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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1925
Page
9
French labor agitators press for wage guarantees matching investor protections as the movement expands to office staff and state workers. Finance Minister Caflaux’s coupon policy shields against franc depreciation, bankers see a safe margin while urging a 95 franc per pound guarantee level to prevent further decline.
Adele Garrison portrays a complex scene of domestic strain and jealousy as Edith Fairfax clings to her sister's child while contemplating her loveless marriage to Dicky. The narrative shifts to Dr Tom Paige and Absent entanglements, revealing the emotional web surrounding fidelity, longing, and social pressures in New York. The passage also touches on political violence in Ireland with references to Lord Mayor MacCurtain’s death and related reprisals.
The text discusses Caillaux pushing new taxes to fund a sinking fund for debts, hoping Parliament will approve next session. It argues workers benefit from wage behavior while bondholders and small investors face losses as prewar investments shrink. It notes wage and pension gaps versus doubled government pay.
West Virginia officials seek MDs for full time county health units to lead public health work. Dr Townsend cites criteria including organization, public health nursing, sanitation, milk safety, water purification, and disease control. Young physicians are urged to consider this state opportunity and contact the health department.
Connie Dunlap of South Charleston won second prize in a bathing beauty contest at Buckroe Beach Newport News Virginia on Wednesday afternoon September 2. Miss Betty Drown of Phoebus took first prize with four prizes awarded overall. Also earning prizes were Miss Lae Cimino of Buckroe Beach and another unnamed contestant.
Laura Cunningham of Port Monroe led contestants on the dancing pavillion as judges prepared to land their decisions in front of assembled onlookers.
A crowd of about 1800 attended the event as judges were announced. The panel included Harry H. Holt, Ly' ML Von Schilling, and Harry H. Ki erty, all based in Hampton, with the names reflecting local figures.
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