A Thought For Today On Clans and Early Elections
In this 1926 reflection the author contrasts European clan politics with early American decisions. It cites 1619 Virginia elections and the burning of unsold tobacco as an example of power politics. The piece argues leaders have long used party aims over justice, warning readers against arbitrary power and urging justice and mercy.
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Europe
George Yeardley
Virginia
House of Burgesses
Legislative Assembly
Ridpath
Open debate on Catholic candidate backlash in 1928 era
The Gazette reprints an editorial from The Springfield Republican arguing that frank discussion of Al Smith s Catholicism is essential to address prejudice in the 1928 presidential race. It cites historical Catholic participation in American independence and wartime alliance as evidence against an American tradition banning Catholics from the presidency.
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al Smith
the Gazette
Springfield Republican
Guv. Smith
Talcott Miner Banks
Williamstowns
Banks
Republic
Maryland
Charles Carroll
Benjamin Franklin
Washington
Europe
United States
Thomas Jefferson
England
Jefferson
Thomas Paine
Mr. Banks
America
Smith
Debate on Catholic presidency and religious liberty in America
A column confronts English anti-Catholic sentiment toward a Catholic candidate, arguing the constitutional ban on religious tests is longstanding and that bigotry risks undermining government. It condemns immigration era prejudice, urges reason, and notes expanding commissions.
Old Man Heckiers Lawyer Backs Wild Life League Skeptic
The speaker argues there is nothing to the reput that the Wild Life League stages rough parties. Poindexter touts a talking monkey yet doubts would yield effective legislature. The piece notes cars, skirts, and a looming fight in Congress over curbing power and distributing benefits. Lucien Potect seeks bridges across Kanawey. before Fayette county, a foot log sufficed.
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Bill Byrne
Wild Life League
Lucien Potect
Kanawey
Fayette County
Beholding a Patchwork of 1920s News and Opinion
A sprawling slice of period commentary covers public health fears about infant disease and tobacco tax debates, then shifts to Hoover era infrastructure plans for hydroelectric power on southern rivers. It memorializes Beethoven and Napoleon era muses, notes ecclesiastical annulment debates, praises synthetic rubber research, and ends with a cultural note on gloves in Constantinople.
Your Health and Mine What to do about fever in infants
An old health column warns fever in babies is fragile and dangerous. It notes that a 103 degree fever in a child may signal constipation illness or reactive upset, while adults feel chills. It stresses watchful care, avoid delays, and consult a physician for persistent fever, restlessness, vomiting or diarrhea.
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Turo
Cory
Fewture Saevic ®, Inc
The professional beauty mirrors a doomed glamour surge
New York Day by Day reports a wave of professional beauties leaving wreckage in their wake. Many rise from department stores or beauty contests and gain brief fame with Atlantic City trips and page space. The piece notes turmoil, scandals, and tragic ends as these figures drift into perilous social whirlwinds.
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New York
Dee
Atlantic City
Hroedway
Eta
Pett
New York Department Store Gossip and Cabaret Echoes
The piece surveys department stores as social hubs with employee romances and gossip echoing across cities. It notes tight-knit shop atmospheres, cliques, and stage cabaret references, plus retail quirks like fixed prices and humorous anecdotes from workers and visitors.
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Evoyes
Alek
Williamson Field Sets New Record In West Virginia
In Williamson West Virginia officials report record freight activity for the week ending with Norfolk and Western Railway and lines along the route handling about 6489 cars. The Norfolk and Western loaded about fifty cars per train compared to prior week figures, while other lines showed similar gains as local traffic officials coordinated to move goods.
Real Estate Transfers Logged for Record in County Clerk Office
Real estate transfers listed include C H Zerkin to D W Warper lot 4 Raven Court St Albans. David W Harper to Howard Zerkle lot on A Street St Albans. P M Bixling and I F Billups with multiple Jefferson district and St Albans lots. Loudon Heights Co to Jacob Alther. State Road Commission right of way in Loudon district. numerous other conveyances by W M McNealy H W Bowers and others across Kanawha and Jefferson districts detailing lots, amounts from 1 to 25, dates unspecified, and various additions and subdivisions.
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C.H. Zerkin
D. W. Warper
Raven Court
St. Albans
David W. Harper
Howard Zerkle
I. F. Billups
P.M. Bixling
Bouth Charleston
Jefferson District
Bexiine
Wita
P. Hilups and
Wits
St. Alvang
Loudon Heights Co
Jacob Altherr
Loudon
Row
Freeman
State Road Commission
W. MM. McNealy
Ada A. McNealy
Helley Widition
St Albans
Peantk Tae- Tell
West Chipeston
Wesley Strickland
George White
Sandy Winket
Chesnpeake Realty Co
Teo Boldoy
Alot
Chesapeake
London
Thor Ponst
Jann J. Huber
John W. Whamax
Edgar Mc 'Thomas
Monk
Glenwood
Quarlenton
Tie Sui
Nelson
W. J. Paling
W. Parsons
Kanawhe
Charleston
H.W. Bowers
Kanawha
R. Ie
Exking
Hy W. Bowers
I. B
Peter Goes the Rounds in the Winter Tale
Peter Rabbit visits neighbors to learn their winter plans as snows fall. He finds Johnny Chuck asleep, sees tracks of other creatures, and realizes winter keeps his friends indoors until spring. Peter speculates on snow and the joys of spring.
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Monroe
N. C
Enquirer
Carriker School
J. D. Nance
Robert Baucom
Charlie
Bedie Hinson
Sophronia
Robert
Mr. Nance
Peter Rabbit
Peter
Johnny Chuck
Johnny
Johny
Briar
Tomnny
Blacky the Crow
Danny
Phils
Mwe
Polly
Baing
Jerry Muskrat
Jerry Mustrat
Brother Worth
Green Forest
Jumper Tin Tare
Jumper
Reddy Fox
Edon
Buster
One Dead and Four Ill From Leaking Gas in Williamson Home
A broken pipe in the Waden residence caused a gas leak that killed Mr and Mrs Vaden and left four relatives in serious condition at Williamson Hospital. The family was moved from the home early this morning. Mr Vaden did not regain consciousness. Tonight Mrs Vaden and three children remain hospitalized.
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Williamson
W.va
Dee
Wesley Widen
Willamson
Waden
Vader
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