Charleston Gazette reflects June 18 1925 outlook and ad pays
The Charleston Gazette issue presents a dated front page with subscription rates and carrier pricing, noting daily and Sunday service, three month and yearly options, and advertising terms. A short editorial quote by James Garfield ponders keeping thoughts fresh to avoid a mental rut.
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Wail Dally
Datly
Austley
Dally and Sustley
Qutalde
Weat
Virginia
Saul Vere
Matty
SandageOne Vyear
Associated Press
Ansociate Prees
Abie
Focal Rowe
lGko
David CO
Ince
A. R. Kato
Enoterm
Western
42Nd St
New York
Hartford Bidg
Chicago
Charleston
James Garfeld
Crowded federal penitentiaries spark parole policy shift
Attorney General Stone pushes faster paroles to relieve overcrowded federal pris ons at Atlanta Leavenworth and McNeil's Island. Prisoners gain earlier release while costs rise for housing them elsewhere. A Louisville man reports an unexpectedly pleasant Atlanta stay with warden Snook, describing dorms meals and Sunday school before criticizing the system.
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Stone
Atlanta
Leavenworth
McNeil's Island
Federal Penitentiary
Abe Ellenstein
Louisville
John W. Snook
Hooseegaw
Parkersburg man jailed seven months for impersonating officer
A Parkersburg man was sentenced to seven months in Kana wha county jail for impersonating an officer. The remark about others who’d receive life for similar acts suggests local attitudes toward impersonation crimes.
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Parkersburg
Kanawha County
Byron Memorial Plan Aims To Honor English Poet
A international memorial movement seeks a small monument in Hucknall church and funds for Byron traveling scholarships. Backed by John Galsworthy Lloyd George the Duke of Portland and others the effort envisions a committee selecting candidates of any nationality to pursue humane studies abroad.
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Byron
Hucknall Torkard
Nottinghamshire
England
Westminster Abbey
Missolonghi
Greece
Europe
John Galsworthy
Lloyd George
Duke of Portland
Dayton evolution trial highlights include silent Bryan
A Dayton evolution trial note recalls Mr Bryan staying in court for a full day without uttering a word while describing a moment when the speaker urged reaching out to common humanity beyond borders. The despatch underscored the era's tension between science, religion, and public opinion.
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Dayton
Bryan
Congress urged to abolish bureaus as FTC stalls
An Irvine style editorial argues Congress should consider dissolving costly federal bodies. It says the Federal Trade Commission wastes salaries, refuses single-branch recommendations, and remains ineffective under Republican control. It notes internal disputes and a lack of compensated work, urging reform or extinction. Charleston notes the American Business Club claims to consist of city youths, but its age criteria remain unclear.
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Congress
Federal Trade Commission
House of the Senate
Federal ‘Trade Commission
Tariff Commission
Charleston
American Business Club
Census estimates show urban drift after 1910 20s era
Census Bureau estimates indicate continued migration from farms to cities since 1910 to 1920, with New York leading at about 6.1 million and Chicago second near 3.0 million. Philadelphia is third, Detroit and Cleveland not published, Baltimore likely surpassing Boston for seventh, and speculation on holiday date consolidations affecting Christmas shopping.
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Census Bureau
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
St. Louis
Baltimore
Boston
Bad taste in Darrow’s Dayton trial critique
The editorial questions Clarence Darrow’s approach in the Scopes trial, arguing his critique of the Bible shows bad taste and risks alienating religiously devout jurors. It suggests his defense of liberty should avoid ridiculing sacred texts and notes Tennessee’s swift jury selection and local curiosities observed during his visit.
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Clarence Darrow
Dayton
Tennessee
Darrow
Scopes
California
Maine
Georn
Humiliation Day debate and big game calls in West Virginia editorials
West Virginia editors discuss Humiliation Day proposed in Washington to mark the immigration exclusion act, juxtaposed with editorials criticizing big game hunting in Africa. The Wheeling Register weighs in on Rogers for governor and a lighthearted push for his Senate bid, while The Fairmont Times laments rising printing costs and farm papers folding.
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Wail Mogern
WU Rogers
Celihurth
Rouse
Bean
Rowers
Oklahoma
Hogers
Jawaakers
Mr. Rogers
Dawes
Senate
Wil Rogers
Franvis Newton
Rhodesia
Africa
Matherk
Ehass
Keema
Fairmont Thues
LN That City of Washington by Herbert Pfahler
Washington July 17 Parks in the capital draw varied crowds from derelicts to couples using green spaces for respite. The writer notes heat, crowded youth, and the remnants of urban life in public parks while reflecting on social divides and a fading national ideal. He observes benches filled by shiftless men and lovers using the dark for private moments, and recalls a conference with a former government worker about aging and public amusements.
