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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1925
Page
4
The Charleston Gazette lists subscription prices for daily and Sunday news with options for West Virginia and out-of-state readers. It notes publication authority of the Associated Press and advertiser details while dated Monday Morning August 24, 1925. A morning devotional quote closes the item.
The Greenbrier Independent urges a 1927 Lewisburg celebration marking Greenbrier county 150 years since its 1777 organization. It links pioneer deeds of 1774 to county formation, proposes a homecoming and Lewisburg events, and calls West Virginia to host a statewide festival showcasing industry and scenery. It also reflects on vacations and travel moods of West Virginians.
An opinionated critique of New York politics splits along party lines. It derides Tammany Hall and Hylan Hearst and laments Democratic weakness while noting Hilles leading Coolidge forces against independents. It likens NY Dems to a doomed faction and dismisses national party unity, urging decisive action at the 1924 convention.
A controversial editorial advocates whipping as a crime deterrent, arguing society must act to stop criminals who show contempt for life and property. It favors government action over mob justice, comparing punishment to public humiliation and efficiency. It lists nominees for a Hall of Fame.
A fragmented, OCR loaded excerpt blends a critique of a Woodrow Wilson era treaty issue with literary and musical digressions. It cites hunger as motive, mentions Uncle Tom and Legree, and surveys cultural references from Europe to America, including Beeton and McCormack. The piece muses on appetite as a driver of human action and the reach of radio and brainwave ideas.
A portrait of Senator Anith Wo Feri Fowate, a famed rifleman and political figure, highlighting his world rifle championship pursuit, military service, and long senatorial career. The piece notes his training of snipers, leadership in U S Army rifle programs, and late career clashes with party regulars, framed by anecdotes of his stubborn yet cordial nature.
In New York Day by Day a writer recollects Old City scenes from a tattoo parlors boom to baseball lore. He recalls street life on Tadunoey street and Columbus Circle, mentions Haymand and Falke, and notes public displays and the Bowery as tattooing shifts. The piece nods to Giants pitcher John McGraw and former star Mike Donlin, blending urban color with sports memory.
A misread dispatch from the Public Service Commission in Charleston West Virginia discusses an erroneous policy aim and the potential impact on unemployment. The tone hints at a theoretical plan that would affect jobs if implemented by state regulators.
In Washington Arlington cemetery a single unnamed soldier lies in a marble tomb before the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater. No markings reveal the soldier’s identity, honoring those who perished in service and remaining unknown to their families.
A poem by Edgar A. Guest reflecting on fishermen life and skill. It contrasts true masters who understand wind tide and patience with others who chase easy bites. The speaker notes the craft's pride, shared struggles, and the golden mitt that marks seasoned fishers.
Cyrus E Ringler of the Second Virginia Infantry earned honors at Lakestown Pennsylvania on September 20 1835. His son later helped build railroads bringing the family to Grafton. Ringler joined Captain Lathams company in May 1861 and fought across multiple campaigns including Laurel Hill and Rappahannock. He was wounded and captured two Confederate riders during a Union scout, then chose to stay in battle rather than honorable escape. His wartime exploits and steadfast service are celebrated as a defining American soldier story. Fulwiler of Roanoke VA has been named the candidate for the state camping and West Virginia, tied to Bascom Slemp.
A fragmented 1925 social critique traces gender roles and wartime fears through flapper era imagery. It rails against changing fashions and freedoms, laments “modern” trends, and imagines a return to earlier manners while mocking political and social shifts.
Excerpts recall Bolshevik advances near Warsaw and Danzig, French action urged for intervention, and local political moves. Dr George A MacQueen, ex mayor, seeks Democratic state senate nomination in the eighth district with a choice for John Ray. Corkle leads Mingo County Men’s Bible Clans federation meeting at Williamson with J C Carpenter elected president. Ward baseball loses a 42 inning game amid powder plant pitching notes and July reports show 146 algal standings, 171 drilling wells, total 206.
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