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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
6
A brief verse praising seven year old Mary as she heads to school and follows rules. She helps her brother, does her part, and aims to do exactly as she should by seven.
The state road commission and Governor Gore allies urge marking historic sites along mapped roads to boost tourism and revenue. Citizens should place rock or bronze markers at Civil War battlefields, birthplaces, and routes linked to Washington, Boone, Lewis Wetzel, and others. If 1926 tourists arrive without markers, West Virginia will be branded unprepared.
A playful piece compares a man to shoes shirt trousers umbrella gloves and a hat critiquing his finances readiness punctuality and fate. It humorously notes he may be well off or on his uppers and ends with fate declaring his best or life.
The senate in a special session after President Coolidge's inauguration voted 77 to 2 to take up the question of U S adherence to the World Court on December 17, 1926. The plan includes five administration reservations limiting U S engagement and protections against advisory opinions without joint requests.
In a special session polls showed the Swanson resolution likely to pass by two or three votes if brought to a vote. Opponents plan to attach conditions to sever the court from the League of Nations and curb advisory opinions possibly linking adherence to outlawing war. Debate expected to be lengthy as the War Debt issue with France shifts momentum toward ratification, though not as quickly as once expected.
The writer argues the pursuit of happiness is unstandardized and questions whether progress requires creating discontent. They claim all animals except humans find happiness naturally, while American Indians were content until influenced, asking if discontent equals progress.
Mrs Lansdowne voices emotional testimony before the board investigating the Shenandoah disaster. She argues her husband warned against the flight and asserts officials used the airship for political purposes, endangering crew and taxpayers. She says military policy requires civilian control but should not permit reckless political expediency.
The Raleigh Register laments slow recovery by Raleighs business men after four tough years. It appeals for a patriotic boost from the Coolidge era and Wilson spirit, noting cautious optimism as the economy stabilizes amid lingering gloom and past drubs.
Armand T Nichols, Atlantic City pageant director general, mocked contestants calling them beautiful and dumb. He noted low Spring street bridge bids ease bond issue support. He compared cars to war and referenced West Virginia politics and Marmet road delays. He ended with a quip about Walter Johnson’s smoke ball.
A garbled 1900s column discusses aviation including Ford, Wanamaker, and subsidies, then shifts to social topics on women education and fashion. It mentions public figures and events with a mix of unrelated notes, highlighting debates on women's roles and a sequence of historical anecdotes.
The piece recalls the Frank Delverse Style author known as Standish or Bartle Standish, a Maine writer once linked to Merriewell novels. It notes a New York hotel gathering of figures from publishing and theatre, mentions Gil Patton and a touring club, and reflects on Washington and New York life, with observers debating Standish’s true identity and career.
In Washington, Herbert Pfahler analyzes the president’s court appointment hints, noting McGlinty’s potential successors, Parker’s North Carolina backing, and the political calculations shaping a lifetime federal judgeship amid party tensions and regional loyalties.
A reflective piece by EDGAR A. GUEST explores riches of spirit over material wealth and enduring memories. It notes fans and friendships that outlast wealth, and the gentle, lasting impact of kindness and loyalty across life’s garden of moments.
The article discusses denial of a nomination, mentions Dynyid H. Brady and Secretary Mellon backing Judge Parker, and notes North Carolina residents expecting presidential acquiescence, with West Virginia hopes tied to the move. It recalls Eliot Northcott’s Huntington bid and McClintle’s promotion, highlighting political disappointments and succession talks.
Peter meets Striped Chipmunk to learn how animals store food and get ready for frost. He notes Elves of weather and the idea of traveling before winter, then plans to observe how Chipmunk stores supplies, hoping to learn from his example.
Secretary Weeks met officials in Washington as Navy officers presented new testimony on the Shenandoah wreck. The Supreme Court refused to back certain actions and ruled on search procedures for residents. Watkins cited exceptions where arrests occurred.
A 12 A party in Snitzbergen plans a hangar for an Italian dirigible to be used by Captain Amundsen in the next polar expedition. The Norwegian aeronautical society cites 800000 Kroner for next year’s expedition, with Ellsworth contributing 100000 dollars to name the Amundsen Ellsworth expedition and place Ellsworth aboard the airship.
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