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Washington
Coursa
Hue
Altiak
Ancinre
New York
Paxeball
America
Tna
Thera
Sun Tong
Thay Hurrington Advertiser
Fen
Flo
Ian
Penny Prowl on New York Streets Explores Odd Show
A garbled New York Day by Day column from 1926 sketches street life on Fourteenth Street and nearby avenues. It lampoons penny amusements, motion pictures, phonographs, and theater acts drawing a vivid snapshot of East Side crowds, colorful characters, and urban curiosities.
Broadway contrasts and stage name speculation in early sightings
A jumbled memoir fragment describes mid-20th century theater life with photographers, bathing suit displays, and actors adopting new names. It notes Ed Gallagher’s wives in a seaside scene, Broadway celebrity talk, and anecdotes about Patsy Salmon, Patsy Shattuck, and Alec Gates, plus scattered reflections on society and travel.
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Mid- Wight
Ngst
Pnes
Ed Gallagher
Galdagher
Shean
Broadway
Bond Issues Planned for Local Roads and Schools
Huntington voters will decide tomorrow on two proposed bond measures totaling 600000 for paving and hard surface roads. Garundett district seeks a 400000 issue and Daribournville district a 200000 proposal to fund road and infrastructure work.
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Huntington
Ahell County
Canete
Garundetts
Daribournville
Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
Poem reflects on virtue and strength, urging kindness and integrity. It contrasts the weak with the brave and emphasizes that true wealth lies in character, not wealth or status. The piece extols steadfast honesty, moral courage, and benevolence toward others.
TROUBLE BOB DIGS INTO DAYTON TRIAL TALES
Dayton July 17 Bryan Power and Light continues to rumble as Darrow warns of a long trial amid jokes and hype. The piece lampoons lawyers and public figures, noting Tennessee detectives, a moonshine chemist, and mockery of open prayer.
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Dayton
Bryan Power and Light Company
Payton
Pittiess
Haku
Oiare Darrow
Montesyn
Dudley Fees Malone
Trud
Neayton
Darrow
Bull Montana
Pease
Frm
Irfenda
Bryan
Bits of State History and Civil War Remnants in West Virginia
The article recalls towns such as New Creek and Keyser as early Civil War sites, noting Confederate occupation and Union advances. It mentions court actions, eviction proceedings, and state education board meetings, along with remarks on officials and ongoing investigations.
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Ser
New Creek
Reade
Pendleton
Franklin County
Petersburg
Grant Putncy
Moorefield
Hardy County
Hohmey
Hropshire
Ibakink
Ostrategie
Liew Wallace
Keyser
Wreyser Wee
Dytha
Batlirice and Ohio
Aupheme Court
Jonn I. Hatcher
State Supreme Court
Bret
Army 14
Kelly's Creek Collieries Company
Aptains
Ward
Atterrer Haralg
W. Touston
Intercepted Messages From July 17 Report
Fragmentary notes show a July 17 message referencing stock fraud and a kickback scheme. The sender mentions Waller and Halianan, with ties to Flymayen oil and the United States. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Charleston Gazette
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Daily Gazette Company
Weet
Mr. Coolidge
Chartleston
West Virginia
Pacify Civilization Society
Taki
Japan
Amer— Dik J
Sheree
Congress of the United States
Santa Barbara
Ind.a
Twunlington
Farm Howe
Massachusette
Farm Life
Spencer
Ind
the Country Gentleman
Albany
Curtis Publishing Company
Sue di Talla
Orhen
City OF Washington
Herbert Pfahler
Elmer
Charlie
Wwe
Sycamore Street
World Frees Pub
Bayville
Inglis
Sting
Lng
Lung
É. McIntire
Este Blarbower
Filste Janis
Suhen
Yager
Fritzt
Brannigan
Bouncey
Mentz
Jann Lionel
Ethel Blythe
Burryimores
Trixte O'Callaghan
Vrizte Priganae
Yiupllelivy Bebani
George Hrban
Kiste Janis
Wisie Hlerbower
Patsy Salmon
Shelby
Mont
Long Head
Nije
Ehunne Pera
Bunglesumy
Etrona de Kucharde
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Alec’ Gates le
Anet
George Washington Universality
Union Station
Gates
Thirteenth Street
E Street
Gneye
Milton Sills
Lytle
Bul Lytle
Slils
Young Lye
Sin
Oman
Wraslington
Chirlestim
Ueat
Edgar A. Guest
Maphead
Matyi
Riera
Bugs Baer
Conchet
Star Company
Board OF Education
Wheeling
State Board of Education
Goers
Fairmont
J. Walter Barnes
Thatstate
Seapos
Waller
Waller S Halianan
Flymayen Oil Vo, UE
KR Western
Avesiiond
Peter Babutt
Peter Ranbit
Digger
Peter
Steined Chinmunk
Dinema
Rascal
Danny Mradow Mouse
Him
Balamander
Dumper
Hare
Badger
Dixner
Tom
Jack
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