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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1931

Page

5

Society Notes Show Many Charleston Visitations

Society items list guests and returnees in Charleston from Thanksgiving and holidays. Many travelers, family visits, hospital recoveries, and social engagements across Morgantown Wheeling Huntington Cincinnati and Clarksburg with recurring names like Mrs Louise Dumn Mrs L M Gamp bell Miss Sybil Scherer and Mrs J Beckley.

Lon H. Barringer Cincinnati Quater Hotel Gipson M.A. Scherer Sybil Scherer Mary Jans Scherer Gibson Mary Salmons Wheeling Helen Salmons Charleston Dier Guarrier Street Renzy Putney Bet Giughter J. B. Cognil Qverree Ranswhs City Kanawhaeaeet Hampden-Lydges Ebe Hampden-Braney Ventlege Bedford Westfallett Tas Oto “Stats Dental Association Wstitless Meg. A. Bace Virginia Street Jobe Baty Harry Pugh Ralph Benningwoe Sixth Street Bailey T. B. Jenkins Akron Cobb Carles A. Eassey Chatham Geel Quetter Street Bolon’ Fletcher Qeughter Sarah Pletcher Quartier Philadelphia Belif Susan Kyle John Franklin Twenty-eighth Street Rose Jones Wilbur Harrison South Ruffner Ross Culpepper Bit W.H. O'Dell Columbia Boulevard Ward H. G. Milam John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore Ohio Avenue

Curtis Supports Hoover as 1932 Nomination Looms

Vice President Curtis indicated he would not seek re election to the Senate and would accept a Republican vice presidential nomination if offered. He did not name Hoover, but Hoover forces saw favorable signs as Curtis aligned with the national ticket for 1932. Curtis smiled and declined further comment, recalling Coolidge’s stance four years prior.

Washington Curtin Republican Nation Curtis Tys Aenate Kannas Hoover Coolidge

Teacher's body found in dam near Parsons

The body of David F. Collins, a high school teacher in Parsons, was found in a small dam near Parsons. Sheriff says accidental drowning. He was last seen Sunday and a brother in Newport News, Virginia, was notified. Collins formerly lived in Hinton.

Parsone David F. Collins Aciance Parsona Fred Cooper Collins Newport News Hinton

Indigestion Remedy Ad Published By Local Pharmacies

A classic advertorial claims Papso-Ginger cures indigestion after meals. It promises fast relief within two minutes and offers a money back refund from Potterfield Drug Co. and Buthman's Drug Stores Ady. The copy urges readers to chew a little after eating to stimulate the stomach and neutralize acids.

Potterfield Drug Go Buthman's Drug Stores Ady

Cascarets Claim Quick Gentle Constipation Relief

An old ad touts Cascarets as a fast gentle cure for constipation. It promises improved breath tongue comfort and digestion after a night’s use with a dose repeated two or three nights to remove waste and boost energy and appetite. It notes the product is made from cascara and sold in 10 cent boxes at drug stores.

Lawyers Sees Raskob Right in Prohibition Debate

A column critiques the use of good people to defend bad causes, arguing religious figures and historical leaders opposed controlling appetite by law. It cites Jesus, Abraham, Moses, Buddha, Confucius, and other figures to warn that virtue does not legitimize prohibition. The piece questions whether reformers misuse morality to back constitutional amendments.

Hell Old Baton Reuven Jack Voletead Christ Heldas Judes Jecallot Jesus Christ Theophilus Simon Ben Camithus Alexander Alabaron Nebededeux Caesar Crecar

Democracy and Prohibition Debate Splits Party Line

A speech criticizes the Democratic Party for blocking a voter referendum on prohibition. It cites diverse supporters, warns that drys fear land on earth, references a wet landslide, and accuses party leaders of betraying democracy to protect dry interests. The speaker calls for letting the people vote.

Democratic Party Raskob Kansas Texay Democratic Congress

Dr. Davids Senative Wash promises fast itch relief

An old advertisement claims Dr David's Senative Wash stops severe itching within minutes. It promises to kill microscopic skin germs causing pain and risk of blood poisoning, with relief guaranteed or money back. Sold by druggists or via post paid request to Owens Minor.

Dr. David Owens & Minor Dept

Bladder Physic Bu-Rets Offered By Drug Co Ad

A historical advertisement claims Bu-Rets bladder physic cleanses impurities and excess acids to ease nightly waking, frequent urination, fatigue, leg pains, and backache. It promises a 25 cent test box of six grain tablets from any druggist and a money-back guarantee after four days if not relieved.

Kri Drug Co C. A. Potterfield

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