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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1925

Page

5

Second Notice of Election Contest Heard in Charleston

Attorneys for Calvert and DeGruyter filed a second election contest against H O Dell and E Jarrett for county commissioner and justice of the peace. The case, set to be argued Monday, involves new discrepancies from the November 4 vote and may move to circuit and state supreme court if unfavorable. Also approved was a 50 year franchise for West Virginia Water and Electric to run poles and lines along county roads with safeguards and setback rules.

H. O'Dell E. Jarrett Fhir Molion O'Dell Calvert DeGruyter Circuit Court State Supreme Court Charne D Carlton Cabin Creek Idle City O'déll Iff DeGryter Justice of the Peace West Virginia Water and Electric Company Kanawha River Floridatreet South Charleston Clendenin Falling Reek Water and Electric Company

Poles Accept Invitation to Honor War Heroes

Warsaw reports Poland erected a monument to The Unknown Soldier in a mystery gift. A motor lorry delivered a large inscribed stone to Sazonian Square near the Pentatowski statue. Flowers were laid by the public, and the monument is now accepted despite ignorance of the giver.

Warsaw Poland Sazonian Square

California pool to be largest in world at San Francisco

California pool project near Ocean Beach Ingleside will be 3,000 feet long with 12 foot depth and outdoor design. It will host National Amateur Athletic Union events April 23 54 and 25 and be city owned open to public. A new municipal stadium in Golden Gate park will host track events July 3 and 5 with seating for 22 006. Barcelona to inaugurate first subway next month electric motive power and modern stations planned. Elevators will reach street level where tracks run deep.

San Francisco Plesshhacker Ocean Beach Ingleside Golden Gate Park Wil Barcelona

Russians Turn To U S For Building Aids

Chicago Jan 16 Indications arose that soviet Russia planned to adopt American commercial methods in industrial work. As soonov, a Moscow architectural society, invited Frank Lloyd Wright to help design the Temple of Work in Moscow signaling a monument to end of czarism and birth of toil. A German discovery promises wood substitutes from hardened cellulose. Harold White of Headly England received a Royal Society medal for rescuing a cat from a deep well. Rice and fruits, bananas, raisins, tobacco and pineapples in Hawaii are largely grown by irrigation.

Chicago Russia Ronai Assonovs Moscow Frank Lloyd Wright Mr. Wright Stix Germany Harold White England The Royal Society For the Greece

Lip Stick Red's Alluring Shade in Spring Fashion

An era fashion note on bold lip color and tropical hues for women of all ages. It discusses coordinating bright shades with outfits, fabric choices like canton crepe, and design details such as high collars, pleated skirts, self collars, and belt accents.

Avery

Forced thrift plan cited at Brown utilities in Abilene

Abilene Kansas January 17 1930 Brown utilities Interesta boss urges 1100 employees to save at least 10 percent of pay. President Brown of United Power Light and United Telephone says thrifty workers keep homes paid for and contented. Since two years ago the compulsory savings system has reduced labor turnover and total savings exceed 1560000 annually with even low paid workers saving a portion and higher officials saving more.

Abilene Kas Brown Utilities Interesta Brown United Power & Light Corporation United Telephone Company Office Bay Mr. Brown

Thematic Guide to Reichsbanner Propaganda Exposed

A critical analysis reveals how the Reichsbanner promotes public celebrations and military displays to win support for the republic. It cites ex police commander Kelets Inger and leaders like Schuetzinger, detailing tactics that recruit veterans through parades, guards, and patriotic staging to heighten loyalty and counter monarchist rivals.

Walter Tarl Bhagus Dar Schuetzinger Republic Totax Porhans

CHICAGO CHRONICLE REPORTS CROSSWORD PUZZLES AID EFFICIENCY

An article cites Albert M. Johnson of National Life Insurance praising crossword puzzles for boosting stenographer speed and accuracy by about 25 percent. He notes improved dictation, word recognition, and overall office efficiency as employees spend time solving puzzles.

Jan Nncording Albert M. Johnson National Life Insurances Company United States Atr Johnann Johnson

Prince Prajad yok Nearly Arrested in Japan Tour

Prince Prajad yok, brother of Siam's king, was stopped by a sentry from photographing the Inland Sea at Itekushima before the Master of Ceremonial intervened. The visit highlights Iekushima’s famed Island of Light temple built on pilings during low tide.

Tokio Prajadyok Siam Japan Itekushima Iikushima Jnland Light

Military Training Order Triggers Widespread Opposition in Japan

TOKIO January 15 The Department of Education plan to authorize un diverged military training in schools and colleges faces strong nationwide opposition. Public opinion suggests a ruling revision before April. otherwise the order may take effect.

Japan Tokio Department of Education

Obituary notices from Giles County Virginia

An obituary item for Amanda McGhee alias Amana McGlee, once of Giles County, Virginia, resident of Charleston for 40 years, member of the Culanthen society and First Baptist Church. Survivors listed include Mrs. Lucy Sanders and Mrs. Ameta Poe, with sons Largest and Edgar and five grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. Also notes the death of David M. Shirkey, 38, of 402 Washington Street after a long illness, survived by a son and his Crete-based wife. funeral at Bariaw chapel with interment at Cube Spring Cemetery.

Amanda McGher Amana McGlee Weidas Stelios Aye Atolios Frazos Washington Street Tigwits Isle of Crete Mediterranese Cube Spring Lgm

Radio wrinkles plague Berlin women in wartime era

Berlin reports that radio wearers suffer facial wrinkles from long nights of listening to wire broadcasts. Doctors note eye brows knit, lips pressed, and crow’s feet emerging. a famed singer seeks treatment while Berlin’s “Mute’s Cellar” faces removal of noisy patrons.

Tress Berlin Dan Fem Radio India Hines Alexander Platz Chern Th c Ellar Wir Stelna Dent Mutes Alexander Plats Fast Ltd West Side Max Reinhardt Metropolia Oskar

Taxation Limits German Motor Output in Berlin

Berlin reports 37 000 automobiles in the city, a 20 percent rise in six months, equating to one car for 160 inhabitants. Germany produces 30 000 to 40 000 cars yearly, with a 100 to 200 percent potential increase via existing facilities. Taxes on motor vehicles raise about 40 percent before final sale, while bike production exceeds 60 000 units annually.

Berlin

Beauty shops for men take Paris by storm

An article by Jeske Mendenson notes a surge of male beauty salons in Paris near Vendôme, offering facials, manicures, and permanent waves. The piece highlights American and South American clients seeking wrinkle-erasing treatments, with several shops appearing rapidly in the city.

Jeske Mendenson Cleopatra Woolworth Tower Ccarmntigen Beauty Daria Marts Dince Vendome Tan

Sahara Express Offers Varied Desert Travel Schedules

The Sahara Express promises a multi modal journey from Paris to Timbuktu with rail boat and automobile legs. Travelers will traverse deserts in staged days from Colomb Bechar to Bent Abbay to Adrar and Timuktu, with hotels at desert terminals and a protective sun machine for caravan security.

Paris Timburtod Pars Colomb- Hechar Marseilles Abbré Metomb-Bechar Columb-Bechar Bent-Abbay Vimoudt Beni-Abbas Adtar Adraeta Qualien Tanezrourt Tessallt Teasail Vabutikore Niger Gao Timbucno Beni-Abbag Adrar Timbuetos Saharaxpress United States Orient Express Europe

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