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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1926
Page
7
The column records numerous Charleston residents and visitors over a long weekend. It notes drives to Ington and Morgantown, travel to Los Angeles and Indianapolis, and visits by Dr. William C. Pitney and others. Several students and staff from Princeton and West Virginia University are mentioned, along with weddings, birthdays, and a newborn daughter announced for Hubbard Dickson.
The twenty annual convention of the West Virginia Pharmacists Association opened with Gay IL Dent set to call the meeting to order at 10 AM in the Petel Kanawha assembly room. Roy B. Conk of Charleston serves as secretary. Dr Arch Kring of Charleston gives the welcome, Fred D. Watkins of Grafton answers. Dent and Frank Hingden of Rutherford, N J, headline the morning addresses. Afternoon plans include a boat ride on the Kanawha and an event at 4 PM with a movie. Dr Harvey’s note on blood circulation is cited.
Dorothy Dix muses that teaching is a noble, transforming profession shaping young minds and national character. She argues teachers deserve respect as vital missionaries, contrasting teaching with other careers and noting the social duties of guiding children from diverse homes. Also, Why men fear telephones: women’s incessant calls threaten male discretion, prompting a cautionary tale about social and romantic risk.
Real estate transfer notices filed in Kanawha County list numerous deeds with buyers and sellers including J T Cullen and Nelle Bier bantel, Frank Cochran, City of Charleston, and others. Properties include blocks in Bunkiat Heistus, Fourth Avenue, Kanawha City, West Albans, and South Charleston with prices from $10 to $3,000 and various lot and acreage details.
Announcement said recruiting for young men ages 17 to 21 is open again in the city with promises of “cool” opportunities. Trade schools will be available and recruits can earn trades. Applicants were asked to apply at Fort 40, post office building.
An advice column discusses the dangers of the telephone in relationships, urging caution in women approaching men and highlighting the allure of male charm. It cites a lawyer overwhelmed by female attention, notes the social costs of being accessible, and recounts Gabby Devlyn benefiting from public outings with powerful men. The tone cautions against overexposure and suggests managing attention to protect work.
In a public testimonial a Charleston resident describes severe rheumatic pain and kidney trouble eased after using Konjola medicine. The speaker credits rapid joint relief and overall system improvement, praising physicians at Hotterfield Drug Store and local vendors for distributing the remedy.
A reader asks about marrying a pen pal unseen by sight after pressuring parents. The columnist warns that letters can mislead and urges caution, noting that true character shows when met in person and expressing concern about drastic action to dismiss admirers.
A New York City resident, Ming Dorothy Earp, praises Wack and White Cleansing Cream for clearing blemishes after claiming a complexion improvement. The ad touts Black and White Beatty Creations selling over 120 million packages yearly at 80c and 25 prices.
Advice on footwear balance between style and comfort. Encourages fair treatment of feet and suggests comfort can coexist with fashion. Implies audience dissatisfaction with uncomfortable shoes and hints at desirable alternatives.
The Cantilever shoe line follows natural foot lines with a flexible arch for free bending during walking. It offers solid support without overbearing help and features a strong heel and toe design to promote correct walking. The model pairs comfort with a restrained, attractive style.
A fragment advises in a dated voice that even beloved partners have flaws worth noting. It urges readers to scrutinize character, cautioning that familiarity hides imperfections. The tone hints at moral reflection within a social context.
A fragmented listing of numerous summer programs, camps, and conferences with dates in June to August. Names of organizers, locations like Indianapolis and Chicago, and various associations such as Photographers and National Citizensuf Conference are mentioned, though many items are garbled.
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