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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1930
Page
4
The item appears as a historical newspaper snippet from June 24, 1930, noting Associated Press dispatches and credits, with organizational and postal details. It mentions a quotation from Calvin Coolidge about personal responsibility and virtues like character, industry, thrift, and self control.
The piece lauds Bobby Jones as a dominant figure in golf, noting his three British Open titles, one British Amateur, and current holds on the American Open and British Open prizes. It suggests he could capture all four majors, a feat not matched by past amateurs, and references Travers and a high standard for future American championships.
In New York on Friday the federal reserve reduced the rediscount rate to 2.5 percent, the lowest in history, amid Wall Street mixed on the move. The piece discusses Brisbane's views on gambling in markets and explains the rediscount system's aim to provide sound money to member banks, noting uncertainties in rate policy and the need for stable cash and credit expansion.
The article critiques reliance on Wall Street as the nation’s barometer, warning against treating money as a mystery. It notes opposition to a policy and urges Hoover to require 60 days notice before any further rate increases, while Congress debates at a low fixed discount rate.
West Virginia mourns Melville Davisson Post born near Clarksburg who became famed for mystery stories. He lived in France and England, studied law, and once partnered with John T. McGraw before pursuing literature. Gazette salutes Kanawha river project backers Ernest Merrill George Sutherland S P Puffer and Bowyer as Senate approves one million three quarters for dam and river improvements connecting Kanawha to Ohio.
Editorials discuss Colonel James Ellwood Jones weighing a Republican Senate bid in West Virginia, with party tensions and regional loyalties at play. Virginia billboards face removal under new safety laws, while farmers in Glenville and across the nation blame political and economic policies for financial strain and market volatility.
A transcription of Wall Bachman’s remarks argues for easing prison crowding by releasing petty prohibition violators and even proposing a wall around New Jersey prisons to confine offenders, claiming half of Americans share guilt. He calls for the cheapest and most just relief method amid congestion.
On a Atlantic voyage the observer notes Harry K Thaw and a famed orchid society figure aboard with entourage including Edna Ferber. Charlie Murray and Adele Astaire are among the prominent travelers enjoying a lively, gossip filled sea trip.
Washington recalls the 1928 political realignment that sidelined Ben Simmons, a veteran North Carolina Democrat who dominated state politics for decades. His frailty and rift with the Al Smith ticket led to Overman succeeding him as senior senator, while finance and tariff leadership shift to Pat Harrison of Mississippi and Reed of Pennsylvania among the veteran lawmakers.
A reader notices a quiz style page from the Charleston Gazette offering a series on Lindbergh and related topics. It lists questions about Dumas, Lafitte and famed wartime figures, plus trivia on newspapers in French and the colors of major universities. The appeal includes a Lindbergh bulletin offer and a coupon for subscribers.
Dorothy Dix warns readers about a middle aged man who lured a younger sister with insinuations of divorce and marriage. The narrative condemns the sister and family for endorsing the affair while stressing that the wife and home are the true victims and that the sister should seek employment elsewhere. The column urges checking the foundations of a home before wrecking it.
A reader asks if rapid weight loss causes a lingering cold and how to manage diet during a reducing plan. Dr Peters directs to a maintenance diet during illness, emphasizes some starches and alkaline foods, and notes cod liver oil and vitamin D for bone health.
The column discusses Sunday schools and their usefulness arguing for proper teachers texts and systems. It also notes Dr Reisner’s view of the jazz age and trends in religious publishing cinema and education. It mentions mergers and their effects on workers and products, then directs to page 122.
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