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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1932
Page
12
Dorothy Dix argues women should pursue personal interests and education beyond marriage, warning that sole focus on home harms spirit and self. She cites examples of empty social roles and urges women to build lives with friendships, skills, and finances to avoid dependence should husbands or children leave.
An old time药 style medicine advertisement warns that every cough is serious and points to Foley's remedy. It touts twelve ingredients, urges readers to search for OLEY on the package, and claims the product is sold everywhere for 20 cents.
Advert shows Capudine as a quick relief for periodic pains, neuralgia, rheumatic aches. Claims the medicine comes in soluble bags that dissolve instantly with no narcotics. Offered in 10c and 30c sizes with emphasis on immediate effect and safety.
An advertisement touts Dr David's Sanative Wash as a fast-acting solution for itching skin. It promises quick relief by penetrating affected areas to eradicate germs, soothing the skin and offering freedom from embarrassment, with refund options if not satisfied. Owens & Minor lists Richmond Virginia mail order details.
An old advertisement promotes BUxETS as a bladder cleanser to curb irritation burning and frequent urination. It claims relief after four days and promises a money back guarantee. Sold as a 50 cent box from pharmacies including Krieg Drug Company and Charleston Street Pharmacy.
Two witnesses for the gas company testified before the public service commission, disputing city valuation engineer J. Pat Blunden on a 58 cent gas rate. H J Egan claimed trench digging rates and daily output, while E P Clutter disputed Blunden’s labor estimates and supported Eagan’s figures. A note on tobacco exhibition appeared from the Canadian National Railway offices in London.
Major Joseph Eustace Chilton, a long standing lawyer and political figure in Kannwani Valley, is celebrated on his birthday. Born at Goalsmouth, later St Albans, he trained as a teacher and prosecuting attorney, admitted to the bar in 1877, and became partner to Judge James H. Ferguson as his career shaped local legal and civic progress.
A fragmentary obituary sketch highlights Major Chilton a lawyer, regent of West Virginia University, and a former advocate in the West Virginia Guard. It notes his partnerships with William E. Chilton and William A. MacCorkie, his military rank, political leanings, and Masonry, followed by brief, unclear remarks on personality and character. The passage also references portraits of contemporaries like Muller and Joseph Conrad, and stray notes on temperament and oratorical talent.
A WABC-CBS arcad ecast titled The Man of the Street is planned for 9 and 11:30 a m and 2 16 and 3 345 p m with Hoover recital and F D Roosevelt participation in a New York community sing on WEAF BHC at 6 39 p m A Cymaniera Rusticana opera set for WIZ NBC at 11 15 Other WEAF NBC 10 20 a m features include U S Constitution and Frances Alda among others
Fragmentary radio schedule lists Ben Bernie and Ed Wynn times, Denny orchestra, Schori of the air, Curtis Symphony, Congress broadcast, California Melodies, Gar low symphony, Palm Bureau Federation, Ted Mank’s orchestra, Musical Dream, Mrssent Memoiire, and a Tribute to Insepl Conrad with scattered times and channel notes.
Prohibition administrator Captain BR Merrick of Richmond was in Charleston yesterday conferring with local investigators led by George W. McClintic of the federal district court. He returned to Richmond last night. Investigators were informed that an order transferring Randolph Brewer of Baltimore to Charleston had been rescinded. Argentina ships more U S books than most nations except Spain and France.
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