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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1925
Page
5
Local society items list residents and visitors in Charleston and nearby towns. Mr Thomas B Jackson recovers from eye surgery on Bradford Street while W E Weidler heads to Miami to reside temporarily. Many others, including Miss Minnie Bidwell Arbuckle and Miss Clara Wartenburg, return from Point Pleasant trips and visits.
A state water power commission delays a formal meeting on a proposed extraordinary session to discuss hydra electric plant statutes. The Huntington Advertiser argues against a special session, saying no emergency exists and urging Governor Gore to, avoid unnecessary action. Other notes report local arrivals, a district attorney's illness, and the birth of a son to Oller E. Olsen's family with prior name changes.
The piece argues against a special legislative session for water power issues in West Virginia. It questions the urgency and cites a 1923 commission report urging scientific study and cautious action. It warns that rushing could burden taxpayers and delays until regular session would suffice, urging concrete evidence of an emergency. A final note mentions a New York divorce suit involving Herman N. Norris.
An old medical ad touts Dr Caldwell of Amuneullo ML a physician with 47 years practice as claiming his Syrup Pepsin cures chronic constipation in the aged. It promises gentle bowel movements lasting weeks and months between doses and emphasizes pleasantness and safety.
West Virginia’s 1925 farm census shows growing negro farming activity. Edward Hill notes bureau efforts to attract black farmers to Virginia land, retain wealth, and boost agricultural development. State Negro Welfare and Statistics director cites systematic outreach and benefits to the rural economy.
Mrs Belville of Huncington Virginia Avenue testifies that Dr Pierce’s Pallorite Prescription gave her life and energy after severe nerve weakness headaches back pains and sleeplessness she says her health improved and her baby was healthy she recommends sending for a trial package from Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel Buffalo NY and notes she is mother of six children
Preliminary press summaries show that the number of farming operators in West Virginia increased from 504 in 1920 to 712 in 1926, with a 21 percent rise for white operators. Reports from McDowell, Raleigh, Fayette, Barbour, Greenbrier, and Monroe counties show notable gains, while concerns grow over black farmers’ access and future impact on state food production.
A former heavy drinker recounts lifelong stomach and digestive issues until Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy provided relief. The testimonial claims the product clears catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and eases inflammation linked to stomach liver and intestinal ailments, including appendicitis, with a money back guarantee at Rexall stores.
Report describes a chaotic incident where police halted 200 cans and 300 automobiles on a main road, a single sheep perusing for right of war. four men lifted a body from the road into a field, with official actions pending.
Eight desert chiefs were startled as showgirls kissed them goodbye outside a London hotel provoking surprise and media attention.
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