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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1931
Page
6
Fragmentary line reads like a rustic verse about blooming roses and distant tread in a West Virginia hillside clearing. Poetic imagery references June and blush of roses, with names including Youglas Malloch appearing amid the faded text.
The piece compares Bryan Hoover and Harding, arguing true success lies in lasting achievement rather than honors. It highlights Bryan’s role in four constitutional amendments and urges readers to value service over status, noting life is brief and the real value is record and character.
The Supreme Court, in a five to four decision, voided Minnesota’s aggressive gag law aimed at newspaper penalties for attacking public officials. The ruling, though not labeled liberal, affirms press freedom and criticizes attempts to muzzle the press, contrasting with historic limits on free speech abuses.
A column praising Chief Justice Hughes cites his rise from New York investigations into insurance scandals to governor and Supreme Court chief justice. It notes his stance against official corruption, references a Minnesota case ruling, and condemns a jailed farmer’s punishment as a misused authority reflecting broader abuses.
A historic article notes Alderson Federal Prison for Women in West Virginia opened four years ago with Dr. Mary Harrig as superintendent. It describes the prison as a reformation center where strict discipline blends with sympathetic care, reporting high parole success and many letters from former inmates praising the system.
Gilbert Chesterton warned that alcoholism threatens America more than saloons. He noted the lack of saloons but abundance of drink, questioned young women’s drinking norms, and urged public support for enforcement alongside prohibition critics.
Arthur Brisbane notes Mellon backed deficits and Icelandic water plans while General Mitchell tests a vertical takeoff autogiro. Catholic cardinal O Connell denounces anti Catholic violence in Spain and Italy, warning of chaos and secret atheistic societies amid global tensions. Page 7 continues.
A 1931 feature discusses young couples balancing jobs after marriage. It argues mutual effort and equal interest in the home strengthen companionship, noting wives often work and both partners must agree on outside employment for lasting harmony.
New York June 2 reports alarm over Manhattan’s towers potentially stressing the earth as geologists insist the bedrock beneath the city is solid. Builders dig deep with caissons to rock bottom while relics appear during foundations. Also pictured are social sketches of Mrs. Roxy and Mrs. Otto Kahn, plus a light quip about Peggy Joyce and royal publicity.
A Washington bystander column outlines Quezon's rise from guerrilla fighter to Philippine Senate president and argues over how soon independence might come. It notes his early education, roles in governance, and the shift toward a possible immediate independence stance amid economic considerations.
Readers are invited to mail questions to The Gazette Washington Bureau and try a knowledge test with ten questions. A bonus bulletin on fruit dishes and desserts is offered. send five cents for postage.
An overview discusses body build affecting digestion and disease risk, noting wide versus long body types and their links to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, tuberculosis, and dyspepsia. A study of 590 mucous colitis cases found 58 percent with long or viscerous builds and related digestive symptoms.
The text portrays a man's declining fortunes after personal losses and misfortune, yet he finds solace in inner strength. It quotes thoughts on independence, adversity, and the mind's power to endure, highlighting themes of self-reliance and the human capacity to adapt.
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