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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1925

Page

5

Dam Irrigates Western Mexico

George F. Powell reports from Navajoa Sonora that a vast reservoir and dam on Rio Mayo, 35 miles northeast of Navajoa, is secured by Richardson Construction and Harry Chandler. Located in Lox Mescales box canyon in the Mescal mountains, the project will create a lake and boost irrigation for Rio Mayo garbanzo lands, expanding valuable arable area on Mexico’s west coast.

George F. Powell Navajoa Sonora Mexico Rio Mayo William Richardson Richardson Construction Company Vegul River Harry Chandler Los Angeles Mexico Landman Lox Mescales Mescal Mountains

Notable visitors list at Holley and Ruffner hotels

A long roster of visitors checked in at the Holley hotel in Huntington and Ruffner yesterday, including William Brewster of Lewisburg, physician Dr. B. Holroyd from Athens, coal operator Robert Jleckle, and many residents and guests from Huntington, Charleston, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and beyond, spanning ministers, engineers, merchants, and lawmakers.

William Brewster Lewisburg United States Greenbrier Holley Robert Jleckle Huntington B. Holroyd Athens Mercer County E. Adkins Cleveland Ohio G. W. Harris Cincinati Ohto Tay Neuzal Cincinnati Charles Hall H. Warlamp BE. Lee W. Stump Mennsuer Cincinnati Ohio D. Bentley Louia ¢. Host New York City F. L. Haynes Dayton Edwin Selbert Onio J. H. Andy Virginia Peer Huntington W. Va Ondahl Pittsburgh Charles Hass Glenville C. A. McAray St. Louis Ih. P. Fox Washington Dell HU Madison N. R. Duke and Wits Hinton George Hi. Ladd D. C Frank Mellvain George 8. Wyfall Baltimore N. H. Hudson Knoxville

Unemployment in Cherieaton Rising Over Deceptive Recruiting

The unemployment problem in Cherieaton is worsening due to alleged deceptive recruiting by large employers. C M O Neal of the federal state employment service says agents lure unemployed workers from Pittsburgh and Cleveland with promised high wages, then offer far lower pay and worse living conditions. Investigations cover about ten men who say they were drawn from Cleveland to Marmet for a pipeline job and abandoned without pay. Possible actions against involved firms or individuals are under consideration.

Cherieaton C. M. O'Neal Federal-State Employment Service O'Neal Pittsburgh Cleveland Federal-State Service Joba Hopa Gas Company Marmet

Echols Checks Up Numbers in City

Postmaster Echols urges Charleston to number buildings including offices tenements and apartments to improve mail delivery efficiency and accuracy. He argues proper numbering will speed service and reduce misdeliveries.

Echols Charleston United States

Kiwanians Hear Eulogy On Bryan By Rev Kemper

Rev Clarence W Kemper will deliver an eulogy on William Jennings Bryan before the Kiwanis club with the title The Great Commoner The program changed after Bryans death Rev Ling will speak on Something For the Good of the Club Grading Capitol Grounds Workmen level basements of former residences and remove high spots on the southwest corner of the new capitol grounds

Clarence W. Kemper William Jennings Bryan Kiwanis Club Kemper BR. W. Lilly Mr. Bryan Ling Capitol Grounds

Home Sought for Seven Month Old Baby

Pat B Withrow of the Union Mission home seeks a good home for a seven month old, healthy girl placed for adoption. The mission now has 85 children. officials say finding a suitable home is urgent and ask interested parties to call at the Union Mission.

Pat B. Withrow Union Mission Mr. Withrow

State House filings lift capital stock and notary list

The Wolf Summit Coal company filed to raise capital stock from 750000 to 3500000 with the secretary of state, Geortge W. Sharp. The Buff Lick Oil Gas company filed power of attorney to L. 1. Given of Charleston. Commissions as notaries were granted yesterday to J. H. Shodgrass Spencer Leo Hardman Spencer N. M. Wootter DeKalb Gilmer counties A. Hall Kester Roane county Henry Ss Condes Careston J. T. Sharman Charleston W B Gore Charleston.

Wolf Summit Coal Company Geortge W. Sharp Buff Lick Oil Gas Company L. 1 Charleston Eetretary of State J. H. Shodgrass Spencer Leo Hardman N. M. Wootter DeKalb Gilmer Counts A. ©. Hall Kester Roane County Henry Ss. Condes Qareston J. T. Sharman W.B. Gore

Gland Transplant Benefits Offered Without Operation

Leading authorities claim gland transplant benefits can be gained without surgery. Bland substance taken in tablet form, Glandogen, a gland tonic, is prepared as tablets for simple tubal lane dular treatment. Builtman's cut-rate drug stores will supply you.

