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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1925

Page

7

University students rally against gym plan at Morgantown

West Virginia University students will hold a mass meeting to protest the withdrawal of a gymnasium appropriation by the state board of control. Harlin Barney says representatives will go to Charleston to press for the $300000 gymnasium funding, noting the 1921 grant was diverted to the chemistry building.

Morgantow West Virginia University Doara Tod Harfin Barney Harmer Charleston State Board of Control State Budget Commission

Lemon Based Skin Whitener Promises Bright Complexion

An old advertisement touts a lemon juice and Or chard White mix as a “remarkable Jotion” for whitening the face neck and hands. It claims powerful beauty benefits without irritation and notes famous stage beauties use it to fade freckles sunburn and tan. The recipe must be prepared by the user and cannot be bought ready to use.

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Taxation worries tobacco business in convention

Washington May 14 The tobacco merchants association reports taxation as the industry’s chief anxiety. James L. Blech president notes that while habitual interlocutants and professional units oppose tobacco, public sentiment largely opposes restriction and six of seven states repealed tobacco banks.

Washington United States James L. Blech Restrictiovn Mr. Bloch All Tobacco Bank

Commissioner bans cider in Canadian saloons

Commissioner Hush Davidson of the Hauer control board ruled that beer and cider do not mix and permitted only beer sales. Government investigators found cider increases intoxication quickly. Davidson said cider is dangerous and should be banned due to rapid rise in alcoholic content.

British Columbia Hush Davidson Hauer Control Board Davidson

Capper Outlines American Role in Europe Peace

In a St Paul speech Senator Capper of Kansas said the United States must aid genuine European stabilization without serving foreign ambitions. He cited Ambassador Houghton on necessity of good faith, urging America to back true peace through cooperation among Europe’s powers. Ames supporters praised the honesty of the position and criticized six years of European delay.

Associated Press St, Paul, Minn Amer Arthur Capper Kansas St. Paul Europe Houghton Woughten Aniwrea

Marriage Licenses Issued By County Clerk Yesterday

Licenses were issued yesterday to couples including Cupit and Wilans, Unrue and Stonestror, Farrow and Yulureen, Stringer and Maryack, with commissions noted for Charles Noter and Rosenshine Moore among others. The list shows multiple pairs with ages and initials in a local county records entry.

Follwing Most Cupit Kea Rosenshine Moore

National freight crate golf tourney crowns Narelle

Narelle of Niwanny eclib won the national freight crate golf tourney defeating Paul Ripley of the Hadeon River Golf club one up. Ripley led late but Narelle holed out from a niblink shot at 17 to seize the match and the title on the new 18 hole course built by Seth Raydor of South Hann tom L. C. The story lists other flight results and social scenes surrounding the event in White Sulphur News.

Wiote Sulphir Narelle Niwanny Eclib Paul W.ipley Hadeon River Golf Club Ripley Hale Ere Narelle Loup Hale Cours Seth Raydor Sourh Hann Tom L. C Watch N. ¢ . Stafford H. B Hennes Fumer Waller Rent Arnold Newnan Duteatan i Isroquaer R. A. Walton H.G. Kaw Damen Newton Casey Turner Philip Lehman New York Wm Lin Sasine God Robert Livingstrar Oarleson Nyw York Casini Mes J. Rockwell Thornton Lewin

Conscience Confession Ties Theft to London Islands

A London mystery notes a man confessing to jewelry theft from the Mo Saunders New Kensington store three years ago. Police say the tale lacks corroboration and the case awaits investigation. The report also mentions Hats oandthe Nelly islands as a source of casual shoreline observations.

Pitysburgh Lotarnt Af Mo Saunder New Kensington Krasingston

Five youths sentenced for attack on bride near Letart

Judge Tony Miller pronounces felonious assault verdicts against five youths who attacked a newlywed couple in Letart in April. Carl Husserl, 20, and Galden Metraith, 19, target of the assault, will be held at the industrial school until reaching age 14, 16, and 17, respectively. remaining youths await transfer.

Point. CT Industrial School Uiece Tony Miller Circuit Court Letart Jzst Galden Me Trath Carl Husserl Slare

Rheuma Relief Advertisement Promises Quick Cure

A dubious medical ad touts quick relief for rheumatism claiming a potion called Rheuma can cure swollen joints and nerve pain within 24 hours. It asserts kidney, liver, and stomach safety then offers a refund if not satisfied, citing Scott Broad and other druggists in the city.

Scott Broad Tomer Iit Ady

Diva Olzewaks fired for slur at Jeritza at Vienna

May 14 report says the State Opera cancelled the engagement of Olzewaks for unseemly behavior during a performance of Die Walkure. She allegedly insulted Marie Jeritza on stage in view of the audience. Olzewaks contested the dismissal and departed for London to sign a contract to appear at Covent Garden.

Vienna State Opera House Olzewaks Olewska Marie Jeritza Opera Olzwaka Jeritavs Olwaka Opera House London Covent Carden

Phi Beta Key Row Settled at West Virginia Chapter

In Morgantown on May 14 a dispute over Phi Beta Kappa key designs was resolved. West Virginia Alpha faced potential loss of charter after national officers warned against a burlesque Wapper key, but the chapter agreed to renew the order for the gold keys under dean R Jones of Italy University College of Engineering and chapter president, ending the standoff.

Morgantown West Virginia Phi Beta Kappa Honorary Scholastic Society Dean R. Jones Italy University College of Engineering Todas Dean Jones Phi Neta Kuappt Society Sietety SPC Ratal Iwappers

Miners Restrained in Picketing at Nant-y-Gle Mine

In Cambria county court today judges ruled that Nant-y-Gle miners may picket peacefully but cannot use intimidation or force. The Heisley Co mine resumed operations under the 47 wage agreement after a strike by the United Mine Workers.

Elensburg Heisley Coatroit Nant-y-Gle Cambria County Nantene Glo John 4 Evann Aid Jol H. McCann Hersley

Pepgen praised as a universal tonic at Charleston drugstore

Crowds visit C A Potterfield's Drug Store at Capitol and Virginia to endorse Pepgen the new root and herb tonic. Testimonies from W R Godby describe relief from nervousness, indigestion, and fatigue as Pepgen purports to cleanse acids and stimulate the stomach and liver, with warnings about imitations.

C. A. Potterfield Capitol Virginia Lilly Charleston Virginia Sts

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