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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1924

Page

9

Differences Over Four Planks Face Democratic Platform Craft

Three drafting groups prepared for the Democratic platform committee as Cummings predicted harmony. The debate centers on four key planks including prohibition, law enforcement, and the Ku Klux Klan matter, with plans to present multiple complete platforms or individual planks. New proposals from Meredith and Vrooman and from Kendrick aim to address agricultural policy and federal relief, while debates on the league covenant and anti Klan positions shape the contentious tone as Underwood and Baker push for strong stances.

Associated Press New York Lentern Chereweer Weltton Farm Donpita Mindy Boadery Thuaris Homer Cummings Connecticut Pleotterm Cil Klan Ozcar W. Underwood Alabama Wateh Flehe Ink Lb Loring Ohio Delowatren Secretar War Baker Famund H. Moora Biryan Ortaalon Carter Ginass Virginia Wilson Newton D. Baker Gilbert M. Hitchcock Nobdracki Senate Beth Baker Hitchsock United League Ahaklan Apo- Pio E. T. Mereddith Carl Vrooman William G. McAdoo Benator Kendrick Wyoming Meredith Redetal Reserve Board Farm Loan Board Interatats Commerce Commission Gericulture Currie-Amwell Legislative Committee The Américan Federation of WCB Cleveland

McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets Ad Promises Fast Weight Gain

An old fashioned advertisement touts McCoy’s Cod Liver Oil Tablets as a quick path to adding weight and strength for both men and women. It claims tens of thousands use the product to gain 30 pounds in 30 days with money back if not satisfied, naming Scott Brow Potterfield Drug Co. and pharmacists as sellers.

Molina Jenato Scott Brow C. A. Potkerfield Potterfield ‘Drug Co McCiay

Very Glad to Testify About Kadivok Relief

Clifford Abarp of Charleston West Virginia suffers stomach trouble for five years with pain and nerve issues. After taking Kadivok his indigestion, back and shoulder pain fade, appetite improves, and sleep returns. The Kadivok expert will explain the remedy at Potterfield Drug Store 32 4 Street and in Virginia.

Clifford Clifford Abarp Charleston W. Va Eaulpment Company Kardiek Saya Kudlok Kasdivok Charisaton Potterfield Virginia Potterfield Ead Co

Right Living More Necessary Than Medicine to Women

An ad touts St Joseph’s G F Purlays as a cure for female vitality and health issues caused by catarrhal inflammation. It argues moderation, fresh air, proper diet, and exercise replace medicines, condemns alcohol, tobacco, narcotics, and idleness as harmful.

St. Joseph's G. F G. Ff Boratorini G. B Avery

Petition Drives City to Close East End Dance Pavilion

Citizens pressure council over early morning noise and car congestion near the Winter Garden at Washington and Durty. The mayor ordered police to enforce regulations after a 12 to 2 am curfew claim. no council action taken on a proposed amendment to shut the Ferguson hotel dance hall.

Winter Garden Washington Durty Natronize T Connect Watts Poliee Puller Petitlonera Frory Barden Harold Matthews Ferguson Hotel

Success Crowns Transcontinental Flight Achieved

Reports from Reno and San Francisco detail Lieutenant Maughan completing the trans continental flight with multiple westward passes over Nevada and California towns. Telegrams praise the feat, noting timing, dispatch reports, and military and commercial implications.

San Francisco Russell L. Maughan Yonington Nevada Reno

Candidacy Chaos and Conjecture in New York Scene

The column discusses Davis and his uncertain bid amid rivalries and shifting odds. It suggests McAdoo and Smith face nomination doubt while predicting either Al Smith or John W. Davis as likely nominees. The writer hedges his bets, noting personal opinion mirrors conjecture rather than firm inference.

Pace Oni Davis New York Cimea New York Mesa McAdoo Smith Odda Davin Judement The Gazette al Simith John WV

Ruth Fink obituary funeral services held for Ruth Fink

Funeral services for Ruth Fink of 159 Spring Street were held June 24 in charge of Rev. John Eluore. Pallbearers were Jim King, Elizabeth Caldwell, Rush Wheeler and Sadie Herriot. Interment was in Spring Hill Cemetery.

Ruth Fink Spring Street John Eluore Pall Uenters Jim King Elrzaback Caldwesl Rush Wheeler Sadie Herrot Spring Hii

London lecture links beauty to virtue in girls

Sir William A Lane, noted surgeon, declared in a London lecture that beautiful complex land would be preserved in girls through discipline. The talk mixed medical ideas with moral tones, praising beauty and restraint as safeguards of public virtue.

London William A. Lane

Crescent Avenue Paving Awarded In City Council Meeting

The council awarded Crescent avenue paving from Locust to Laurel to Ebernbach Construction for seven inch concrete 16 feet wide at 2252 dollars. Several projects were approved with Trinidad asphalt or concrete by Board & Duffield Andrews and others, while a dispute over alley paving ended with concrete chosen. A related note states a Denver boy saved his father after a freight train blocked a route.

