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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1925
Page
2
San Francisco faces gradual land subsidence with the Union Ferry Building sinking slowly since 1898. Engineers note a 1.57 inch decline over six years while the vast terminal rests on 66 000 ton concrete piers. A seawall and dredged channel protect land from slipping into the bay.
A Kansas man from St Marys claims a new remedy cures hay fever and asthma. D J Lane of St Marys offers a free trial and a $1.25 bottle postpaid to any sufferer who writes for the treatment. No payment required until cure is achieved. write to 1658 Lane Building St Marys Kansas with name and address.
Crossword clues run through across and down with fragmented entries and misspellings. The piece ends with a birth announcement: Mr and Mrs Harry Reapp announce the birth of a son, Thursday, at their home in South Charleston.
Ira C. Cochran of the American Wholesale Coal association urges adopting trademarks for coal arguing ownership, branding, and goodwill matter more than invention. He contends a trademark is a property right created by use and tied to the business, not legislative act, and questions how value is assigned and who profits in advertising.
Moscow reports Bolshevik government inviting American contractors to rebuild ruined or dilapidated Moscow buildings. Contractors gain rental rights for 10 to 40 years, after which properties revert to the government. Foreign rebuilds cover all renovation costs with no other compensation.
The Philadelphia Ledger editorial decries the coal strike in northern West Virginia as the union’s last stand led by John L. Lewis. It argues a Jacksonville wage agreement must hold to deter nonunion pits from dominating the industry, warning of big trouble if the union loses.
A nationwide drive among Presbyterians to restore the Old First Church of Alexandria Virginia seeks funds and public support. Notables like Dr John Grier Hibden Governor E Lee Trinkle and Mrs Selden Spencer back the effort started April 25 marking the church’s 1774 completion and its historic ties to George Washington.
Fragmentary notes place John Carlyle and Dr. James Craik buried under a church floor in a graveyard. Craik, a Continental Army physician and ally of General Washington, is mentioned alongside Carlyle as part of Braddock era history.
A plan to install simple broadcasting gear to connect an American relief orphanage network with stations in Russia and nearby regions. Distances of 100 to 150 miles suggest small, regional coverage with future expansion likely if experiments confirm feasibility. The project aims to save telegraph and cable tolls within a year.
A checking account serves as a detailed diary of money flows. Canceled checks prove payments, dates, and recipients, aiding budgeting, taxes, and legal proof. Bank ledgers reflect progress and balances, guiding loan decisions, while cash offers little trace.
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