First in West Virginia Thought For Today
A Thought For Today quotes Charles Kingsley on improving heart and heed to become good, emphasizing that the first aim of life is moral betterment and that God created people to pursue this end. The wording urges self-improvement as a divine purpose guiding daily life.
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Charles Kingsley
Towet
Monogalis County
Parker Constreotion Company
Wadestown
Burton
Lsbor
Dignwey
Morgantown
Charleston City Charter Debate Prompts Bipartisan Reform
The piece argues for a bipartisan system in Charleston to curb partisan control of city government and advance long term improvements. It cites past national trends to bolster calls for a water system, disposal plant, sewerage, parks expansion, bridges, storage safety, and open precinct practices while urging honest leadership and citizen trust.
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Charleston
National Fm
Zay
Kapawhi
Kempital Center
Bik
Ting
Isbor
Charlesbo
Yengie
Thomas Cat
Thomas
Pak Meek
Rag Tims
Angie
Tommie T Ie
President Hoover message viewed as moderate yet distant
The Baltimore Sun notes Hoover's message is moderate and weary in tone, moving away from sharp Republican trumpeting. It argues his remedies rely on producers and consumers, with limited use of government to ease the crisis, while acknowledging cooperative measures already begun and other papers’ reactions. The South Bend Tribune comments on declining life’s pleasure, and The Wall Street Journal mocks Tribune spelling.
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Hoover
Congress
Baltimore Sun
Tula
Me. Coolidge
Mellon
Sid
Republican Party
White House
South Bend Tribune
Wall Street Lambs
The
Tribune
Reapportionment Debates in West Virginia Legislature
The Wheeling Register and Morgantown Post report a heated fight over reapportionment as Congress plans a short session. West Virginia counties seek fair representation while counties like Logan and Cabell push for more delegates amid population shifts and an unwieldy House size.
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House of Representatives
West Virginia
Commonwealth
Kanawhe River
Das ‘Bern
Kacewhi County
Cabell County
Logan County
Jackeoh County
Congress
House of Delegates
Wheeling Register
Strange fog in Belgium prompts deadly gas scare
A mysterious fog in Belgium poisons people and kills hundreds, prompting theories about gas warfare, a new plague, and international reactions. Experts compare the event to the Black Death while discussing potential threats to New York and U.S. government responses amid talks of Prohibition and diplomacy.
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Zukops
Belgium
Rual‘sta
Europe
J. B. Haldane
New York
Progressive Dunbar Advance in Food Lines Across States
A critical note on Democratic finance described as progressive, claiming they once delayed public aid until in power and now establish soup and bread lines in every state where they hold temporary control, implying a shift to immediate relief measures.
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Progressive Dunbar
McIntyre Day by Day in New York The Goose Mayer Era
In a 1930 diary style piece from New York, the writer details dining experiences in Bowery and Greenwich Village scenes. It mentions Gansemayer’s Restaurant, Old Soldiers Home, and iconic patrons like Millard Fillmore and Zachary Taylor, with recollections of Goos Mayer goose lore and city life. References to culture clubs, Adele Astaire, and a satirical tone pervade the narrative.
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New York
Pepys
Alzin
Bowery
John Gold
Lou Holz
Dancing Lady
Adele Astair
Brown
Old Soldiers Home
Driscoll
Tuchéon
Aimon Mayer
Peart
Goous” Mayer
Colnet the Reataurant
Ganacmayer
Hike & Dellpingenij
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
T Boy
Hone
A Washington Bystander Observes Formalities at Hearings
Kirke Simpson notes the Bystander’s amusement at public ceremonies from presidential entrances to Supreme Court hush and tariff hearing rituals. He watches as tariff commissioners file in and attendees rise, while jokes and column fragments poke at political theater and the mood of Washington.
Answers to Test Questions From the Daily Gazette
A reader’s page lists ten test questions on varied topics such as famous figures, engineering, geography, legal matters, and language origins. It includes historical references to Elisha Otis, a Keeley Institute inquiry, and the Mind your p’s and q’s adage with explanations.
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Miltonaire Hobo
Elisha G. Otis
Jelanda
Luzon
Eaffel Tower
Reno
Nevada
Brecht
Health and Diet Notes on Blood Pressure and Stress
An amateur health column discusses blood pressure observations among prisoners and guards, noting mean pressures around 115.9 and instances of high readings in older ages. It references stress effects, age correlations, and questions about treatment approaches.
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Tomas
We are all alike in the things that matter
A fragmented monologue contrasts differences among people and urges acceptance. It argues shared needs for praise and understanding, noting humans want growth and to be remembered. The speaker asserts, despite visible differences, that we are alike in core aspirations and emotions.
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Miracle Worker
AEG
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National Association of State Transitrers, Auditore and Comptrolers
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Wheeling News
Arthur Brisbane
King Features
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Azeo
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Wets
Ciry
Coast Guard
Customs House
Washington
State Department
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Mussolini
Hercules
Cea
Turles
Berence
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Oxford
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Eddington
Finstela
Zinateine
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Yours
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Boone
Charleston, W
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McIntyre
Twince
Sam Bernard
Jock Pearl
Comets
Gene Markey
Ganse
Gansemayer
Kirke Simpson
Lecorvesont
Magas 8
United States
Tariff Commission
Tariff Hilla
Amtenea
Gee Matcher
Pennsylvania
Twa
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Pletcher
Pluce
Comsubion
Fletcher
Welch Daily News Dum Dore
Betty Coch
University Athonesam Vyon
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Joe
Hinton Daily News
94Th Aero Squadron
Eddie Rickenbecker
John Buffer
Walters
John Wentworth
Chicago
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Oscar de Prient
Dunois
Feu
Washington Bureau
Deity Gazette
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Bae
Cevere Reer
Leme
Gumstie
Logam Clanderes
Sedan
Scotch
Mount Hepa Advertiser
Seitehommy
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