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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1930
Page
4
A Charleston Gazette piece cites unemployment worries and tax debates shaping the upcoming election. Parkersburg Sentinel and Spencer Roane county notes question census accuracy, while editorials critique Hoover administration for tariffs and promised prosperity. The text discusses labor demand, government costs, and farm board spending amid economic strain.
The article critiques President Hoover alleging broken promises to voters. It questions commitments on prosperity, farm policy, and public privileges while criticizing tariff actions as weak and cloaked in secrecy, suggesting influence by hidden interests and a smoke filled back room atmosphere.
The speaker notes that the two promises would be kept and compares the scene to Hoover prosperity. It is not edifying but not worse, urging reflection before the November vote.
The piece argues dry reformers overestimated youth support for Prohibition. A Harvard Crimson poll of 35,760 votes from 22 colleges shows 1,089 favor keeping or tightening Prohibition, while 26,150 favor modification or repeal. About 12,365 claim they do not drink, and over 21,000 admit drinking, implying future leaders may oppose the law. The author warns college attitudes could threaten Prohibition and broader policy.
Editors defend the legal rate as identical to regular charges, noting two cents per word for last insertion and one cent for each prior insertion for classifieds. Pennsylvania and other states get higher revenue from public notices, while West Virginia should ensure transparency. Also mentions education, veterans hospital needs, and editorials on local politics and party tensions.
Today column by Arthur Brisbane covers volatile Wall Street trading amid gambling fears and stock selloffs. It notes wheat prices, federal farm board concerns, and a cautious view of government intervention risks. Also reports on electron theory, aviation feats by Harvard students, and college girls facing marriage versus career.
A scrambled clipping chronicles a Milwaukee woman seeking divorce over her husband’s drinking and spending habits with garbled references to fishing, dates, and social statuses. It weaves fragmented lines about old maid and bachelor labels, a garage project, and stray political chatter, ending with a random aside about world starving in China and Russia.
The All Alone Shepherdstown Register notes West Virginia members, including Congress and Senator Goff, backed the tariff plan with regualrity except Jon Smith. The piece hints at a forthcoming November voting opportunity.
McIntyre recounts a Europe avoided trip and ocean voyage aboard the Te de France. He laments customs at New York docks, observes French sailors, notes passengers' social rituals, and shares humorous glimpses of crew, ships, and fellow travelers, ending with brief notes on reforestation and garden produce.
A reader quiz from the Washington Bureau tests general knowledge with questions about industry fortune a blind woman a famous photographer and political symbols. The piece includes a coupon offer for a bulletin titled Flowers and Their Meanings, to be sent from the Dairy Gazette office in Washington, with a five cent return postage request.
The Bystander notes President Hoover faced an overwhelming override of his veto on the Spanish war pension bill. Majorities in both houses surged, with no advance warning of such sweeping defeat. Veterans groups and lawmakers have pressed for pension measures, highlighting influence beyond their numbers as many veterans reach senior positions.
In the column, Dr. Peters clarifies that scarlet fever can recur in rare cases but typically does not relapse in a healthy individual. He advises that many anti aging creams are unnecessary, promotes glycerine and simple moisturizers, and suggests proper skin care, massage, cold water toning, diet, and cautious use of cosmetics.
Wise Small Towns and a space age dream share the page as Grove Patterson notes towns resisting main highway routes while Gar Wood eyes a stainless steel telescope. The piece urges spelling study, citing 14 year old Helen Jensen who won 1000 and can continue schooling, illustrating how spelling pays dividends and advertising can aid education.
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