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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
6
A brief newspaper item notes a thought for today by O S Marden published in the Tuesday morning June 8 1926 edition. The item is presented with Associated Press copyright and masthead details, listing Keator and DaVinci as representatives and indicating It is a Charleston West Virginia publication.
A fragmentary essay laments heat waves and cold spells across New York and the nation. It muses on climate, solar power, and human resilience, referencing figures such as Plato, Tenate Monvieki, and Rockefeller while linking concern over weather to broader philosophical thought.
A temperate Pittsburgh Post editorial on prohibition outlines the Supreme Court decision upholding discretion in Denatured alcohol permits and stresses that the Volstead Act aims to prevent intoxicating beverages as a beverage. It argues the Amendments shape potential repeal and notes a path for wets. The piece also discusses new Boston retail parking programs and the broader spirit of American ingenuity.
The saying reflects on investors and locals who later regret missed opportunities in Charleston, underscoring the city’s enduring appeal and the cautionary memories of missed bets on land and enterprise.
The Boston retail trade board proposes free morning parking in central garages to ease city congestion. Ninety stores back the plan, with large garages offering free 9 to 11 am or 9 to noon parking, then charges apply for extra hours. Coupons for steady customers are mentioned.
The old Thaw Nesbit saga resurfaces as Harry K Thaw and Evelyn Nesbit attract national attention. The piece argues Thaw’s life has been marked by unethical acts and criticizes Nesbit for past choices while noting a hope for better outcomes, including care for Russell Thaw and a safer future for the child. Health Hint-Don’t live in Herrin.
Amateur scribbles note postponement of a revocation action related to a Whean’s pot and a Meenwa matter. The document mentions a fleeter expiring on July and implies ongoing delay and avoidance of oath requirements.
A faded reminiscence recalls a Brooklyn saloon run by Andy Harp near the Bride neighborhood. Regulars and sailors drink free lunches served by a man named Smitty who travels from Caney Island to Far Stockaway. His sister’s New Jersey visit hints at distant kinfolk and distant states beyond New York.
An eyewitness recounts a Parisian promenade with crowds along the Arc de Triomphe and Champs Elysées. The piece notes cafe life, window shopping, moonlit streets, and a wild taxi incident near Montmartre with a Kennedy car and a dramatic chase. The author reflects on French charm and chivalry amid rain, lights, and late movements.
A fragmented piece argues youths deserve rights and protection from coercion. It presents themes of consent, guidance by parents, and the notion that youth is a privilege, not a liability. The text references age, wisdom, and the duty of adults to train and support the young.
A garbled reminiscence from 1926 notes odd thoughts about Thad, New York, and a midnight exit. The voice mentions nine daily do’s and a fear of helping others, with scattered lines about three ladies and a faint memory for details amid a faded copyright claim.
In West Virginia Andrew Lewis a Beckley man died at his home on South Kahawha Street Saturday. The report also notes violent incidents and local civic events including Knights of Pything convention, athletic association talks in Point Pleasant and a Parkersburg Sunday School convention. An unidentified foreigner was killed near Darbourayian. Cabell county and Huntingum levies discussed for building work. Shulom temple in slanting ton準 to be dedicated with program beginning Thursday.
Harrisburg report shows William S. Vare won the Republican nomination for U S Senator in Pennsylvania with a plurality of 61 426 over George Wharton Pepper. Governor Pinchot led the ticket for governor with 339 127 votes. Democratic candidate Downtwell topped Shull for the gubernatorial nomination. Also noted are local county returns and a court decision on Richard Marlon’s jail status.
Peter and Wing notice white patches on alder branches, then learn from Edwin that aphids cluster there. They deduce the patches are composed of aphids and compare them to green aphids in gardens. The ants’ interest in honeydew hints at an ecological connection, revealing a small nature lesson.
Walter Granger and Hoy Chapman Andrews report on a Yangtze region find of fossilized bones dated to 60 million years ago. Natives are said to have dug vast bone deposits and stored dried remains in farmhouses for remedies.
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