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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1925
Page
7
London reports a British scientist has invented a golf ball that resists slicing and hooking due to a specific deep shadowed dimple pattern. The ball flies straight but tends to stay earthward, potentially offering a choice of three balls for hookers, slicers, or straight hitters, depending on conditions.
New York reports progress by the Roosevelt Memorial Association toward a Washington memorial site near the White House and a park at Oyster Bay. The plan includes 13 acres on the coast and 22 more in condemnation, with design competition pending approval by Congress.
The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, led by Fritz Reiner, received a rousing public ovation in Charleston after a concert at the Kearse Theatre. The audience, including late arrivals, cheered the maestro as he conducted major works by Saint-Saëns and Grieg, with repeated encores. Early disturbances and theater delays affected some listeners, but the performance impressed and drew praise for the orchestra’s artistry.
London reports a public question as to whether Edward Prince of Wales may marry during a visit to Argentina next summer. The piece notes the prince is widely regarded as a bachelor and asks if he wants to become king while remaining single. It ponders suitable brides among aristocratic families in Britain and abroad, and how royal marriage perceptions shape public opinion.
A plan for an open sun hospital in Bermondsey London to treat consumption and other diseases using artificial sunlight. The Remaundsey Solarium would resemble a long low building with a veranda and glassed sunlit wards for men and women. The method traces to Swiss experiments claiming health benefits from sunlight and heat, with patients exposed to sun rays in controlled rooms under artificial lighting.
Dr W Kemper of Temple Baptist preached the mid year baccalaureate sermon at Charles Town High School urging graduates to pursue college or university study. He warned against empty life and negative harmlessness, citing Clara Barton, Franklin K Lane, and Dr Grenfell to illustrate positive service. Governor elect Howard Gore attended the service with many registrants and parents of 40 graduates present.
London reports a new automated bootblack promises to clean ninety pairs per hour. The machine would displace Greek Italian and African workers, as shoes enter a chute, are cleaned in seconds, and exit ready on a rack, potentially costing many jobs.
The Federation Bank of New York, which grew from 500 009 to 8 500 000 in 18 months, may raise capital by 600 000 or 1 000 000 and seek a switch from state bank to trust company. Peter J Brady, president, announced the proposals and said stockholders will decide soon. 1924 earnings were 66 000. A separate note records a new store and office for Podshontas Foal Co in Itmana Wyoming county at about 350 000.
Syracuse reports five undergraduate prodigies under 15, including four boys and one girl. Notable youths include Moses Finkelstein, Carville Bailey, Leon Cohen, Loretta Delaney, and others from North Syracuse, Solvay, and nearby hamlets. They enter College of Arts and Sciences or pre professional tracks early with strong math and science skills.
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