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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
6
A daily reflection from the Charleston Gazette urges readers to respect legal authority. The message asserts that to command beyond lawful power is to betray one's country, echoing a call for lawful restraint and civic duty.
The text declares that during World War I American sacrifices required religious sentiment and a mother-made character. It states prayers gained prominence as churches and schools fostered devotion to righteousness, justice, home, and country, asserting religion as the nation's essential asset.
Admiral Sims criticizes the Navy’s air forces and leadership while predicting continued disputes over aviation policy. He labels the current command structure as uneducated and morale as low, noting a lack of outspoken successors to fill his role as a fearless public critic.
A Detroit article portrays Henry Ford organizing a dance program with a hall orchestra and instructor Benjamin Lovett. It plans revival of Virginia reel quadrille schottishe and other dances, with Ford dancing alongside Mrs. Ford and teaching partners across ages from 12 to 80, predicting a renaissance of old dances and linked to Ford's broader industrial vision.
Frank C Lowden warns the present government is stagnating under growing centralization in Washington. The paper notes rising bureaus and payrolls mean higher taxes, urging attack on federal overreach. It stresses founders’ delegated powers and the erosion of local self-government, calling for wise leadership to curb the danger.
President awaits two executive commissions' findings on aviation and Muscle Shoals. Aviation inquiry began Sept 21, due end of November. Muscle Shoals panel starts Oct 15, reporting soon after. Commission aims to assess leasing conditions for nitrates and explosives, guiding next session Congress. Projections uncertain, as H G Wells forecasts three worlds in a century.
Senator Swanson proposes extending the debt repayment period to 50 years or 62 years as a path to tax cuts of at least 800 million dollars. The argument holds that American taxpayers deserve relief similar to foreign debt arrangements, arguing current brackets burden business and hinder revival.
Governor Gore praised religion as the greatest asset of the commonwealth. He urged public officials to value state wealth beyond treasury numbers, stressing character as currency in service. The address quoted patience in national leadership and warned of Wall Street influence while urging thoughtful public sacrifice.
Amid chaotic trading the Star Company reports sharp 12 percent moves as insiders revel. The sprawling, garbled text hints at oil and gold shares, mispricings, and a feverish market mood. Strong entities include Wall Street and Star Company. references to gas, oil prices, and various stocks appear amid a frenzied financial panorama.
A noisy mix of garbled lines describes Sweden seeking to reduce the United States flour price. The text mentions Titan sone and Peridot Argemiouth amid unclear references to dates, places, and events.
Fragmentary intercepted messages describe unclear phrases about being watched and forthcoming demands. The legible parts reference downtown enforcement and a demand for something to be sent or paid, with miscellaneous asterisks and garbled words. The text lacks identifiable people or organizations.
Social notes from White Sulphur Springs detail a wave of guests and families arriving in the region. Among those mentioned are Mrs. Walter Weldy, Widener, Mrs. Hives, and a broad list of New York and Philadelphia attendees staying at the Greenbrier, with multiple wedding and visiting parties noted.
Union Mission Women will meet at 2:00 at the Mission for the annual election of officers. After the business meeting, Mrs Marks, recently converted to a new religion, will address attendees about conversion. A fatal mosquito bite incident is reported in Mia Nhac, involving Herbert M. Clinton. Wolves emerge early as winter nears in the southern Pyrenees slopes.
A playful 1825 edition houses Miss Werbes and Mina Chatterbox in a rhymed mock sermon on language and learning. The comic verse mocks grand words and childlike mispronunciations while inviting readers to enjoy playful exchanges and invented names.
In a whimsical exchange, Peter Rabbit questions Buster Bear about choosing sleep over hunger in winter. Buster argues fatting up and sleeping through hunger is sensible. Peter resists, citing common sense and the discomfort of brewing hunger.
Daily News Letter reports a scheme to build an American dormitory on ground within Paris’s Cite Universitaire campus to house 150 students, with about half the slots reserved for French and enhanced cross language exchange. The project aims to foster contact between American and French students amid limited current college life in America.
The Lewisburg area was shaken by the sudden death of De. Lannier Pole of Tot Springs. Pole died in Staunton where he had no relatives to attend him, after practicing medicine here for several years and earning many warm friendships. His brother and Mrs. of ale thy mourn his loss, while numerous local residents send condolences. The community notes several recent visits and trips by residents and friends to Richmond, Lexingfton, and Greenbrier County, with various families returning from trips and hosting guests.
Guesse the dwarf ape and Seraphine arrive at Jardin des Plantes from West Africa with a white septusiz, accompanied by Nis the dwarf and a one year old hippopotamus. Julien the young lion joins along with antelopes and parrots aboard the steamer Poiseus. Lt. Girard of Noan's Ark reports all are doing nicely in Paris.
A Rumford man attempts a break in at the town hall, assaults Judge Stevens on several occasions, bruising the judge and officers. The suspect, James Janos Stevenson, faces charges and is remanded to await further proceedings. Other items note park penguins hiding in Golden Gate and a burned New York theater in 1348.
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