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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1925

Page

5

Diki Diki Funerals Draw Thousands in Philippines

Diki Diki the Moro dwarf of Inin who stood 37 inches and weighed 25 pounds died in Zamboanga at 49. He survived by his widow Bundune Fatima, 35, 25 inches tall and 206 pounds. The Mohammedan funeral drew thousands. Diki Diki had performed at carnivals across the Philippines and nearby islands.

Manila Diki Diki Inin Philippines Borneanda South Sea Zam-boanga Dix Bundune Fatima

Revelations in a Wife Confessional from the Graham Household

A tense domestic scene unfolds as tensions flare between Dicky and his mother over a chastisement. In the grandmother’s room a child is drawn and sobbing, while Madge restrains Junior. The narrator contends with old fashioned discipline and a momentary impulse to intervene as family authority asserts itself.

Dicky Omy Vicky Mother Graham Jody Tim Madge Sven Richard Emma Hare Tuka Katie Alother Graham Ali Dinder Junior Zeremy

Massive Dress and Coat Sale Promises Big Discounts

Fifty dresses priced at 9.95 versus 29.50, seventy five dollar dresses for 19.95, and over one hundred frocks at 16.95 down from 29.50 to 45. Velvet and wool coats are reduced. Ten tailored two piece suits up to 49.50 go for 10. Silk costumes once 95.00 now 24.75. Open 9 to 5 with full help and on the hour fittings. Thursday focuses on trimmed hats sale.

The Boy Friend and a Fractured Morning Scene

A chaotic domestic scene erupts as a mother-in-law yells for obedience while a worried child, a tense narrator, and a stern auntie clash over discipline and affection. The interrupted moment spills into the hallway as voices reverberate through the house.

Coal reserves drop as survey warns of thinner supply

A survey by the United States Geological Survey reports coal reserves falling while consumption rises, indicating only 32 days of supply on hand with June 1 storage at 38 million tons. Production pressures and nonunion disputes threaten future output, though some groups argue to sustain workforce and avoid plant shutdowns. The report notes regional storage and stock declines since 1924, with June 1 totals showing a yearly drop and uneven distribution across states.

Rite States Geological Survey Ce Sational Coal Association Hanlahes HS West Virginia Ag Morratter Atorage

Inferred Coal in Transit and Dock Storage on June First

It is estimated that 3,899,000 tons of coal were in transit in the lake trade on June 1 or stored on the commercial docks of Lakes Superior and Michigan Tarantena at intermediate points or in storage on that date.

Lakes Sunertor Michigan Tarantena

Auction Sells Property to Satisfy $75,000 Mortgage

Stockholders and creditors of the Smith Pocahonina Company of Caloric were left with nothing after an auction sale in Wreming County to satisfy a $75,000 mortgage held by Pack of Freemans West Virginia. Years ago stockholders refused $500 for the property and Pack was the sole purchaser.

Smith Pocahonina Con) Company Caloric Wreming County C., Pack Freemans W. Va Pack

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