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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1929
Page
6
A compact reflection notes that power, light, truth, and good are reality while their opposites are negation. It urges discernment to separate genuine reality from falsehood and to recognize true values amid confusion.
A Fairmont West Virginian excerpt argues for large scale statewide publicity inspired by Colorado’s tourism campaigns. It cites Denver budgets, traveler spending, employment gains, railroad advertising, station traffic, and extensive magazine and newspaper outreach to show advertising as a driver of tourism and growth. It urges a substantial WV program, noting comparable scenery and proximity to population centers.
The piece argues that many graduates misinterpret state rights and federal powers, confusing limits on federal authority with Civil War echoes. It notes citizens overestimate access to the Supreme Court and that few cases reach that level, highlighting a weakness in civic education.
The author argues that civic literacy rivals medical knowledge in importance and urges schools to teach the structure of the union of states as thoroughly as the human anatomy. Voters should understand powers, branches, and jurisdictions to prevent demagogues from misattributing blame or credit.
Editors urge open sessions for nominations and public disclosure of roll calls. West Virginia papers praise more openness while warning secrecy erodes confidence in government and press freedom. editorialists insist elected officials serve the people and must publish key votes and deliberations.
A fragment reflects on British Labour and Ramsey MacDonald amid 1928 market fears. It notes women entering Parliament, Ruth Hanna McCormack’s Senate bid, and stock-market anxiety. It mentions a one percent one-day overdraft fee, U.S. income and wages figures, Lindbergh on social register, and California harbor ambitions for Stockton with a deep-water channel.
A long column advises a mother whose son is married to patiently adjust. It urges embracing the daughter in law, presenting oneself as an asset, avoiding jealousy, and using tact to win her trust. It stresses mutual love over rivalry and treats the daughter in law as an honored guest in the home.
Washington report notes Br. O E Baker of the agriculture department published a study on farm crop and population ratios. It warns that farm surplus remains likely as population expands toward 175 to 290 million, with acreage constraints and rising agricultural output outpacing growth.
McIntyre reports a surge in demand for mystery and detective stories as publishing houses flood the market. Edgar Wallace and Willard Huntington Wright gain popularity while critics warn against shallow “penny dreadfuls” and overexposure.
A reader letter praises wind instruments for lung strength while another warns of infection risks from shared mouthpieces. A tired scarlet fever case is linked to temporary hair loss, with notes on hair follicle biology and age-old curiosity about fever altering hair type.
A fragmented essay notes how rapid advances in aviation steel and science outpace safety culture. It warns that despite gains in construction, medicine, and navigation, overlooked human factors and poor discipline can cause catastrophic failures. The piece urges caution and continued learning.
The Gazette notes the incorporation of the National Telephone Corporation of Pittsburgh with $15,009,000 authorized capital stock to operate against the Bell system amid a context of intense activity. The article also mentions a disruption in a high school setting where seven girls fainted during class.
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