Grafton Sentinel on Education for Disabled Soldiers
The article discusses the federal Vocational Education Board in Grafton West Virginia and the WVA Education Committee examining vocational training for disabled soldiers. It notes objections to the value of such programs, the feasibility of proving their worth, and the challenge of integrating crippled veterans into bookkeeping and private secretarial courses while balancing breadwinning needs. It highlights skeptical testimony and concerns about the system's efficiency and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg
Lecherp
Federal Board
Voceae Education
Ucatiom
Wit
Ts Educa
Ional
Court Martial Binds Bergdoll to Five Years and Disfranchisement
A court martial at Governor's Island sentences Grover Cleveland Bergdoll to five years in prison and disfranchisement. It condemns his open defiance of government and warns against setting a precedent that undermines justice while noting his wealth and influence did not avert punishment. The sentence is portrayed as a decisive and broadly approved act reflecting military prudence and national duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Bergdoll
Oystorg
Larsah
Borgdell
Phat the Hoye of Rerepency in Marvey's Weekly
Fragmented OCR text shows a debate over a vote on reducing a military policy. The piece notes division in the body and aims for status quo, with claims of inaction from certain factions. The rhetoric hints at pro war weakness and calls for perpetual military appropriation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvey
Army size debate in Congress over prewar troop levels
The passage cites several congressmen voicing opinions on prewar troop numbers. Dent from Alabama proposes 19,000 more men, Str Jones of Texas seeks 10 additional units, Hartel of Oklahoma would cut 23,900, and overall the author argues the debate is pointless and the opposition remains outnumbered and persistent amid grim consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentok Alabata
Toovan
Mx. Hartel
Oklahoma
Tyne
Congress
Campaign to fight tuberculosis worldwide and local safeguards
The National Tuberculosis Association plans a nationwide campaign this month to uncover the 2,000,000 Americans affected by the disease and to organize community action for effective control. It cites breeding places as key transmission sites and argues for empowered authorities to close those risks, while noting some property owners will resist eradication efforts and urging coordinated public health measures. The piece also reports on Dr. W. Nailer and Guyton's political contests for congressional nomination, detailing their backgrounds and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh Gazette ‘Times
Lo United Statesmangery
Bez
Tere
Nesta
National ‘Tuberaulosis Association
W. B. Taylor
Notable Wellsburg Banker Nominated for Public Lead
The passage notes Dr Taylor, a Wellsburg bank vice president and active manager, as a capable, well presented candidate with a strong mind and trained oratory. It asserts he will energize the campaign and could lead the party to victory in the forthcoming nominating contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibis’ State
Eal
War and peace hopes temper the world outlook
A historical reflection on postwar disillusion describes the aging of wartime ideals as nations face renewed conflicts. It argues that despite calls for peaceful settlement, recurring wars and economic barriers threaten a stable order, urging the United States to maintain military readiness until a global peace is achieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian
Kevan
Germany
Europe
United States
The Press as a Community Force in Education and Civic Life
The article argues the primary schools, colleges, and the newspaper press shape society. It notes schools rely on government taxes, colleges rely on patrons, while the press is an independent, self made force driven by printer’s ink and civic progress. The press sustains influence from childhood to old age, outweighing schools and colleges in long term impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puna
Preas
European agitation to influence U.S. policy recalled
Fragmentary text recalls efforts by European agents to sway U.S. government attitudes on Atlantic world concerns and a noted Treasury Secretary decision limiting agitation, reflecting ongoing external pressure and internal policy responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Treasury
European Diplomacy Faces U S Role In Healing Rift
European leaders grow wary as wartime unity dissolves and opposing interests pull Allies apart. Lloyds Bank chair Richard Vassar Smith argues morgage operations unfold amid misunderstandings. Prominent bankers favor US mediation to speed rehabilitation without fueling new disputes.
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Europe
United States
Fe Bir Ricshard Vassar Smith
Lloyd’s Bank
Great Britain
Aldiez
Hiehard
Alrea Offi
America
Taxing Bachelors in Freeland NY Sparks Tax Debate
A Freeland New York registrar proposes a tax on never married men and women over ten years of age, arguing widish gaps in earnings justify penalties for bachelor status. He cites family income exemptions and notes many single workers live on lower wages yet could bear additional assessments. The idea touches on broader tax fairness and potential shifts in exemption policy.
