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Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1925

Page

14

Improvements Planned for Kanawha Exposition Grounds

Kanawha Exposition and Four-H fair organizers announced plans for a new open air theatre an exhibition hall and two poultry houses at Kanawha State Park for the 12th annual event in October A. C dist assistant secretary said the theatre will be an amphitheatre set along the ravine edge with tiered seating while the hall will be 60 by 158 feet and house agricultural and school exhibits and other displays Prospects for a larger and better fair are described as bright.

Kanawha State Park W. C. Dist

Philips Milk of Magnesia Advised For Indigestion Relief

For fifty years genuine Philips Milk of Magnesia has been prescribed by physicians to overcome excess stomach acid. A water mix relieves acid and acid sour stomach instantly, neutralizes bowels acid fermentations, and gently urges waste from the system. Bottles priced twenty five cents at any drug store.

Philips Phillips Physiciang

Royal Romance Housed For County Poultry Contest

Royal Romance will be housed in two 26 by 26 foot poultry houses to host a debut West Virginia contest at the county fair. The event, planned for November under WVU extension direction, will establish official laying records with entries from Kanawha County poultry fanciers. A standout bird, Boldfi, is expected to fetch about $160 to $139 from a Japanese bidder.

West Virginia University Extension Department Kanawha County

Playful woman knife incident shocks municipal court

In a municipal court session, a self described playful woman injured her husband Luther Cratt with a deep knife wound while arguing that she was merely playing. Neighbors testified the couple often roughhoused, and the court postponed the case to September 2 for Cratt to attend. Several others faced charges and bond forfeitures for speeding or related offenses.

Triansle Yeriday Luther Cratt Vetehbors Bob Vitt Craigz J. C. Promas Mersen Cox Harry Townley Charpas Mary Crair

Fines and sentences in dry law cases reported

Prohibition headquarters received reports of multiple dry law violations. Individuals including A T Pratt of West Calun, Forest Blair of Pie Ex, and Arthur Mooney of Charleston faced fines and potential jail for possession of whiskey and mash. Automobile seizures and future hearings were noted for several defendants amid ongoing enforcement.

Cloninio Wood Clarksburg Busief A. T. Pratt West Calun State Prohibition Department Forest Blair Jastics Boyd Atlas Warne Arthur Mooney Charleston Duvénite Prohibition Roo Davidson Institute Wise A. Tull Grant Jett West Union Whitste Tyler County Lincoln

Suffoc 2 Under Bay Winsiper

Florence Menke, age eleven, was suffocated under a load tipped over while she rode with her father. The accident occurred near the bay as the pair traveled by wagon, prompting investigation by local authorities.

Bay Winsiper Florence Menke

Guggenheim Today Rules and Regulations

Game rules outline classification based scoring for Guggenheim with time limits and word matching. Players aim to create unique words under each keyword, earning points for unique entries and deductions for duplicates as the object is to maximize points within the time limit.

Guggenheim Ihme

Cork Gambling Craze Hits City Across All Strata

At a Cork hearing, bankmakers accused of aiding betting on horse races, Cork’s guard superintendent stated the city has become deeply immersed in betting. He warned that men, women, and children are involved, and the crime has permeated schools as crowds gather on race days to discuss and place bets.

Core Ireland Iielabhie Elvte Guard Cork Oringinal

Local court fines three defendants in gambling case

The superintendent and others stood with racing papers as the group argued over form and betting affordability. The three principal defendants were fined $100 each.

English Student Actors Barred from Cabarets

The British ministry refuses permission for Travesfoot University Undergraduates Band from Wisconsin to appear in London cabarets. The American musicians had a big hit in their European debut at the Mansion House during the horse show festivities.

Af Indor Travesfoot University Wisconsin London Fouse

Lewisburg Obituary and Local News Highlights

Mrs Richard Peyton Bell died Monday at her home after marriage as Miss Marie Lockett of Frankfort Kentucky. Survived by five sons and one sister. Funeral services held Wednesday at 10. Bell was member of Old Presbyterian church.

Richard Peyton Bell Tly

Social Roundup Details From Virginia Visits And Guests

Miss Elizabeth Myles of Raincite visits Miss Virginia Kirk Patrick and Miss Myrna Dotson. Mrs J N Smith of Charleston guests Mrs W Knight in Tustawilla. Samuel Price returns from Washington and Atlantic City. Mrs John Goode of Virginia visits Mrs Ida Moore.

Elizabeth Myles Raincite Virginia Kirkpatrick Alice Laver Arimatrong Ashland Virginia Myrna Dotson J. N. Smith Charleston W. Knight Tustawilla Samuel Price Washington Atlanti City John Goode J& Visting Ida Moore

Attendees Named at Alderson Frn Event

Mr. Ralph Massey of Alderson attended the frn with Miss Mary Myles of Ramnelis. Guest of Miss Myrna Dotson, Myles joined other locals for the frn event and social gathering.

Ralph Massey Alderson Frn Mary Myles Ramnelis Mise Myrna Dotson

Parisian Sage Hair Treatment Ad from Old Notice

An old advertisement promises quick and safe dandruff relief with Parisian Sage. It claims to abolish dandruff, stop itching, and prevent hair loss, urging readers to ask Scott Bros or any druggist for Parisian Sage.

Scott Bros

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