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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1925
Page
6
Daily Gazette of Charleston WV reports a troubling suicide case amid routine notices and market rate data. The issue includes advertising rates, Associated Press content rights, and a morning thought reflecting on the year’s cycles of joy returning to those who give joy.
The Monroe Watchman urges against reinstating Prohibition Officer Harry Shepherd who is under indictment for shooting Barry Brown, a law abiding citizen. The piece argues the case should be tried in court and warns that enforcing Prohibition by gun may erode life and liberty. It contrasts public fear with the need for lawful due process.
The essay argues that gold is a man made mystery used by a few to control economies and inflame panics. It asserts currency should be government controlled to prevent inflationary or deflationary crises. It contrasts relentless pursuit of wealth with calls for truth and freedom, referencing George Bernard Shaw.
The Boston court fight over a 6 million dollar suit reveals key figures and figures on collar royalties. John B. Boston seeks 30 percent of all money Van Heusen receives from contracts, with royalties through 1924 totaling 797832.78 for Van Heusen Products Inc and 407465.21 before 1923.
A state department of commerce report on the 1923 biennial census of manufacturers shows West Virginia manufacturing value at factory prices reaching 3.4895 billion dollars, up 57.7 percent from 1921. Wages rose to 85,661 workers and total wage payments reached 109.9 million, with the steel industry leading in output and employment growth. The piece argues for expanding diverse industries beyond coal.
A 1940 commentary blends embryology talk, religious reflection, and law, arguing nature’s eternal order persists despite modern debate. It cites Professor Sciged, Ingersoll, and Taft era figures while praising American building and growth. The piece contrasts U.S. progress with British views, and muses on evolution, civilization, and national fate with scattered antiquated references.
A circus car carrying tinas, a camel, seven kangaroos, an emu and other animals toppled at a railroad yard near Ogdensburg. Kangaroo and emu deaths were reported as attendants freed other animals. Railroad officials described a furious commotion and an attempted escape from cages before workers found the cages intact.
A cryptic note from June 29 1928 references the Capitol and Virginia street revision of all sensory Waiting for the Green Turners and cites John Brittany at the Municipal Building in City.
The West Virginia editors praise Neal's plan to rely on motorist honor rather than universal enforcement. The piece argues self regulation boosts law observance and public trust, citing Judge Ben Lindsay's Denver reform via honor, preferring moral pressure over policing. It notes camping and recreation safety, urging public education for responsible behavior. It cites Huntington Advertiser and Monroe Watchman.
An odd collage of New York nightlife items shows how some patrons spend lavishly. A waiter earned $100 for polite seating while a publishing firm peddles a private poem book from a man willing to pay. An Amsterdam garage owner rents a chauffeured, sunlit town car with a driver in white livery. A high roller attains discreet company for $25 an hour at lunch, and a London-style agency offers a valet, maid, and tutor for evening work. A Dempsey rumor and broker antics illustrate the era’s appetite for expense, prestige, and secrecy.
A fragmentary 1925 reminiscence recalls Hariness and & regat cribals in a Four Flush setting. It mentions Arthur Hammerstein and Harry Frazee as top earners, others earning over six figures, many going broke, and a surreal sequence where a Spanish costume guest clashed with a dancer. A hotel room incident ends with a watch and key lost amid panic.
A garbled 1925 New York court scene features Professor Jenks ananthronologist testifying about apes and human resemblance. The judge, jury, and attendees mix humor and confusion as remarks about chimpanzees, fat ladies, and a Tennessee masquerade invite arise amid a chaotic trial environment.
Copyright 1926 by FH a Gus Just Folks presents a light verse by Edgar A. Guest about golf. It urges patience and joy in the game, noting steady play and courteous conduct. The poem reflects on the social, relaxed side of golf and the happiness it brings to players and spectators alike.
The tale centers on an ugly orphan sparrow among Chippy and Mrs Chippy's brood. The selfish teeny bird hoards food, pushes siblings from the nest, and grows large and bold, until Farmer Brown's Boy intervenes to rescue the babies and rehouse them. The story contrasts ugliness of character with ugliness of appearance. The text, dated 1926, recounts the birds and their perilous nesting scene.
Involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in U S court against Dunn Glenn Fuel Company of Newlyn Fayette county by Charleston Hardware Company. Creditors allege deed of trust secured about 4 363 43 dollars while a voluntary filing lists debts around 5100. Local court activity features remarks by judge and participants with disputed claims.
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