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Freeland
N. Y
United States
Reduction in National Taxes Provokes Public Finance Debate
An early 20th century analysis traces wartime fiscal shifts from borrowing to taxation. It notes English precedent, argues Americans taxed more heavily than Britain to fund war, and discusses high marginal rates and evasion pressures as unearthed by Treasury data. It emphasizes government revenue used to repay Allies and the aim to tax the wealthy to finance victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Secretary of the Treasury
Great Britain
Taxation and war debts spark debate in congress
The column argues that war costs burden business and taxpayers, noting a year of war should cost less than a year and a half of taxes for most. It cites former Secretary McAdoo urging tax cuts even if bonds rise to 750 million yearly for two years, and warns against shifting most costs to future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAdgo
Ei Treasury
Higher standards degrading labor in Europe and America
A fragmented editorial discussion contrasts U S higher living standards with European conditions. It notes more job opportunities and higher wages in the United States, improved shelter and goods, and a middle class surplus, while warning that expanding expectations strain workers and may erode discipline. It cites Ion Ionescu on Europe’s shared woes and questions whether wage levels and living standards can be sustained.
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Ampricava
Europe
Pittsburgh Gazetter Times
Ionescu
Bucharest
Clui
Oleh
Oritoy
Jkad
Ih & Avery
Bayo
Ataidaria
Why Workers Seek Higher Wages and Job Satisfaction
An old essay argues wage differences among engineers and other trades reflect not only pay but job meaning. It notes many workers stay content with modest salaries due to purpose, safety impact, and family life, asking if fulfillment outweighs monetary gain.
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Rgi Mort
Rixike
Han
Cor] Fort
Jad
Secretary Daniels Eyes Pacific Flight Within Two Years
Secretary Daniels told the Senate Naval Committee he hoped a machine would cross the Pacific in two years or less. He discussed the annual naval bill and the trans Atlantic sea plane N O 7 preservation in the national museum and explained funding to enlarge wave facilities on the Pacific coast.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Committee
Pacific
National Museum
Society Meet of Ladies Aid at All Drews M B Church
The Ladies Aid Society of All Drews M B Church will meet with Mrs W P Henders on McGraw Avenue tomorrow evening at 428 o'clock. Officers and members are urged to attend in full.
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Ladies Aid Society’ of Alldrews
M. B. Church of This
W. P. Hendresop
McGraw Avenue
Announced Republican Candidacies for West Virginia Race
A garbled set of 1920 primary bid notices from West Virginia Republicans seeks voter support for gubernatorial, auditor, and congressional runs. Names include Fred Pavi, E. Morgan, S. Morgan, A. Carrigan, W. Taylor, and local party organizers from Moundeville and Welch. Primary date cited May 25 26 1920.
Tama Norden seeks Republican nomination for Eleventh district
George W. Bowers of Mannington West Virginia urges support at the May 25 1920 primary for state senate from the Eleventh district comprising Taylor Marion and Monongalia counties.
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Tama
Seusteria
Taylor
Marion
Momongelia
George W. Bowers
Mannington
W. Va
Taylor County Republican candidate notices 1920
A.compiled notice from George L Murphy Vaughan L D Vaughn Mays Leveby Flemington Carter announces Republican candidacies for House of Delegates Sheriff Commissioner of County Court and County Commissioner in Taylor County. Voters urged to support in the May 1920 primary and general elections.
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House of Delegates
House of Representatives
L. D. Vaughn
L Leveby
Republca
Taylor County Republicans announce several clerk and assessor candidates
Voters of Taylor County hear multiple announcements of Republican candidates for county offices in 1920. Fragments name EDN Loox Frank Bennett and others seeking the Clerk of the County Court and Assessor positions, urging support in the May 26 primary and November general election, with pledges of qualification and service.
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Hovarnor
Fiale
Fred Pavi
Gross Charigston
W. Va
Taylor County
Loox
Frank Bennett
J County
Moat
Counip
Chrenit Court
Taylor Gosny
Altiga
Elrentt
Tigreby
Iysho
Ville ST. Sla
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Grafton
Nag Sassen
DAR Chridsiel
Mit Associate Press
Clase Stat
Grotton
Pomtotics
the Sentinel
Gongresa
W. Nailer
Wolfsburg
Isvooke
Inreo
Kentucky
Man
Roel
Collago Sith
Bia
Dogres
Gmoney
Northyevlern University
Chicago
Cheea
Pburch
Porter
Michigan
Pacific One
Wendy Virghils
ET Morgan
Bar
Cai
Virginia
Carrigan
Moundeville
W. V
McIdicinie
W. & Taylor
Tait
Earuch
McNeely
Repubican
State Senate
lPo
George L. Murphy
Sherif
W. J. Mays
Republiey
Ross Flemington
W.va
William
Carter Tootis Creek District
Faylor County
Sul
C. Hanway
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