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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
4
The Grafton Sentinel reprints Harvey's Weekly critique of a White House stance on Constantinople and the Straits. It contrasts the President’s claim that Russia’s vital interests must be protected with a prior remark that territorial settlements should serve populations involved, not merely reconcile rival states.
Editorial argues motor trucks as substitutes for embargoed freight cars reveal the need for expansive public highways. It urges government and states to invest in motor vehicle road networks, extending nationwide, to prevent starvation and reduce railroad dependency amid possible rail paralysis.
Detroit Education Research Director 8. A. Courtis argues that employers blame school methods for young workers failures. He says children are discouraged early and teachers impose rigid methods, killing interest, with business leaders noting lack of chances to succeed under current teaching. He urges interest driven learning to spark initiative.
A Birmingham Alabama Overall Club members vow to wear jeans until cloth prices drop. The piece notes profiteers raising costs after a sharp spike and cites a Brooklyn haberdasher who killed himself after a price mark up to $45. It warns such price gouging harms the public and urges restraint.
A Birmingham observer praises sturdy blue denim overalls as economical and comfortable for office, garden, and furnace duties, contending the simple fabric suits all classes. It cautions buyers to avoid profiteers while noting Denmark scares and social unrest abroad are irrelevant to practical attire.
An authority cites vast daily outputs across industries including pulp, steel pens, pins, and fabrics. Estimates show forest cuttings, steel pen production, and massive textile daily flows with pepper, mustard, salt, cotton, silk, and clothing shaping global commerce. The piece muses on the daunting scale of these figures and their impact on daily life.
A call for coordinated community action to protect at risk young girls. Emphasizes school, church, charity, and recreation groups teaming with social agencies to conduct early inquiries, offer sympathy to unmarried mothers, and reduce street prostitution by mobilizing women leaders and volunteers.
H. Clay Davis of Simpson enters the May 25 Republican primary as a candidate for the House of Delegates. A longtime merchant and community leader on the west side, Davis is portrayed as a principled and capable county representative if elected.
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes the first cabinet gathering in months to address transportation woes, criticizing the Wilson administration for silence and drift. It argues a proactive federal response was lacking, risking suppression of dissent and failing to address root causes behind worker protests and strikes.
Mrs Amy Collyer secretary of the Massachusetts branch of the Communist party testifies under oath in support of a habeas corpus petition to stay a deportation decree. She asserts revolution has no terrors and that timing depends on when workers deem the time ripe.
The article questions U S policy toward anarchists and foreigners seeking freedom, debating deportation and habeas corpus limits. It cites the Losco case in New Orleans where an anarchist was released on bail after conviction and notes his hope for a red flag to replace the flag of the United States.
Jasper Indiana Leslie's advises investors to pursue intelligent investment rather than speculation in securities. It stresses patience and study, notes that few make lasting gains on margin, and compares quality bonds or stocks to steps in a granite stairway to fortune.
Probate filing reports a man found draft will for Mayberry G Ta in Martinsburg West Virginia dated April 1. The notice notes the probate action and requests interested parties to appear. No additional details on heirs or exact court cited.
Dense OCR lists numerous Court House Districts Precincts with appointed Commissioners and Clerks for Grafton and surrounding towns in West Virginia. Names include Lewellen Wilhide Robinson Cole Doak Parrish Selvey Bartlett Felt nev Kerns Hamric Colman Lake Denham Solvey Gratton Nuzum McKifresh Elder Coplinton Angler Newcote Yates Reynolds Yates Grimes Walter Lamham etc.
A long OCR fragment lists grafton area commissioners and clerks for multiple districts and precincts in Grafton West Virginia. Names include J Kk Maephy J P Carder Qeo Ryans J R Glenn Bayard Ford Walter G Curry C B Wolf Elbert Russell Lon Keener S Sturms Clin Sturms D D Hession and others with precincts 1 through 7 and Court House Districts.
A garbled OCR list shows Grafton District precincts naming commissioners and clerks. Entries include J. Maloney, L. Neason, C. Newson, W. Moran, Hoye White, Maloney, Bailey, J. Jackson, C. Brown, C. Phillips, J. Curry, L. Burns, W. Hopke, Melvin Maat, Tom Curren, W. No Melodie Gratton, and others with precincts and street addresses, all in a municipal election context.
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