Daylight Saving Time Urged By City Council Tonight
The Gazette favors adopting daylight saving for Charleston, citing broad merchant support and the extra evening daylight for recreation. It argues the plan is feasible, benefits public welfare, and should be tried, noting many cities already use it and the city’s geographic timing supports the shift.
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Charleston
Boston
Portland
Here
Maine
Gazette
Hannibal couple fund Mark Twain monument solo
The Mahan couple Mr and Mrs G A plan to pay for a Mark Twain monument to honor Samuel Clemens by funding the project themselves after donating his old home to the city. Their gesture stands out from the usual public committee fundraising approach.
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Hannibal
G. A ‘Mahan
Sam ‘Uel Clemens
Mark Twain
Charleston's Big Job
A dynamic city embraces rapid action to seize opportunities and execute plans without delay. It notes how leading figures and firms drive progress, mobilizing resources to push large improvements and expansions, overcoming objections in a fast moving era.
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Fords
Schwabs
Garys
van Tans
Edisons
Dodges
Spirit of unity urged to push Charleston ahead
The piece urges Charleston to unite and act to build a Marmet road and a bridge, linking the city with Logan Fayette Raleigh Nicholas Greenbrier Monroe Clay Roane Jackson Lincoln Putnam and others. It praises past achievements and calls for leadership, decisive will, and public spirit to accelerate growth and attract tourism and commerce.
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Chicago
Detroit
Florida
Charleston
Marmet
Logan
Bootie
Fayette
Raleigh
Nicholas
Greenbrier
Monroe
Clay
Roane
Jackson
Lincoln
Putnam
Burning books sparks unrest at Kansas and Goucher College
Objection to evolution stirs action as religious extremists in Kansas and seniors at Goucher College burn books. The episode shows a sharp protest against certain studied topics, with declarations that people burn “the things they never knew much about.”
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Kansas
Goucher College
Advertising as the engine of public awareness and success
The text argues that newspapers shape knowledge by spreading facts, likening advertising to Barnum and major brands. It asserts that readable presentation and business integrity build consumer confidence, driving success through public spread of information.
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Alvin York
Lloyd George
Mussolini
Rum J Row
Jack Dempsey
Babe Ruth
Barnum
Sells Brothers
Charlie Chaplin
Mary Pickford
Wannamaker
Marshall Field
Mexico Faces Calles Backlash amid Revolt Predictions
Old times mood in Mexico as revolt against President Calles is forecast, yet global observers retain faith in his capacity to deliver orderly governance and stable administration amid political tension.
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Mexico
Calles
Lewisburg Greenbrier County Pamphlet Promotion
The Business Men's Association of Lewisburg promotes a pamphlet showcasing Greenbrier County sights including Greenbrier Hall at Greenbrier College for Women and the Greenbrier Military School. It features views of the Greenbrier River Midland Trail White Sulphur Caldwell and local attractions along with a county map and routes. The pamphlet may be obtained by applying to the Lewisburg Business Men's Association.
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Business Men’s Association
Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Greenbrier
Caldwell
Greenbrier Hall
Greenbrier College For
West Virginia
White Sulphur
Virginia
Business Men's Association
Lewis Burg
The Earths Flat and a Violent Era Echoes
Fragmented OCR reveals a bystander era piece arguing the earth is flat and condemning evolution. It details a cathedral bombing and violent hangings as mobs react, naming distorted figures like Brean and Zion City. The text mixes sensational phrases with scattered names and dates, reflecting chaotic era rhetoric.
Bugs Baer on Democratic tax stance and state debt crisis
The text reports Bugs Baer urging Democrats to resist new tax burdens and noting the West Virginia fiscal strain. It references President Coolidge, calls for cuts, and critiques the state’s debt and public works program while mentioning legislative actions, economic stress on industries, farmers, and infrastructure plans.
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Saed
Ghablestin
Coolidya Ovanne Fetreighuit Palivy
Rac
Atate
Ban Rae
Virginia
West Virginia
Poln Tay
Chicago
Denmark
Register
Clyde Joluwon
Kaniwha
Syelo
Mali
Democrata
Open Road Tales and Pole Theories Across Cold War Era
A scrambled mix of sensational notes recounts explorers reaching the Pole, the Open Road concept, and assorted oddities. References include Peary and a Germanic line of travel lore, with scattered mentions of Eskimos, wool goods, and a distant crime item.
Chicago Says Country Faces Booming Building Boom
An OCR garbled report outlines a construction boom in Chicago, highlighting industry activity at several sites. It notes attempts to complete major projects, reference to Manley Juke and a New York connection, and mentions health and industrial tone.
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Cutcago
Glay
Hitaling
Ie Banatty
Aoeapdany
Aguasian
New York
Oyonntanmes
Kehgeryy E
Unclear text memory note from a local page
Fragmentary OCR reads like a quirky memory note mentioning Dole Ho Cook MT Tae M.D and a Latin phrase. No coherent event or identifiable persons, places, or organizations emerge to form a factual news item.
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Ho Cook
Tae
Unclear OCR Item Notes Odd Language From Local Paper
Fragmentary text mentions a burning home and possible names but is incoherent. No clear event, date, or location can be determined from the readable fragments.
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