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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
6
A short reflective verse from Gertrude Cofen Wisting appears in The Charleston Gazette. The lines praise a woman who understands and inspires inner growth without harsh or unclean influence.
The Florida real estate surge draws millions into a booming market with tales of overnight fortunes. Yet inspectors flag fraud in a scheme selling "improved lots" in Orlando swamps, indicting operators for mail fraud as Rockaway mirrors the boom and warns that many buyers may be left with worthless property.
The survey of names linked to West Virginia on dope sheets recalls figures like A H Woods David Warfield and Babe Bath. It muses on fitting names for horses such as Kanawah Charleston Greenbrier Marmet Road and the notion that Normalcy remains unseen with Congress three months away and Wall Street buoyant.
The article recalls Oliver Cromwell’s death at age 59 in London and his legacy as a stern yet idealistic leader who ended royal rule, reestablished representation, and shaped England’s political course, contrasting with the Restoration era and later naval rank funny note about Rear Admirals and Brig Gen Mitchell’s demotion for talking.
A garbled column laments government efficiency and civic cooperation. It critiques federal payroll growth, advocates a Marmet right of way via Logan Boone counties, and mocks social status tied to cars while touching on international finance, technology, and wartime era figures in a scattered, opinionated collage.
A look at how race horse names mirror current events and notable people across decades. From Churchill Downs legends to Zeviey and Petersburg, names reflect politics, culture, and personal admiration in Derby lore.
A long fragment from New York Day by Day in 1898 recounts a midnight fire at sea likely aboard a liner near the White Way district. It describes hotel guests and staff evacuations, a stairwell rescue, and general crowd reactions with notes on Broadway skating, vaudeville acts, and a planned new skating rink on Upper Broadway.
A garbled 1930s- era column notes a bustling Washington street with crowds and caricatures. The piece mentions reporters, politicians, and a noisy parade, with stray phrases about a war and a department of agriculture. The text is heavily corrupted but conveys urban bustle and political tension.
A garbled tale recalls hungry days after a major conflict with characters named Peter, Wiltter, and Pitter pondering meals and morality. The scene shifts to local residents, including Mrs. M. W. Puckett and Alex Clates, gathering names, places, and a hint of wartime memory as they discuss homes, law, and schooling while awaiting future movement through nearby avenues and towns.
A fragment from The Virginia Star recounts Weston excitement over a roof worm incident at the court house, paired with a satirical note on Aaronstonists. The entry includes weather- and flea-related musings and a tale of Peter and Patience enduring rain and hardship as they seek shelter, concluding with copyright notation from 1925.
President J Bob Madieen announces new committees for the Charleston chamber of Commerce club. Newcomb and several holdovers names include Newcomb, Smith, Frankenberger, Vickers, Morgan, Paisley, Parks, Youse, Dastrom, Davin, and Gentry with weekly directors' meeting to renew policy for the year.
County Agricultural Agent T Y McGovran oversees posters and advertising for the Sanswha N position and Foyplt fair opening October at the Dunbar grounds. W G Gist directs farm association ads to draw large crowds amid hopes of record attendance. third season features new exhibits and expanded buildings.
The National Grange criticizes rising taxes and federal levies while the agriculture department faces scrutiny. Secretary Worle invites public criticism of department activities and a proposed interstate rail commission review is recommended. Wilbur signals postponement of measures unless key policies pass.
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