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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
6
A daily campus newspaper established in 1857 operates in the Capital City of West Virginia, delivering news to students and staff with local, campus, and regional coverage.
Opinion piece argues General Mitchell's warnings about the flying service merit attention while cautioning against overreaction. It notes military faith, potential peacetime ruts, and the need for Congress to investigate without bias, as public safety and the nation’s name are at stake amid recent failures.
A speaker argues that taxation from 40 to 60 percent of a Yon’s earnings is confiscation by law and that even a 20 percent surtax lacks justice, asserting no fairness in such rates. The remark emphasizes strong opposition to high tax levels and their legality.
As Congress nears session, the World Court faces partisan clash. President and administration Republicans back it, while Democrats mostly support with Senator Reed of Missouri as an exception. Key Republican voices Borah and Johnson oppose, citing lack of international code and risk to Monroe Doctrine. Concerns about Japanese immigration and League of Nations tie-ins loom large in the debate.
The passage argues the GOP may soften cry for victory and cites Reed Borah Johnson wielding senate influence to shift public opinion. It notes tax relief as the country’s priority, warns against delaying measures, and predicts a shift toward income focus over taxation, with World Court fate uncertain.
The editorial urges enduring support for the local press, arguing it educates and unites counties, serves as civilization’s backbone, and connects readers to the heart of their communities. It notes the shift toward radio on farms and emphasizes the paper’s unique county-wide reach and vigilance.
In the September Accuracy issue the Better Business Bureau urges truthful advertising. Gimbel, a veteran merchant, condemns misrepresentation and baiting as outdated and stresses buyers educating themselves to verify statements. He argues staff must be trained to avoid false claims and mislabeling of goods. The Gazette aligns with these standards.
A man tested eighty pounds each of Chestnut sized anthracite and New River Pocahontas coals finding 15 percent and 24 pounds of ash, respectively. The ash portion reduces heat and price, sparking call for smarter advertising to boost eastern sales. The piece notes Europe’s lead in aviation and Britain’s hydroplane that converts to a sailing ship if engines fail.
Fragmentary 19th century notes discuss Washington policy, British union concerns, and anti prohibition rhetoric. Mentions Saklatvala, King George, Queen Belial, and Darwin in a mosaic of political and social commentary. Includes references to Gainsborough paintings and Huntington's gifts to California.
Mr and Mrs John ds Hitchen of New York entertained on the Circane Drier terrace for a dinner party of fourteen guests. Attendees included Mrs Baward Croser Mrs Moncure Wainwright Mr and Mrs J C Campball of Atlanta Mr and Mrs Howkiss of Ind and Mr and Mrs Wine ush Lafferty of Richmond. Also present were Mr and Mrs Harry Tait and Mr Robert Pee of Philadelphia. Luncheon guests included Mr and Mrs Dysri4 of Phoenix Ariz and others. 100000000 THAPEIC DELAY LONDON leases due in London annually are estimated at 100,000,000 with Russians buying many lines and Italy placing heavy motor and equipment orders.
A lively column recounts a New Jersey wedding staged with a Peace Federation ceremony, a three-room apartment, and a future salary shift. It touches on social gossip about bridesmaids, flappers, and fashion, then shifts to a discussion of journalism and the speed of fiction writing.
A quirky, muddled narrative follows Buster Bear plotting a winter mushroom feast near a tree, with Chatterer the Red Squirrel and other woodland characters. Disorderly dialogue hints at drying mushrooms, mistaken senses, and a wandering ocean motif tied to seaside scenes.
The Westside crowd witnessed a baseball game at Glenwood field where Lydia Robson’s team, winner of the second division, defeated Glenwood’s first-division squad by a clear margin. Key plays included a hit by Steele and a long drive by Clarente French. The game lasted seven innings due to darkness, with batteries Lydia Robson-Dealy and Hunt for Robson, Glenwood’s Conley and Miller.
A 1925 New York American feature riffs on September as a busy month with census humor and seaside bathing beauty banter. It notes corn ripening, New York calliars, and playful mockery of autumn weather while describing bathing beauties, beach fashion, and a shift to Florida as winter nears.
A garbled OCR inspired piece references Mr McGregor and Peter Rabbit as figures in a moral tale. It presents a skewed poem or letter voice accusing Mr McGregor of chasing Peter Rabbit and harming children, with scattered phrases about a play, parental figures, and a sense of social judgment.
Civil war notes recount harrying marches and hardship. General W K Roser moves from Harper's Ferry to Winchester after a 38 day trek without tents or shelter. Troops suffer hunger for shoes as echoes of provocation fade amid fatigue and strain.
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