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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1926
Page
9
A chaotic feature describes a fad where color mixing and colored compounds fascinate collectors. It notes eccentric hobbyists in sports club locker rooms and a social clash between fetishized objects and domestic life, with satire on modern consumer obsessions.
A fragmented piece discusses collectors of unusual knickervalves and knitwear, noting how some seek unique items that rivals cannot replicate. It highlights the value of rare knicker and sweater designs, mentions high-end buyers in New York, and contrasts vintage looks with evolving fashion, especially pullover versus carded sweaters among older and collegiate wearers. The text preserves era tone with references to golf, literature, and midcentury style, though details are scattered and opinions vary.
Miss Rachel Hartley died at 4 15 yesterday morning after three months confined to bed. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J A Bartley of 1596 Piedmont Road and active in the Young People’s societies of the We Church Tennessee and Ithana streets. Survived by her parents, two brothers Marty and Donett Barting of Mottenheard apartments, and several sisters. Funeral services will be conducted by Revs Wy Hk Kick and Kay Tan at noon in the Weekley Memorial place in Kpring WIL cemetery, with burial in the Hillcrest Cemetery.
A fragmented item notes ternacare being highlighted among expensive imported goods and mentions Mehit Carnival aspects and Navin 9 cilleetec a coumertels. Prout etecin.
A state board of education conference in the State Home discussed curriculum development for three teacher high schools and four teacher junior high schools. Attendees included Dr. Nachman, I. C. Taylor, and district school leaders from Morgantown to Martinsburg.
The state board of education roster includes Welch High School with secretary J Prank Marah. FW Semple leads Aurora High School, George W Goode heads Dunharbled School, and Charles F Kinney runs Moorevelt Junior High with Charington noted in the record.
A jury verdict of 2090 was awarded to Thomas Ammar in a damage suit against W H Benton before Judge Arthur Hudson in cronk court yesterday. Ammar sought 20090 for injuries after being struck by Seton’s car in front of the Hearse Theatre on Summers Street December 34, 124. The accident left Ammar disabled for several months. Other cases noted include Walter Siume versus Omer Given with a 42 verdict in favor, a timber tract dispute in Sandy district, Laughorn versus Cooper on a building contract, and A W Cox Department Store versus J W Sules over a wall gap between buildings.
John W. Davis to receive the bachelor of arts and bachelor of laws degrees from Washington and Lee University and William and Mary College on May 15. He is noted in Virginia political circles as the Democratic opponent for the presidency. Marine events and honorary society affiliations at Washington and Lee and Delta Phi are mentioned, with Davis previously graduating from Washington and Lee in 182.
A report from London notes that 20 year old George Sharpes was executed for murder despite efforts by MASRE 1 DESPITE SINISTERS SOUTHAM and petitioning for sentence commutation. Lord Punbayne, expert, provides longer range weather predictions.
An advertisement promises improved health through Omotabs and Calotabs, urged by doctors as purification aids. It promotes a thorough course, advises weekly use over weeks, and offers family packages with directions for 35 cents at drugstores.
A local newspaper reports a 30 day foreclosure action initiated by authorities against a property in a British context. The notice outlines the legal steps, deadline for response, and required filings with the appropriate court or agency.
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