Crescent Avenue Locust Laurel Avenues Ebernbach Construction Company Couneclman Madison Trinidad Cenex Irews Asphalt Faving Company Board & Duffield Company Spring Avenue Myrtle Avenue Laurel Avenue Board & Duffield Trice Street Carr Street Moaringna Street Andrewa Asphalt Paying Company Murianna Street Prica Street Butler Stree Reed & Eombans Annconda Avenue Butler Street Patterson Street Eversbask Construction Company Hilside Werhle Yoten Mathmnud Street Annaconda Avenue Reed Or Company Trinidad Asphalt Simm Street Progent Park Drive Graybill & Bruce Care Street Swarthmore Street Alley Wally Road Andrews Asphalt Paving Company Hall Street Delaware Avenue Vine Street Smith Thaxton Matthews Groescup Drive Brutge Avenges Roller Hhersbach Construc~tion Company Enneretn Willis Allay West End Upper Glen Fik Blatterman Street Andrew Asphalt Paving Company Trinidan Waphalt Wilson Street Huftner Avenue Boerd & DuMeid Trimband Ine Street Crescent Road Itbersbach Construction Company Columbia Be Plusard Byrlew Street Thompson Street Hansard Street Piedmont Road Greybdill Bruce Burlow Street Stooks Street Heauresard Madiamt Street Cherleston Street Andrews Telnidad Asenat Beechwood Street Mrame Cowles Shersbach Construction Company Sonerste Frame Street Mapla Straet Hazelwood Street Andrews Asphalt Yffiee Conmipany Frame Strsat Stump Sherabach Construction Company Anaconda Avenue Mhershach Construction Company Broad Street Morris Street Uodrd Dutfield Losaust Tauurel Mbershach Construt+ lion company Seven Inch Plain Concrete Hunt Surmmere Avenue Board & Dufield Triniday Second Avenue Hunt Street Summers Third Avenue Florida Summers Avenue Taare & Dunnald Marlon Avenue Main Street Andrews Asphalt Trunsell Hoard & DumMeld Summera Avenue Third Firat Avenues Andean Asphalt Napiak Clemond Avenue West Second Street Bourad & Duthela Asphalt Charleston Street Andrewsa Asphalt Paying Company Sephate

Delegates from 21 states meet with Smith allies

Delegates from 21 states conferred with Governor Alfred E. Smith and Franklin D. Roosevelt in New York City as Smith supporters pressed campaign momentum for the Democratic presidential bid. Roosevelt called the talks encouraging and said delegates would carry word of Smith’s candidacy to other groups.

New York Alfred B. Smith Franktin D. Roosevelt Als Roosevelt Smith Tennessean Vorsinia North South Dakota Kentucky Missouri Washington Oregon Utah Colorado Nebraska Louisiana Florida Mississinni West Virgins Maryland Massachusetts Connecticut Rhode Island New Hampshire Maine John ¥. Hylany Ginner New York Stone Tionseve Inergentall al Smith Henry Hargentiau Ambass Eadar Turkey

Mounting Flame Delivers Minutes of Convention Efforts

The article outlines ongoing efforts by Carter Glass supporters and other figures to unite behind candidates McAdore and Smith amid a tense convention. Delegates face pressure to focus on unity while expected demonstrations greet mentions of Smith and McAdams. The noon session will include routine committee appointments with Pat Harrison delivering the keynote.

McAdse Smith Seth Camps Everstiing Mith McAdan Legation Nona Vy Chalemark Huil Lenortan Pat Harrison Harmiann

Davis backers and Chautauqua meeting on slate

Delegates from Cantioned From Page One discuss John W. Davis as a preferred nominee. Davis supporters describe a Davis home town club and vow to finance headquarters while others claim undecided delegates will switch to Davis after convention press. A Redpath Chautauqua meeting at the Supreme Court rooms in Charleston is set for 5:00 this afternoon.

John W. Davis Pat O'Keefe Dallas Texas Davis Clankburg West Virginia Locust Davis Room Koontz White House Srenge Redpath Charteston Supreme Court

Postpone Street Name Changing Plan by City Council

Last night the council postponed action on a proposed plan to rename several Charleston streets and avenues. Committee chairman C A Flowers cited citizen opposition and the need for full public input before the report could be considered again, with Harold Matthews co signing and Councilman Werhle withholding signature. An electric appliance exhibit was also presented and referred.

Charleston C. A. Flowers Conimittes Harold Matthews Werhle

Kellogg's Bran Promises Relief From Constipation

The ad urges parents to prevent constipation in children by using Kellogg's Bran. It claims all bran is required for 100 percent effectiveness and offers a money back guarantee for permanent relief when eaten regularly. It highlights delicious taste, versatility, and widespread use in homes, hotels, and clubs.

Kellogg’s Ieest Bethorg Goole Battls Creek Laod Siocere

Farrington Wins Augusta Nomination in Maine Primary

In Augusta Maine on June 22 Governor Farrington and council swiftly adopted the selections committee report electing Farrington by a 320 vote plurality over Ralph O Brewster of Portland for the Republican subernstortat nomination at the state primaries last Monday. The totals were 47078 for Farrington and 17458 for Brewster.

Farrington Augusta Slec Iens Fratier Ralph O. Brewster Port Gsubernstortat Farringtom Brewster

Zemo Skin Remedy Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Zemo for various skin ailments including eczema blotches ringworm and rashes. It claims instant relief from itching and scales, promising fast healing with a penetrating soothing liquid and accompanying ointments available at drug stores for one dollar.

Zemo

No Man Stronger Than His Stomach

An old advertisement extols Dave's Montha Pepsin as a fast acting stomach remedy for indigestion and related symptoms. It claims broad efficacy, notes menthol benefits, and cites large sales across a New Jersey town and national druggists. The copy emphasizes quick relief and strong nourishment effects.

Dave New Jersey Wold and GA. Potterfield Potterticla ‘Drug. Co

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