Prison Labor to Be Used on State Roads
Prison labor may be used on West Virginia roads this summer. Governor and state officials plan a program to move convicts from the Moundville penitentiary to road work, aiming to relieve prison congestion and reduce costs while boosting road construction. Details to be worked out by the board of control, road commission, and executive offices, with work possibly starting soon.
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Ma Mey
Gongidta
W. Virginia
Moundly
Wen
Ehetrol
Road Commission
Hounite
Board of Control
Fef Execu
Boerner Wats
Funeral services for James W Merrett
Funeral services for James W Merrett colored who died Tuesday will be held at 2 50 this afternoon from the First Baptist church on Washington street. The Local order Saint Lukes and K P will have charge of the last rites at the grave. The state board of control President James S Lakin J Walter Barnes and Clarence A Jackson left yesterday for a tour of state institutions in the northern section of the state. The board will be gone for the remainder of this week. Mr Jackson the newly appointed member of the board is making his first official inspection tour.
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James W. Merrett
Tuesa
First Baptist Church
Washington Street
Saint Lukes
K. of Pre
State Board of Control
Jamess. Lakin
J. Walter Barnes
Clarence A. Jackson
Mr. Jacks
Dayton butcher touts Ka-di-ok stomach tonic
A Dayton butcher, 332 Irving Ave mus, claims Ka-di-ok relieved his unruly stomach. He suffered indigestion, gas pains, and sleep loss before using the tonic, which he says quickly improved his condition. The ad urges readers to buy Ka-di-ok at A Potterfeld’s drug store and other outlets.
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Dayton
Nae N. Mack
Irving Avemus
Kagl
Marck
Charles N. Meek Joss
A. Potterfeld
Cap‘itl
Virginie
Plans Completed for High School Cornerstone Work
Invitations were mailed by the board of education for the cornerstone ceremony of the new high school building under construction at the tuner site Brooks and Washington near the old Merverse. The event on Friday features the Grand Lodge of West Virginia Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, with RS. Spilman as orator. Mayor W. W. Werts and E. Weber will speak, the municipal band performs, and students lead in “America.” The cornerstone will be proclaimed by Fo Cc. SM Williams.
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Educ 1
Somerstone
Hor Leaton Igh Rchen
Hiw
Tunner
Brooks and Washington
Grand Lodge
West Vine Blu
RS. Spilman
J. EB. Robins
Board of Education
W. W. Werts
FB. Weber
Tal Schools
Premuunerday Bev RP
Taylor
Scrious
America
Oun
Stone Weremongy
Fo Cc
SM. Williams
Tax probe debates higher state tax burden and reforms
West Virginia legislators heard testimony on proposed tax hikes to fund state needs for the next decade. Industry voices urged targeted reforms, with steel, banking, forestry, and auto sectors arguing for fairness, exemptions, or new fees while cautioning against overtaxing growth. Public officials noted already increased state police funding and emergency funds.
Railroads Tax Debate Shapes West Virginia Legislature
A WV legislative hearing debated railroad tax burdens and reforms. officials like Wall and Conley urged tax relief for industry while stressing shared responsibilities. proposals included raising sales tax on fuels, mileage, and a selective income or profits levy to fund road maintenance and curb grade crossings.
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Tax Commiashmer's
Dennis McWell
Huntington
West Virginia
Virginia
McNeil
Inheritance of Tax Policy Sparks Industrial Debate
The report outlines a heated discussion on income basis taxation for businesses and industry as two years pass. Key players like Walon, Clarksbury officials, Debegate Audivy, and Ted Gaurd weigh proposals, noting tax impacts on producers, energy sectors, and local utilities amid shifting economic conditions.
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Sali Wry
Uae
Clarksbury
Debegate
Neaeldy
Ana
Old M Alexander
Alegonirhete
Wray Penn Power
Wis Crompany
Ayerates
Lerrinvey
Ted Gaurd
Phe
Patni
Espe & Woednereamed
Masonic Luncheon Features Poetry and Readings
A Masonic luncheon highlighted poems by W. E. R. yen, former speaker, with readings and improvised tributes. Attendees included JON and others from Pittsburgh, Louisville, and beyond, as plans for a women’s park dedication and future events were discussed.
Weston visitors draw West Virginia university band acclaim
A damaged OCR record describes a Weston visit featuring the West Virginia University band and a ceremonial welcome. It notes teachers, performances, and addresses by local officials and a judge, with references to the audience, a choir, and community reception.
Circus Day Promises Spectacle at Themed Kran Event
Circus Day previews describe a grand program in Christentoin on May 21 featuring the Beast the Beasts act, 4000 performers, 200 horses, and a two hour show with music, acrobatics, and dramatic lighting. Attendance and attractions include trained elephants, trained monkeys, and dramatic stunts across multiple stages. The event aims to captivate both children and adults with a wide array of animal acts, riders, and costumed performers.
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Ghuin
Earth
Chacrlestin
Mhareday
Eeareydi
Wieter
How About Your Taxes Continued From Page One
Fragments discuss tax fairness and possible adjustments to levy duties and duties on liquid products and timber. A local birth notice for Mrs. Ras San at 618 Hall Street and plans for upcoming events at a community venue are noted, with social announcements and schedules.
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Faree
Ube
Wirth
Ras San
Hall Street
Daly Box
Daek
Neeluek
Charter given amid union dispute at Fairmont shop meeting
In Fairmont on May 14 a local miners union passed a resolution disclosing internal strife and denouncing a former president and others who deserted. The message to the miners’ headquarters claims the local union remains strong while a separate charter request is pursued. Nonunion mines produced 1,021 cars versus 182 union cars, per Northern West Virginia operators and US Commerce data.
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Standard
Ingal Union
Legal Union Number AY
Fairmont
Aneta
West Virginia
Northern
Inerators Association
Erit
Focal Orientaation
Geo. S
Reunion Winnes
Common Household Medicines and Herbal Roots Claim
A fragment discusses ancient use of roots and herbs in remedies. It mentions physicians valuing herbal medicines, notes cultivation abroad for commercial purposes, and cites the Ledia F. B. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn, Massachusetts as a leading user of crude herbs and producer of a widely known Vegetable Compound for ailments of women.
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Ledia FB. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mars
Odd Medical Claim Appears in Odd Patient Note
A garbled adlike snippet claims a man sleeps like a log and eats anything after taking a drug named Adlertkn. It references stomach trouble, sleep, relief, and rough brand mentions such as CLA and Hattarfield with unclear attributions.
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Rogeiss
Bowrsky
Grove City Beats West Virginians in 64 to 3 rout
Grove City College overwhelmed the University of West Virginia today 64 to 3 in a one sided baseball game. Grove City held the visitors to five runs through most innings as Marley and other Grove City bats produced early scoring.
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Grove
Grove City College
University of West Virginia
Pullman
Grove Cley
Grove Ciey
Virginia
Marley
Waet Viexing
Weat
Shania
Grove Coy
Talhian and
Howley
Huetmian Matterts
Young backs United States for World Court
May 14 New York America urges the United States to join a World Court to replace costly and ineffective debate with practical peaceful decision making. Dawes reparation plan head Foong urges action and warns against using power to impose unfair terms, stressing patient, cooperative world engagement.
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New York
America
Dawes
National Institute of Eperal Sciences
Nirdal
Hummentty
Amerter
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L. A. Diller
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Men Association of Miners
D. Sutterfield
J. J. Kay
Duulsiaydes, Jr
BH. Brown
Grove City
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National Body of Social Sciences
Masonic Club
All Masons
Sears Monument Co
Mauso Techns
W. Va
Elks’ Club
Ball Club
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