Percolator Musings on Smith and New York Extravagance
A lengthy column in a New York voice critiques Al Smith prospects in the liquor policy era while praising war correspondent Floyd Gilbond and lawyer Diiry Field Malone. It contrasts social mores, divorce trends, prize fighting banter, and midwestern food tastes, ending with reflections on railway station meals.
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New York
al Smith
Sami
Smith
White House
Mort
Diiry Field
Malone
Europe
Liie Gibbons
Memory and meals from McIntyre in San Antonio and Chicago
O. O. McIntyre recalls favorite meals eaten on a high stool in San Antonio and a luncheon in Chicago, praising home cooking and service. He reflects on writing hurriedly at the typewriter, facing criticism from a Pittburgh Sun writer and others who mock his appearance and columns.
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San Antonio
Chicago
New York
Slory
Conaidering
Pittatugh Sun
Mera
McIntyre
Jineg
Orchid
Blue Green
Puma
Loved by some, hated by others, ignored by none
Sunday Morning June 5 1927 presents a thought for today: four things I think make life worth while to love to hate to help to smile. The Charleston Gazette introduces the day with the standard note on its association and mailing details.
Flood crisis and calls for congressional relief in flood regions
The Mississippi flood devastates Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Louisiana. Red Cross fights to prevent epidemic as homelessness climbs to hundreds of thousands. Hoover seeks extra relief funds while calls grow for Congress to act and for state capital construction in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Louisiana
Red Cross
Congress
Treasury
New York World
Wheeling Register
Tennessee
Arkansas
Pwlands
Register
Gulf
Solomon
West Virginia
Kentucky coal vs northern rates pressure pushes costs higher
The Lexington Leader comments on Interstate Commerce Commission decisions raising coal freight to lake markets. It argues eastern Kentucky mines must cut production costs or reduce profits as Ohio and Pennsylvania rivals gain a price edge amid labor and wage issues. The piece questions the commission’s fairness and hints at political influence from Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
The
Lexington Leader
Lakes
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pittsburgh
Hall
Woodlock
Meyer
Northwest
Commission
West Virginia
Andrew Metlon
Washington
Old Man Hecklers Speak On Law And Life
A stream of colorful quotes covers topics from prosecution and indictments to Atlantic journeys and library misnomers. The speaker names include Frank Burdette Clarence Chamberlain John Hanley Ed Amos Brigeoe Peyton and Ed Amos again. The piece ends with a quip about a family of five surviving on fifteen dollars weekly.
Today A New Adventure Coolidge Sees Warships
President Coolidge reviews ninety American warships and contemplates a modern fleet as auto makers report record 1927 production. Detroit firms forecast a year of high output while labor relations and economics dominate headlines. A mississippi flood plan and German Russian tensions round out a diverse, bustling news day.
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Coolidge
Charming High: Finance
The
Ptarrae Aetna onignAge S
County Graduate List Announced by School Head
The eighth grade graduates of Kenawim county schools were announced by Florence C Kuhn county superintendent. Tests were taken April 7 and marking completed. The list includes many graduates from St Albans Charleston Spring Hill and other districts with numerous names.
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Kenawim
Florence C. Kuhn
Hiya Juntheen
Allison
Gecyrli Rose
Pace
Adking
Matie
Lazing Hill
Adkins
Ruby Kathteen
Chaeiestan
Avatin
Huby Grelyn
Scott Depot
Ashford
Romeo
Spring Hut
Arbaugh
Cranetton
Ageon
Leonel
Shrewsbury
Hryan
Hryryeun
St. Albans
Burditt Laura
Big Chimney
Brows
Jennierée
Quick
Bacon
Jennile Ste. Bornemont
Samuel Jackson
Hownemont
Bore
Poy Ry
Breeden
Goldin Cethering
Charleston
Brannen
Juanita Pearl
Riverade
Brean
Thelma Alice
R. F
Dradiey
Lester Ray
Burdwell Bowles
Rey Ambr
Brawley
Roscoe Tin
Spring Hil
Crowder
Vera M
Elkview
Craddock
Beatrice Ann
St. Moni
Corwithen
Hester
BR. F. D
Cunningham
Solina Elmo
Childreax
Wuitinn
Spring Hill
Carney
Virginia
Cannelton
Cecil
Hesper Lee
Dodson
Garnet L
Dunlap
Nile
Davis
Catherine Elizabeth
Estex
Gertrude
Bownemont
England
Evelyn
Bernice
Burn
Ell
Eddens
Earl
Dunbar
Elis
Lillie Stay
Chesapeake
Fisher
James Hansford
Fouts
Boydle
Frank
Johnie
Fayne
Annio
Frame
Beulah
Freen
Fanisle Frances
Sissonsville
Garnet
Ches
Gi Chater
Hopkins
Tanet A
Birkeley
Katie Garnet
Hildeprand
Robert Guy R
Hutt
Sprinz Hill
Hawkins
Valentine A
Hust
Pressle A
Amper
Herbert
Guthrie
Harmon
Ruth Soma
Aierside
Haynes
Graphia Wilde
Sagg
Jiawen
Harry F
Hammark
Walter Maward
Jones
Bott
Jones Eula
Reather
Legg
Bownett
Lottln
Nitra
Johne 490
Mary Elizabeth
Sissonville
Johnson
Lee
Sirah Rove
Coarleston
Lambert
Mildred
Diamond
Lanham
Darcie Helen
Binkelsy
Lawson
Sy Alphonzo
Nannie
Bowngsmont
Lytton
Clea Carrol
Migkiff
Rermis
Spring
Burnwell
Maroney
Katheryn Isabelle
Mace
Violet Eva
Marshall
Mabel Eva
Matthews
Charlotte
McCormick
Vada
Irene
A.fd
McBrite
Faennie
Quincey
Mmedles
Opal
Morris
Rorothy
St. Albana
Melton
Vireus Jase
Blue Creek
Shelby Gharjes
Mullins
Minor
Clara Louise
Bennett
Lindbergh Flight Proves Aviation Possibilities, Col Mitchell Declares
Col. W. Mipche reports Lindbergh's flight as proof of aviation potential, arguing aircraft can cross oceans, operate in all weathers, and reshape global transport and defense with modern instruments. He cites speed, safety, and strategic uses from Alaska to Asia.
