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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1931
Page
6
A damaged OCR fragment from The Charleston Gazette Independent Democratic News shows old masthead text, advertisement notes, and a brief Thought for Today praising faith and works. The piece mentions Associated Press rights and a Post Office designation, with scattered typographical errors throughout.
The piece muses on Dad as pillar of the family, noting Sunday chosen to avoid inconvenience while highlighting his duties and earning, taxes, gas, electric, and water costs. It observes most families face hard times, with only a small minority prospering, and honors Dad’s steadfast nature and producing power amid adversity.
A historical notice praises Judge Hudson for beginning crackdown on jury fixing in his court. It argues professional fixers harm society and urges publicity to deter both fixers and corrupt lawyers, warning entrenched fixers threaten the justice system and public confidence.
Citizens urge Mayor DeVan to enforce simple health laws to reduce Charleston’s death rate and prevent communicable diseases. They argue the city could be healthier with minimal cost and call Charleston the state’s potential showplace when health standards are properly enforced. They cite authorities and demand action without delay.
The newspaper calls for sanitation inoculation and education as remedies and urges Mayor DeVan to hire a U S health department expert to survey Charleston. It promises support for constructive steps to make Charleston the healthiest, cleanest city in the state, warning politics must not block progress.
A chilling account describes the hanging of Frank Hyet at Moundsville Penitentiary, with officials touting his weight while critics condemn the method. The piece contrasts archaic methods with modern state authority and references historical crucifixion as a moral probe.
The piece discusses two asylum cases a Italian and a Russian facing deportation amid fears of death if sent home. It reviews U S law on who may be deported, the processes used by the immigration service, and how deportations have risen with most removals tied to illegality or public charges. It notes figures by year and cites debate over the Wickersham commission and past criticisms under Palmer.
A Rochester commentator derides investment trusts amid a parable of eight serious horse thieves in Poland and vanished ducks at Easter. He likens Wall Street’s volatility to lower-class hardship and mocks speculative bets as he cites a Berlin X ray cube claim and global debt revision talk. The piece rails against prohibition, Catholic church limits in Vera Cruz, and sailors resisting updates to nautical terms. It closes warning readers away from stock gambling while noting unlikely bears shifting sides.
Forgotten how to relax and enjoy a break. The piece warns against overwork and feverish speed, noting mental and physical strain from long hours and continual effort. It argues for balance to avoid breakdown and preserve health and vigor.
The State Press reports Ohio legislators passed an intangible tax bill ending decades of unfair uniform taxation. The reform clears the way for a sound revenue system and plans to further measures to balance state expenses. West Virginia debates a classification amendment and fights alleged tax avoidance, while road beautification efforts and public school clubs in West Virginia aim to foster state pride and education.
A crowded roundup of Hollywood figures and happenings spans theater, film, and nightlife. Names like Ethel Barrymore, Dick Klegan, Tom Terris, Eddie Cantor, Bert Wheeler, and Joan Cook appear alongside venues, yachts, and exotic locales. The piece strings anecdotes from Caliente to Palm Beach, noting new plays, actor antics, and shifting fashion, with sharp, allusive gossip tone. References to Prohibition era vibes, legalities, and public figures sketch a restless entertainment world.
Huntington Advertiser reports McCullough a Huntington businessman attorney and longtime state board of control member was elected president of the West Virginia University Alumni Association. The move honors his public and private career and reflects credit on the university and Mt. McCullough’s service to the community.
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