworth appointed tutor to Prince Unichihu second son of the Tapanesi royal family. He will study in England for several years with Fayetteville and Vincennes Bridge Company cited in bids. Multiple bridge substructure and superstructure sums listed across counties. Reedy bridge in Roane county withdrawn from bidding.

JF. ML Hardworrh Univers Pale College London Prince Unichihu Lnwland

Britton Heads On Motor Trip From Police Chief

Chef of Police Jenn Britton leaves this morning for a motor trip with first stop in Nashville to visit relatives. He will then go to Chicago Detroit New York and other cities to study traffic conditions and traffic guides. He aims to learn how electric guides can aid traffic progress at intersections.

Jenn Britton Nashville Tenn Thearapplix Chicago Detroit New York

Local People Visit and Return in Lewisburg

Mrs A B Chenning of Toanetie Ve presides over her daughter’s event. William Perry arrived in Lewisburg to stay awhile. Miss Linda Kirkpatrick returns from a Virginia trip. Charles Alderson and Mathew Alexander visit Myr and Mrs Georges Alderson. Mrs Campbell and children return from Washington. Families and friends gather for weekend visits from Charleston, Richmond, and New Orleans. Ensign Robert Lawrence spends time with friends in Lewisburg. Many locals travel to Hot Springs, Charleston, and Knob for visits and leisure.

A.B. Chenning Toanetie H. OF. Camphel William Perry Tewisbarg Reuuin Linda Kirkpatrick Washingto Staunton Charles Alderson Mathew Alexander Charkeston Myr Guorgs Alderson Cimpbell Washif Idom Tandisbors Lewhebure Ruth Flowes Charlotte Sind Greenbora Robert Lawrency Levwis T. Lince Charles Iin James Kern Lexligzui Eugene Davis New Ttleane Mra Davis AK. Houck Richmond Joh Mathews Mat Mathews Uuld ‘Knob Vo W. Klernt l Mitty Harrison Aikhorn Joe Pharr James Powler Campreenbrier Wewisburg Nas Roe

The Day in Washington and Shipping Board Actions

The shipping board reported 18 more ships and plans for enforcement of Prohibition. An 3 million dollar corporation for commercial light and automotive transport was chartered as the Vietnamt Lens of Star Guy with incorporators Kelph Kauffald Howard A. Kauffald and others. A drowning death near Huntington and an inquest for Mingle Koowlton were reported. A hospital announced a cure for insomniacs and a man donated five pints of blood for transfusion. lace making in Australia from Australian-grown flax was described in Sydney.

Prohibition Executive Etatt Dald Arie VI Hoover Milsign Dolla TS Chaiterim Ho Retary of State Vientamt Lens Corporation Star Guy Menengadua Cuents Kelph # Kauffald Louis Fo Kiukuln Howard A. Kauffald Star Clay Mitchell Morganloch H. O. Melsinger Johnstown Huntington Mingle Koowlton Charlebing Neeresy J. W. Willams

Three Arrested for Shoplifting in Local Heist

Police say three suspects tied to weeks of store thefts were arrested after a spree at the Mmnity Shoppe and Emily Shoppe. Detectives say stolen goods valued in the hundreds of dollars were recovered from multiple shops and linked to a wider larceny ring operating in the Triangle District. The trio waived grand jury consideration. bonds set at 1080 dollars each. Four other suspects remain sought, with one escaping by bus.

Mmnity Wee Grace Emily Fale Clyde Ho Smith Siiameans Istrict Bo Ro Miglin Hle Alexandria Sid" Ruse Cincinmith Leety Tee Winston-Salem Kanawha County WW. T. ‘Tully Frank Slim Wishar Wewind Statth Smominens We Bo Shires Kenney Snniners Unos Lincoln Foilee

Ellison Held In Motor Car Death

Ellison of Hoesert Mason county faces a hearing before Magistrate W A Vly after a motor car struck and killed Kenneth Yates ten years old near Seven Mile creek at midday. Constable Ben Malone arrested Hilixan yesterday. Prosectuting Attorney Frank Gardette will present the case. Bond set at 2500. preliminary hearing slated for Monday.

Ellison Hoesert Mason County Kennneth Yates Tve Seven Mile Creek Ternisus W A. Vly Hilixan Ben Malone Frank Gardette

Revelations of a Wife Confessional Fragment Unclear Text

Fragmentary OCR text presents a chaotic narrative involving a wife’s confessional, a complex domestic scene with mentions of Marion, a camp, and various unnamed figures. The readable passages hint at emotional revelations, trust issues, and interpersonal tensions amid scattered dialogue and stagey prose.

Woodpeckers and Spooky Owl Adventure Tale

In Thornton Burgess’s Om Break On Day a woodpecker family explores the forest home. The lively young woodpeckers test their wings while Anxious Spooky the Screech Owl watches from a nearby hole and adds danger to their daytime play. Mrs. Muskrat rushes to defend, while the family plans a safe feast as they cope with waking fears and a motherly crowd.

White Timmy Cyeén Forest Woodpecker Snooky Woodrecker

Stanley Family Reunion At Campbells Creek

A reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Stanley at Campbells Creek on Sunday in honor of Mrs. Stanley's birthday. The Stanleys are among the area’s oldest residents. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Thenis Gratton and children, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald Keeney and children, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stanley and their daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Stanley and Maude Stanley, among others.

George W. Stanley Campbells Creek Stanley Mee Mere Thenis Gratton Dingend Mclonald Keeney Charleston A. Stanley Uitte DHEA G. K. Stanley Af Misa Maude Stanley Tad. Wy

New York Central plans cuts to trains between Charleston and Gauley Bridge

The New York Central seeks PSC permit to discontinue two Charleston Gauley Bridge runs and Sunday service to Hitop. Train No 6 would depart Charleston at 10 26 a m and reach Gauley Bridge at 2 20 a m while another would leave Gauley Bridge at 1 12 p m and reach Charleston at 3 00 p m. The railroad also requests stopping changes at Raymund City Wrymouth Buffalo and Leon and to designate West Virginia slope trains as flag slope.

New York Central Charleston Gauley Bridge Here New York Central Railroad Public Service Commission No. OB Yanley Bridge Hitop Rayemund City Wrymouth Buffalo Charles Tna Columbus West Virginia Unis

Lynch to Start on World Tour

Dr Frank N. Lynch pastor of the Central Methodinc Hyplocapal church of Zaneavile born in Poca district and formerly a school teacher will begin a world tour in October. He sails from San Francisco visiting Asia Europe and Africa with plans to preach in every country. The trip aims to aid foreign missions and Lynch will write letters for readers at home. He travels without strings attached and will document experiences for the Christian world. Also reported DOTRON recovering Walter Tetsen of South Ruffner underwent appendicitis surgery at a hospital last Wednesday and was discharged home in favorable condition.

Frank N. Lynch Zaneavile Poca San Francisco Asia Europe Africa Holy Land Tenen Dotron Walter Tetsen South Ruffner Oerport Hospital Witex

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