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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1925
Page
6
The Charleston Gazette lists remedies for hiccups and muses on old cures while sharing a Yonkers man’s possible new cure. It notes hiccup dangers, recalls a physician’s ten day spell after an operation, and ends with a morning reflection urging immediate gracious acts and a light quip about state names Kanawha Monongalia Monongahela Transylvania and West Virginia.
The Chesapeake and Ohio and Hocking Valley merger faces strong opposition from Van Sweringen interests and other railroads. A Richmond Stock Protective Committee meeting on the 30th aims to discuss the merger impact, with critics arguing it benefits bondholders and the Pere Marquette and hurts Erie and New York Central lines. A Wall Street Journal excerpt suggests 1924 earnings favor the opposing side.
In a discussion over a proposed name change for the state, editors consider options such as Kanawha and Linen with strong opposition to Kanawha. The piece argues West Virginia better reflects the people and history, noting the tentative adoption of a rival term and urging citizen input on the question.
A Somerset-Pioneer era column laments French parliamentary chaos with gaffes and even a hat as adjournment tool. It contrasts US practices with Paris fisticuffs, notes Curzon’s death creates a leadership gap, and mentions Culberson and Bryan careers amid Teapot Dome discourse.
Fragmented tale reveals Polly, Granny Fo, Janay, Johnny and others debating a home and perfection. Characters discuss a perfect house or “Perfect Aims,” with runaway imagination and clashes about safety, cleverness, and what truly makes a home complete. The scene shifts through dreamlike dialogue and interrupted action amid a forest of talking animals and clever wordplay.
An OCR fragment details a lavish Parisian scene with mentions of Rue de la Paix and luxury venues. It references a Prefect of Police, a high-end restaurant or club, and various attendees. The text is garbled but conveys an atmosphere of formal dining, wine, cigars, and social intrigue amid a historical setting.
Fragmentary OCR note references characters Polly and Johnny in a dialog about perfection. It hints at a story titled Peter Rabbits Caner, with stray lines implying a literary piece or serialized tale. No clear event, date, or attribution beyond names appears.
A reflective piece urging a son to shun wild pleasures and embrace sobriety and conservative values. The author repeatedly warns against temptations, stressing penny prudence, restraint, and steady moral guidance to shape a future career in public service or leadership.
A dense catalog of radio and concert references cites locations such as Cleveland Dallas Denver Detroit New York and Antibes. It mentions orchestras bands programs and poets alongside station call letters KNX WABC WNEW and others with scattered notes on venues dates and performers.
The article discusses Bugs Baer’s satirical take on a Senate fight over presidential nominees. It highlights tensions between the White House and the Senate, naming Warren and J. A. Sergeant as figures in commentary about a potential two-cushioned maneuver between branches.
Beckley W Vans March reports the Winding Gulf district produced 140,000 tons for the week ending March, down 24,000 tons from the prior period and below January’s high. The decline reflects curtailed shippening and reduced Mining activity across the district.
Mount Hooper reports varied prices from mine supplies buyers at a market day. A committee was formed to study price differences among merchants and ensure fair costs for consumers and operators in the new river district. Police were involved after a disturbance, and a suspect was captured. the scene included a witness and ongoing auctions and performances in nearby venues.
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