Grafton Industrial Survey Sparks Water and Sewage Debate
The B and O R R industrial survey of Grafton highlights the town’s central location and natural resources while critiquing public water and sewage systems as inadequate. Officials seek an authoritative engineering study to determine needs, costs, and feasible expansions to attract new industry and support growth.
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Grafton
Germaine
Territorial, Development Department
Board of Trade
Board of
Why Train for National Service in Wartime Draft Debate
The piece argues that civilian gun familiarity is outdated for modern warfare and urges broad military training for youth while addressing draft law. It notes the need to defend against new threats, fairness in rehiring after government service, and the challenge of balancing existing careers with military obligations.
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America
Iland
Senate
Southern swing in Dixie shapes 1940 campaign
Charles P Stewart argues southern voters show unrest toward the Roosevelt-Wallace ticket and that Republicans led by Joseph Martin plan a vigorous effort in the South. He notes Willkie clubs forming nationwide and predicts Dixie politics will matter more than in past elections.
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Charles P, Stewart
Central Press
Democratic Party
Drée
Martin
Southland
New Deal
Wendell
Charley Mc
Texas
Cactus Jack
Garner
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
North Carolina
Chicago
Dixie
Interstate commerce ethics shift urged on states and firms
The passage argues that states must monitor and promote fair hiring to prevent interstate commerce violations, noting that many governments and employers are already moving toward self enforcement and proactive measures. The emphasis is on government and corporate responsibility to regulate hiring practices across borders.
History and the League of Nations dissolves in resignation
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes the formal resignation of the League of Nations secretary marks the final act of the experiment in international good will launched after World War I. It argues dissolution proves futility amid recent world history developments, while acknowledging lingering reflections on its hopes and failures.
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League OF Nations
Wheeling Intelligencer
League
East Grafton upheaval era streetcar bridge and Jarvis class formed
The article details upheaval for railroad expansion in East Grafton with the demolition of homes and historic sites, the creation of a streetcar bridge at Dorsey Street, and the long process of widening the Three Fork creek. It recounts Estella Shaffer Lucas's death in 1911, the machinery of the Baltimore and Ohio station, and the formation of the Jarvis Memorial Sunday school in honor of Anna Reeves Jarvis with election of officers and a long enrollment list.
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Moses Luzadder
Baltimore and ‘Ohio Railroad
East Grafton
Three Fork Creek
Louis Beyer
Edmund Luzadder
Grafton
Estella Shaffer Lucas
Issac N. Lucas
Philadelphia
Lucas
Estella
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Quaker City
Bluemont
Grafton Traction Company
Baltimore and Ohio
Dor~sey Street
Walnut
Maple Avenue
Dorsey Street
Beech’ Street
Beech Street
Andrews Methodist Sunday School
Anna Reeves Jarvis
Washington Street Church
Andrews Methodist Church
Jarvis
Washington Street
Clay V. Miller
Mattie Jaco
John C. Deck
Andrews Sunday School
Miller
Richard L. Clark
Nettie Bender
Clarence L. Poe
Lillie Martin
Joseph O. Hanway
Florence Jaco
Eva Cole Kemple
N. F. Kendall
Minnie Willhide Kerr
Charles Lazelle
Grace Loar
Edith Love
Mabel Love
Nettie Bender McClay
Bessie Poe Miller
Lawrence Miller
Grece Miller
Jesse W. Penn
Marcellene Bender Reddeh
Aftermath Reflections on League of Nations Hope
The speaker contends that only a League of Nations like structure can salvage international amity after failures. He calls Americans to accept responsibility for a fresh start once wars exhaust themselves, noting uncertainty about the league's exact future and historical path.
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League of Nations
Glamour Yacht Mystery Romance Onboard
Linda Avery on a glamour yacht blends romance with intrigue as a stolen emerald ring sparks suspicion. Linda and Rob navigate jealousy from Mina Nevins and Sarah Mareley while Robert Barton allies with Linda to uncover the thief before the ship reaches port.
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Linda Avery
Newmodels
Ronald Stapfor
Sarah Mareley
Irl
Ronald
Robert Barton
Linda
Terry
Adam
Tory
Caroline Pickard
Mina Nevins
Robert
Sarah
Mina
Caroline
Rob
Ronnie
Young Stafford
Launcelot
St. Bernard
Yilbert
Peter
Milk as Summer Beverage and Nutritional Guide
Dr Clendening explains milk as a nutritious, economical summer drink providing protein fats minerals and vitamins. A quart daily supports growth and health with vitamin A calcium and phosphorus, while protecting against infections and supporting teeth and bones.
Answers on vitamin and mineral content fonds list
The column notes that tables with vitamin and mineral content are lengthy but available in several books. It lists The Balanced Diet, Wolf's The Human Fuel, Peters' Diet and Health, and USDA Bulletin No. 29. Editor mentions seven pamphlets by Dr. Clendenin, available for ten cents each plus postage for mailed requests.
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D. Appleton-Century Company
Wolf
Peters
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Clendenin
Fenders
Coln
Im Ciendentow
If U S Joined League Then World History Hinge
The Intelligencer argues the United States should have joined the League, asserting American aloofness weakened the League’s authority and prestige. It notes after the decision to abstain, criticism of those blocking participation is futile and the history would have been different with U S involvement.
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League
League of Nations
Aaland Islands
Greece
Bulgaria
Corfu
Persia
United States
Manchuria
China
Italy
Ethiopia
United State
T. Ttus
Tribunal
Earth
83 Year-Old Woman Crowned Homecoming Queen
In Edmond, West Virginia a Fayette county town names Edna Stmailes aged 82 as homecoming queen for the third year. The celebration lasts a week and centers on community events honoring longtime residents.
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Latrobe Street
W. Wa
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
W. Va
Associated Press
Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Michigan Avenue
Heaven
Stewart
Farley
Providence
Joseph Martin
Europe
Taylor County
Ito
Miss Markley
Clendening
Columan
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