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Hater
Lindbergh
Mitchell
William Mipche
Army Air Servier
Universal
Arctic
Tropics
Lindburgh
North American
Atlantic
New York
Parla Inda
Alaska
San Pranciato
York
Priding
Dotrom
Beting Straits
Peking
China
Chita
Paris
Europa
America
Transoceania Flynt
Europe
Africa
Bat Lindbergh
Chesnpeake Bay
Scotland
Linbergi
Asia
Mergia
Ouruxiliay
Alr
Fta
Callroads
Forres
Wita
Sweets to Preach at Greenbrier College Baccalaureate
Doctor Henry H. Sweets of Louisville will preach the baccalaureate sermon at Greenbrier College Lewisburg West Virginia as part of commencement exercises. The program lists processions convocations prayers songs and a sermon by Sweets with diplomas presented tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Sweets
Louisville
Wil
Greenbrier College
Lewisburg
Charkes Forest Moore
Charleston
Shaun
Mary Rachel Moore
Helen Reola Thompson
Binry Bernley Woods
Ashland
Virginia Raines
Roanoke
Evelyn Pesrot
Oneida
Tein
Katherine Mclaughlin
Wva
Juin Arbuckle
Lewisbury
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Snyder
Middle West
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O. O. McIntyre
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Tam
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Ahades
Wichita
Kant
Charleston Gazette
A 4
Cosa Ate
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Sapaees Eee
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Asociated Press
Basia
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Chaplin
McCray
Indiana
Atlanta
Federal Parole Board
Senate
Old Man Hecklers
Frank Burdette
Clarence Chamberlain
John Hanley
Ed Amos
Lib'ry
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Chambervnlu
Charles A. Lavine
Laviue
Hos
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Bertin
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Ocean Waven
Nastion
Eadh
Detroit
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General Motors
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Russia
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Huyssia
Bingham
Deleenter
Eng
Winghan
Cuanlestos
Cee Sinlpnd
Btate
Setiat Chartestan
W. Va
Moore
Yeughna Elizabeth
R. P
Otey
Thomas Roscoe
Olson
Morrill
Price
Dorothy
Pouley
Clemtth E
Patton
Bernice Vinin
London
Parker
Stanley
Pickeon
Itaion
Spoag Hil
Pring
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Corbh
Rhotes
Essie Corrinne
Gherlestan
Rader
Bada A
Rarer
Maude
Rogere
Daisy Ethel
St. Athans
Shafer
Tmewene
Sdythe
Parma
Ononeltoi Shafer
Mary Auvilin
R. FP. D. Mo
Seacrist
Romla C
Snacrist
Russell
Barnwell
Shamiin
Jresie Elizabeth
Clendenin
Shambiin
Holley Raymond
Edna May
Strickiin
Ruth
Clendonin
Skeen
Mary Elizabrin
Snorgenss
Voln
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iSlater
Altha Edna
Taylor
Dototar la Re
la Katherine
Thomas
Ley
Gordon
Thompson
Robert Ly
Theverin
Lehabelle
Wilkes
Fred Edward
Willianms
Seater
Wheeler
Gladys Vietorig
Wills
Tubs
Wood
Thurman
Wie
Joseph
Sanderson
Wismon
Frazier Antehell
Wire
Hubert
Charterton
Young
Arnold Edgar
Ethel Datsle
Cedar Grove
Women’s College
Greenbrier College For Women
Forrest Moore
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Selo
Barry
Henry It
Bweeta
Christian Education
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Pere Bolesl
Eablingt der Than Chapin
Stein
Miss Bary
Sodge
Charles Forrest Moore
Japan
Emmy
Navy
Army
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