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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1928
Page
6
The newspaper page from June 25 1928 frames an edition with editorial notices and the motto First in West Virginia. A Thought for Today urges men seeking real success to make the best of current conditions and not wait for higher ones to begin their efforts.
The piece argues Governor Alfred E Smith embodies the party’s spirit, resisting maneuvers to secure nomination. It lauds his independence, adherence to platform principles, and the party’s solid prospects, comparing the moment to Wilson in 1916. May reflect pre convention stance and broader Democratic unity.
The West Virginia delegation at Houston named Herbert Fitzpatrick to succeed W Osenton, who declined re election after prior proclamations. The selection, lauded as deserving and widely supported, also named Mrs Mann as committee woman amid debate on method. The piece notes harmony as key and cites severe famine in Shantung China as a separate concern.
A terse note indicates Charleston resists implementing an active treel sort strategy. An aviation landing field for the city remains under discussion as authorities weigh options and safety considerations.
The Aero Club of Charleston endorses aviation as the future of transport and urges local merchants to back a landing field. City officials warn Charleston risks being left out of future air routes between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati without timely action. The piece argues the field is a minor cost with large benefits, including faster mail delivery and new business opportunities.
A historical critique argues that elections are decided by money and dirty work rather than the people’s will. It condemns organizers, poll manipulators, and counterfeit votes, warning that political machines hijack democracy more than any external force.
Editorial argues the state’s provisions force multiple conventions within a tight two week period, hindering broad representation for electing circuit judges. It calls for a thirty day window to allow proper participation and oversight of judicial selections.
Arthur Brisbane reports on religious rhetoric at the Houston Roosevelt speech and broader commentary on a world of automobiles, politics, and social tensions. He covers Japan’s peace law, U S car ownership, and race issues at a Houston convention, with brief notes on British accidents and storms.
The Charleston Gazette Information Bureau offers a six cent booklet titled The United States that compiles portraits of every President, with lives, elections, and foes. It claims to update readers on past elections and presidential history at a glance, available via coupon from the bureau in Washington, DC.
A long fragment from a New York gossip and Q A feature presents wide-eyed vignettes and stray facts. It includes questions on tobacco effects, a Westminster Abbey Unknown Soldier, Philadelphia tuberculosis study, and practical how-tos for fishhooks and airplanes. The piece mixes street observations with trivia, quotes, and reader inquiries, ending with street scenes and a brisk, roaming tone.
A fragmented political humor piece from Houston on June 28 mocks Republicans and celebrates Democrats. It cites Liberty bonds, Al Smith, and Roosevelt, with caricatured lines about farmers, veterans, and politicians, and names Sinclair, Apalocat, and Georges of Georgia in a satirical critique.
A scattered health advice column discusses habits, air quality, and personal care. It addresses questions on ear health digestion nails weight and general wellness with practical tips, self addressed envelopes, and quotes from political events of the era.
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