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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1935
Page
2
Republicans paid tribute to Abraham Lincoln in the restored Lincoln village at New Salem State Park. Hundreds arrived from Springfield for a 10 state grass roots conference opening tomorrow, with the frontier village rebuilt as a shrine to the 16th president.
An advertisement claims a home remedy by Dr. Johnson has healed piles through 28 years of experience. It urges readers to write for free information and outlines a contact address in Kansas City Missouri with a promise of extraordinary cures and testimonials.
A Springfield Lincoln historian Dr Benjamin Pamas executive secretary of the Abraham Lincoln association led a program recalling Abraham Lincoln’s rise from New Salem to presidency. He noted Lincoln’s early work as a laborer and tavern keeper and his shift from local politics to national leadership, highlighting his insight into the common man. Delegates also visited Lincoln shrines and the San Ramon county courthouse, then statehouse, linked to his legal career and party organizing.
In Clarksburg Bud Carson a young farmer says there is no market for copperhead snakes. He catches them alive and brings them to town for sale. A snake show declined a three foot snake he offered as crowds watched him wait at the curb. Housewives of Brazil demand electric refrigerators.
Readers can win weekly prizes of 3 dollars per class in four categories Children and Babies Sports Hobbies Recreation and more. At contest end four top pictures receive grand prizes totaling 25, 10, 5 and 3 dollars, plus certificates and merit awards.
The Charleston Gazette advertises an Amateur Snapshot Contest with entry rules forms submitted after April 27 1935. It invites participants to print their name address and sign, then mail the back of each photograph as required.
Aboard the Normandie on June 9, the French liner set an eastbound speed record, covering 711 miles in 23 hours for an average of 30.91 knots. The record cements the ship as the world’s fastest liner on the current westward and eastbound passages.
Dr. Shmarya Levin, 68, noted Zionist leader and dean of Zionist Propagandism, died tonight at his daughter's home on Mt. Carmel Haifa. The veteran figure was credited with shaping early Zionist advocacy and public messaging.
Atlantic City June 9 US medical scientists report a new perivascular drainage method curing infantile paralysis and other nervous system diseases. Prof George Retan Syracuse Univ describes draining spinal fluid while infusing salt water to lower cell pressure. Six patients recovered completely. two sleeping sickness cases and others showed improvement. Additional advances include cancer growth suppression in mice and a powerful antiseptic drug demonstration.
Kansas City doctor introduces a new rupture treatment claiming quick improvement and offers a free $3.50 truss with trial usage. Patients may keep the truss if the method fails. refundable if it helps, details sent by B. O. Koch at 7320 Koch Ride, 9008 Main St, Kansas City, Missouri.
Ernest C Milner vice president of George Washington Life Insurance returned from Raleigh where he attended a testimonial dinner by the North Carolina Association of Insurance Agents. D C Boney North Carolina Insurance Commissioner was honored as recently elected president of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. About 350 executives attended.
Mrs Elmer Andersons circle of the home missionary society of the First Church on Quarrier street will serve a luncheon at noon tomorrow Reservations can be made by telephoning 34 948.
Delegates from about 40 Methodist churches in Kanawha and neighboring counties attend a two day district conference at Central M E Church starting Tuesday afternoon. Speakers include Roy McCuskey of West Virginia Wesleyan College and district leaders debating reports on retired ministers world service Christian education liquor control mission and world peace.
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