Inflation Era Reflections From a 1924 Charleston Gazette
The December 7 1924 issue reviews inflation worries voiced by business and government figures. It notes two remedies earlier proposed: easing credit via the Federal Reserve and urging public restraint on purchases. The piece contrasts Wall Street reactions with producers concerns and rails against perceived plutocratic bias while praising clean sportsmanship in West Virginia and North Carolina football. It also covers a federal pardon case before the Supreme Court and praises officers’ integrity in college football officiating.
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Boone
Charleston
A. T
North Carolina
West Virginia Collegiate Institute
Est Virginia Institute
Sexton
H. G. Thomas
Iion
Davis
Institute
Wilberforce
Columbus
Fear of federal judiciary power vs constitutional liberty
The writer argues unfettered judicial authority without executive review would endanger liberty. Citing Chicago injunctions and Daugherty cases, they warn that judges could jail supporters of hungry strikers, with no ability to review rulings. The piece stresses the need for constitutional checks on federal courts and cautions against unchecked power.
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Chicago
Daugherty
United States
West Virginia Votes and Political Shifts in 1924
An analysis of West Virginia’s 1924 presidential results shows Coolidge losing to Harding while third party and minor candidates split the anti Coolidge vote, altering the state’s electoral outcome compared with 1920. The piece notes rising total turnout, shifts in party fortunes, and hints at broader political dynamics in the state.
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West Virginia
Davis
of Nations
la Follette
Coolidge
Harding
Cox
Watkins
Tlhe Eesteeeeseesy
Havig
Manly stance over NC election results praised
A North Carolina election yielded Republican O F Poole by five votes with Democratic challenger J H Burke declining a contest, citing technicalities. Burke refused to exploit defects over ballot ink issues, earning praise for sportsmanlike conduct. Also note on crosswords, politics, and a shift from football to basketball.
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North Carolina
O. F. Poole
J. H. Burke
Burke
Night Talk in a Parlor Chat on Sleep and Kids
An awkward dialogue unfolds as parents and others share sleepless nights and baby woes. One person jokes about an Arabian word for dismay while recounting colic and restless hours. The lively exchange captures a domestic scene of frustration and humor.
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Paraler
Selte
Puzzling Radio Teasers and Word Talk From Cigarette Ads
A garbled mosaic of dialogue and supposed clues about puzzles and radio jargon. Characters discuss three letter words, crosswords, and a four letter radio call, with stray lines about heat, smoke, and a child. The fragments hint at a puzzle feature mixing wit and ads.
Community notes from Marmet area church and homes
A Marmet area notice sheet records a successful meeting at a local church last Sunday and reports on Mrs. D Hurkess and Bertie Cates Casto recovering from operations. It mentions the Ladies Aid Society gathering, local births, and a family visit. An essay on home heating notes how winters shape furnace use and coal needs, with a historical coal and chimney discussion reflecting 1924 concerns.
Bits of State History by E E Meredith
Fragmented historical notes on spelling books and Wheeling figures, referencing Noah Webster and local figures like Miss Guey and Parenti, with scattered observations on football players and town progress in a boggy OCR fragment. The text mentions Brow and Pustler as players and hints at local school events and street developments.
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J. Flasher
Sona
Janes Ewing
Wheeling
Noah Webster
Vonittake
Smller
Ben
Guey Hormitl
Charleston
Manet School
Pent
Vas
Wit
Foothalls & Wonderfal
Uae
Olourt
Marnes
Mason School Recital Showcases Early Grade Talent
The Mason School of Music held a two part recital in the school auditorium yesterday featuring elementary and inter grade students. Participants included Mary Groves Rosales Gordon Ruth Gunter Caroline Lewis Elizabeth Kemper Harry Bernstein Dorothy Edington Betty Bell May Kautz Imogene Meadows Whitehurst Elisabeth Sonney Virginia Barr Marion Schoenfuss Virginia Cracraft Margaret Crichton Eugenia Price Charles Loeb Marjorie Holt Alter Witcher Thompson George Hubbs Helen Morrison Ruth Ramer Dorothy Gunter Margaret Gravely Lucille Haviland Raymond Wexmann Fred Wiseman Lois Randolph Elizabeth Simms Louise Holder Alice Virginia Perry Chester Luis Howard Mively Dorothy Hall Charlotte Davidson Carolyn Hans Petty Lee Metture Kon Shepard Mery Noe Bailey Madison Chilton Josephine Jones Bender BeClay Marvin Friedman Milton Caplan Mary Parker Baker Blaine Atkinson Mary Frances Stanard Gladys Bras Homes Athnes Mary Standish Eebieel Huevii Ethel Knighe Claudine Harris Margaret Marquir Mary Frances Reeves Miriam Carrol Mary Ben Parkins Virginia Greet Ram Dorothy Hurrah Mary Elisabeth Mason and Mary Porter Carper.
