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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
6
A short reflective note by Haelen Rowland suggests marriage resembles a large order with fixed pace and no bargain days for would be frottier in domestic happiness. The writer counsels steady commitment over fleeting gains.
The Gazette begins a series of articles to inform readers across the city county and state on taxation. It argues tax policy is vital and advocates free frank discussion among representatives to reflect constituent views. The paper plans to seek opinions from leading figures across parties and aims to inform deliberations without partisan motives.
Obituary tribute recalls Robert Stuart Carr known as Bob Garr for a life of service in Kanawha County. A laboring clerk, salesman, auctioneer, river master, real estate agent and public official, he shaped South Hills development and the Kanawha river bridge. He championed temperance, schools, Y M C A and church work, inspiring many and leaving a legacy of cheerful resilience in illness.
A community mourns a good fellow and trusted friend. The collective sorrow is deep as prayers rise for his gentle passage beyond the stars. The piece contrasts immense loss with petty local politics over court and salary bills.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes that robust stock and bond flotations hinged on effective advertising. It credits advertising with creating demand, aligning dealer and public interests, and building distribution as the cornerstone of modern business. It adds that national advertising became a key postwar weapon for growth, while a Berlin dispatch oddly reports that Hindenburg owns a dog.
The Baltimore and Ohio Railway policy of union management cooperation began in 1923 and expanded to 45 maintenance shops in 1924. It uses biweekly joint shop committees and quarterly system committees to discuss shop policy, with improvements implemented when feasible. Wage bargaining and grievances are excluded, and gains are shared. the plan aims to boost efficiency, cut waste, and raise wages through stable employment and better operations.
The issue notes a buoyant mood on Wall Street with steel stocks leading gains and the British pound rising to levels not seen since the war. It mentions calls for Europe to curb war threats, debates about economy and currency, and references to investments in New York City bonds. The piece also touches on art investments and a speculative tone about notable figures like Raphael and Michelangelo.
In a periodical reflection the West Virginia editors urge renewed view of past profits from military training camps and advocate sustained national discipline through training. They praise preparedness and condemn pacifist arguments while noting public health benefits and the role of such programs in building stronger citizens.
A fragmentary note from May 1 1425 discusses Charleston and Logan in a high school football event. The missive requests cordial exchanges and introductions before a planned Marmet Logan match. The text is garbled with spelling errors but hints at community courtesy and a local game.
A veteran private eye in New York recalls a case four years past involving a wealthy mother and her daughter who stole jewels from the woman’s home. The daughter lured a man at a supper club, then sent tributes to the husband threatening to reveal the theft. The detective’s pursuit ended with the daughter exposed and the mother spared, while the lover remained at large. The piece also notes a recent city hotel steerer law and a vivid portrait of caricaturist Fornaro as a night owl.
A garbled historical fragment addresses bootleg liquor and illicit networks with references to figures like Bug s Balk and transatlantic smuggling. It parodies American patriotism and mentions tigers, India, and a syndicate of baronets controlling routes, while noting how contraband alcohol fuels wealth and power.
A reflective verse by Edgar A. Guest salutes unperformed deeds and missed chances in a man’s life. The speaker emphasizes restraint, restraint, and quiet virtues rather than bold acts, portraying a humble, steady life.
The White Sulphur Springs event hosts 32 manufacturers with leaders Magnus Alexander Severn Kerr and T D Metronic presiding. Reports cover medal tournament results, arrivals, and social entertainments as sessions continue through Thursday.
The piece reflects on Washington, its aging civic backbone, shifting architecture, and the lingering “Washington habit” of social life. It notes newer buildings amid venerable landmarks, the impact of seasons on the capital, and the sense of national identity tied to the city. The writing contrasts past reverence with modern bustle.
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