Builtman

Society Notes and Health Official Travel News

Society brief highlights visits by Mrs Delmar Bruney Miss Rosalind Fowell and Miss Kathryn Powell of Parkersburg will visit here last week Joe Dr W M Bath president of the state board of health has returned to Keyser after several days here Miss Hunice Plunkett arrived from a five week trip through North Carolina and Virginia and was accompanied home by her nephew Leonard Giayer of Staunton Va Mr Lyle Burdette of Welch and Mrs B L Burdette and Mlle L Burdette of this city recently visited Mrs J A Garret of Mt Hope Miss Alice Smith visited last week with Mrs Harry Nerburn of Mt Hope Mr and Mrs B A Hall and children of Beckley recently made a trip here Mrs H Dettry and son William of Beckley who visited Mrs Frank Boone last week are enroute to Connellsville Pa where they will visit Mrs Pettry's daughter Mrs Ros

Delmar Bruney Rosalind Fowell Kathryn Powell Parkersburg Joe W. M. Bath State Board of Health Keyser Hunice Plunkett North Carolina Virginie Leonard Giayer Staunton, Va Lyle Burdette Welch Burdette Tl. Bureette Garret Mt. Hope Alice Smith Harry Nerburn Mt. Hona H. Dettry Willian of Beckley Frank Boone Harry Rogers Bockiey Ruth Sutton Mildred Ttoff Cowen Edna Hough Hundred Mildred Redfox iMidenour Street Clarksburg Misa Michigan Ave Rue Columbus Henest Posenecker Margaret Martin G. Martin Elxhert Ind

Philips Milk of Magnesia for Indigestion Relief

Sour stomach and indigestion warnings advocate Philips Milk of Magnesia as a quick relief. The ad claims physicians prescribe it for over acidity, gas, and sour stomach, noting its gentle action and palatable taste compared with soda. Bottles cost twenty five cents at any drugstore.

Philips Mit Magnesia Philips Gagea

Zeimo Promises Clear Skin With Zemo Remedy

Advert says Zeimo cures pimples blotches and skin troubles by using Zemo antiseptic liquid. It claims fast penetration and daily use with trial bottle five cents and large bottle one dollar. Available from all druggists under the name Zemo Sean 25c.

Zeimo Zemo Zemo Sean Ady

Peake Devils Qoleton Threatens New Chemical Heist

Fragmented OCR text references a new chemical affecting opponents, described as a risky revenue tool and public relation matter involving railroads and hospitals. Mentions cure for pests and a patent formula claimed to aid hard to reach places. Context unclear. readers warned.

Ewlat P. WG Aifest Squtekeat Mont P. TG

Births and Visits Highlight Clarksburg Social Notes

Cunningham once Miss Sadye Pettry visits with relatives. Ruth Sutton Mildred Sttoff Edna Hough join Mildred Redfox at Clarksburg. Margaret Martin travels to Elkhart Indiana. William Knight Robarts born Saturday July 25. Ann Crawford born July 23. Leroy Lon travels to Cincinnati with guests. Wary R Bell recovering.

Kirths William K. Robarts Dunbar William Knight Mmary George A. Stine Ann Crawford

Hospital operation report from Charleston General

A recent operation at Charleston General Hospital is noted. Mr Roy Leach spent the weekend with relatives in Clarksburg. Mrs Zona Morse-Vale of Ashland Kentucky is visiting her sister.

Charleston General Hospital Roy Leach Clarksburg Zona Morse-Vale Ashland, Ky

Mrs Malloy to Return Home Today After Visit

Mrs M K Malloy will return to her home today. Mr and Mrs G H Baller and daughter Gratia will motor to Mason City today to visit Mrs A I Gold. Mrs Bailey will later go to Leon to visit her mother.

M. K. Malloy G. H. Baller Gratia Mason City A. I. Gold Bailey Leon

Stop Itching Scalp Product Ad by Scatt Bros

An old ad promote a scalp treatment from Scatt Bros and drugstores promising relief from itching dandruff. It touts luxurious hair growth and a Parisian lake rub on the hand as a bizarre, promotional hook.

Scatt Bros Ang Adv

Purification Diet Ad Promotes System Cleanse and Health

A dental style health ad urges purification as nature’s foundation of wealth. It promotes Calomba and Calotale as the best system cleansers, recommending a weekly course for several weeks. Family and trial packages priced in rts are offered at drug stores.

Nature

Quick Relief for Rheumatics

An advertisement touts Rheuma as an instant remedy for rheumatic pains with claims of rapid action on kidneys liver and blood. It promises low price and a money back guarantee if not satisfactory, citing Scott Bros and other local druggists in the city.

Mary People Scott Bros Adv

Miss Rogers Gains 15 Pounds in Six Weeks

Dear reader, after a bout with flux I was weak and pale. I found relief with McCoy's Cad Liver Compound Tablets, gaining appetite, a healthier complexion, and 15 pounds in six weeks. Mina Alorta Rogers, Decatur Illinois, recommends. Sold 60 tablets for 10 cents at Scott Bros, and by druggists nationwide. If not helping in 40 days, your money back.

Bilenda Mina Burt McCoy's

Hemroid home remedy touted for piles relief

Reader ad touts Holm Hom as a safe internal treatment by Leenharde and Sustt Brow. It claims to remove the cause by improving lower bowel circulation and promises fast relief, saving users from surgery. Advertising copy urges trying Hem Kou without delay.

Leenharde Sustt Brow

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