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Myxon School of Music
Gternagn
S Mary FR. Groves
Rosales Gordon
Ruth Elen Gunter
Caroline Lewis
Elizabeth Kemper
Harry Berenstein
Dorothy Edington
Betty Ma ‘Bell
May Kautz
Imogene Meadowers Whitehurst
Elisabeth Sonney
Virginia Barr
Marion Schoenfuss
Virginia Cracraft
Margaret Crichton
Eugenia Price
Charles Loeb
Marjorie Holt
Alter Witcher Thompson
George Hubbs
Helen Morrison
Uth Ramer
Dorothy Gunter
Margaret Gravely
Lucille Haviland
Raymond Wexmann
Fred Wiseman
Lois Ranedolph
Elizabeth Simms
Louise Holder
I Mueller
Mary Hilzabeth Jentley
Virginia Sarver
Iise Spli
Man
Alice
Virginia Perry
Chester Luis
Howard Mively
Dorothy Hall
Charlotte
Davidson
Carolyn Hans
Petty Lee Metture
Kon Shephard
Mery Noe
Baily
Madison Chilton
Josephine Jones
Bender BeClay
Mervin Friedman
Milton Caplan
Mary Parker Baker
Blaine Atkinson
Mary Frances Stanard
Gladys Bras
Homes Atnthes
Mary Standish
Eebieel Huevii
Ethel Knighe
Claudine Harris
Margaret Marquir
Mary Frances
Kanawha Moruture Company Holds Stockholders Meeting
The Kanawha Moruture Company held a stockholder meeting at the Kanawha hotel where discussions covered management and business issues. A semi annual dividend of four was declared and a substantial surplus reserved. The newly elected board reappointed John A Parganas as president and J B Hopkins and Thomas Coleman as vice presidents while George Greenough, former Massachusetts Agricultural College president, died today.
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Kanawha Morurace and
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Bf Stecholders
Ananiehe Kanawha Hotel
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Mtr. Juhn A Parganas
Bdearing
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Planned Child Welfare Clinic Opens in West Charleston
A weekly children's welfare clinic begins Tuesday at 2 o'clock p m at the West Charleston area. Dr Eyss Thompson will lead the clinic under the Kanawha Public Health Nursing Association. The event aims to help undernourished children with measurements and medical screening.
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Tron
Charleston
Br. Eyssh. Thompson
Kanawha Public Health Nursing Association
Margaret War
Te Elinic
Eel
Letters From Readers and Notable Correspondents in New York
A mosaic of excerpts from a city column, featuring a prisoner’s letter to a friend on Fifth Avenue and Thirty Third Street, a travel note from Ray-Long touring Europe, Houdini's message about an upcoming lecture tour, and various reader letters praising or critiquing contemporary life in New York. The piece intertwines personal confessions, fashion talk, and social commentary, echoing a bustling city pulse.
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Gazatte
Weat
Virginia
Ri Uriochiftion Naths
NY Mail Ndai
Dingnichen
Saherwine
Alu
Arbator
New York
Cricaze Eetiete
Charivatos
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Yun
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Thirty-third
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Pyene
Howe
Ayith
Lincoln
Net
Wretel
Samuel Pepys
Indy Loree
Ray- Long
England
France
Scotland
Molland
Ireland
Belgium
Norway
Sweden
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Seine
Bill Hoge
Ring Lardner
Piraxe
Guarankty Trust Co
Vatty-fourth Street
Sine Fifth Ave
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Agann
M. Sulka
London
M. Bong
M. McIntyre
Emyin
Anther
Holland
Houdini
Rhayke
Oss
Manofield Opens Amateur Theatre in Boors Hill Home
London reports John Manofield, famed Morileh author and playwright, builds a small theatre at Boors Hill to aid amateur performers. The venue, a former outbuilding, seats 100 and will host poetry readings, old folk dancing, and an unpublished Laurence Binyon play. Manofield plans to produce twelve plays next year and fund the project with nominal donations from supporters.
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Boors, Hill
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Plafa
Musee Veld Sontende
Phiy
Ty Laurence Binyon
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