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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1926
Page
6
A quoted note laments poets who praise the old virtues and men who mourn present decline, suggesting such writers are becoming dated hacks stored away in the attic. The remark frames a skepticism toward nostalgic or pessimistic attitudes in poetry and public discourse.
The piece urges Sissonville and Cabin Creek residents to elect a county commissioner to press for four miles of road work and bridges, condemning inaction by authorities and calling for public accountability. It cites cartoon commentary on party politics and notes Pepper and Brookhart debates, arguing that voter resolve can curb unreliable governance and excessive campaign spending.
The piece quotes Petrarch’s view that memory and fear cloud happiness. It notes timeless wisdom about human foresight and distress, and cites Irving Fisher of Yale calculating present value of settlements with Italy and France to illustrate economic thought on debt and time.
The article argues the five percent rate yields a present value far lower than nominal debts, claiming Italy’s $2.42 billion debt would be forgiven by portions of settlement and yielding only a fraction to the United States. It contends the proposed trench settlement favors France and questions why France hesitates to seek a more favorable deal.
The item recalls Daniel Boone as a county resident near Kanawha City and notes his 18th century political roles in Virginia and Missouri. It urges commemorating Boone and historic sites, while critiquing state governance and calls for constitutional reform and public accountability.
The piece critiques fiscal policy and Mellon as a persistent guesser while noting Coolidge's reported 390 million surplus for the year and a debt drop to 19.68 billion. It questions rising expenditures, job growth, and politics in Pennsylvania, with remarks on Brookhart, referendums in New Jersey, and calls for “Let the people rule.”
Skelly Intimates a merger plan amid ongoing negotiations. The company stated it is reviewing potential combinations, with talks possibly ending if no suitable terms are reached. Company officials indicate negotiations remain informal and subject to change.
A garbled 19th century ledger fragment describes a figure named Perna and a plan involving avghit rhetoric, promises to advertise alive, and a request to communicate with a party called Toset fata teouhts. The text mixes disjointed phrases about money, wheat, and a central crime through a murky telegram-like note.
A man identified as Wiltian Leater was arrested in Wythe County on April 24 and jailed by sheriff deputies with Virginia authorities. The case involves a charter breach with connections to officials in Charleston and a June graduate of West Virginia University Law School. A formal opening of an investigation or official office is noted in the report.
A sprawling, garbled report covers a Huntington detective case with a guilty plea, river-area arrests, and a public school attendance officer, all amid scattered notes on a veterans encampment, a fatal heart condition, drainage projects, gas company deeds, and a university summer term enrollment. The fragmentary text mentions Me Tevnalds, Ira W. Collett, Clarkshore, and Morgantown events with unclear dates and locations.
A Washington roundup covers increased civil service penalties, pension debates, and party finance inquiries. It notes a resolution to cap campaign spending at 19 009 dollars, approval motions by commerce committees, and tax relief fights led by Copeland and Celup. Also mentioned are nominations for Senate seats, funeral services for Florence Wilken, and a market item about a new fragrance offering a tiny perfume-filled container.
A fragmented tale follows Little Miss, Little Minton Know-It-All, and Bright Eve as they witness a shadowy figure near Tarughinis Brook. The children alert each other while a mysterious intruder lurks behind the bank, prompting a tense underwater chase and a tense close with Old Man Coyote watching.
Morgantown June 23. Canreane fins an abiding faith in the honor and integrity of the court as Lazelle faces impeachment attempts. The meeting, led by WLS. Juha, drew about 80 lawyers. Attys Cox and Donley defended due process and rejected premature impeachment claims, while a roll vote favored the revolution. Local UMW embrel Lang abstained.
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