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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1939

Page

4

Farmers' co op marketing urged as key to prosperity

The speaker recalls Bryan's contested election and argues the nation endures beyond any one man. He urges farmers to boost over the counter sales of home grown produce and supports a possible Marion County canning experiment. Local merchants should aid in building labels like Made in Fairmont and Raised in the Monongahela Valley to boost marketability.

William Jen- Bryan Bryan Farmers’ Cooperative Marion County Fairmont Monongahela Valley

The History of Taylor County Celebration Address

A commemorative history recounts the patriots of liberty led by Samuel Adams, praising the Declaration and Constitution, Washingtons leadership, and the nation’s growth. It notes pride in the founding era, the old prison ship Jersey losses, and the second century of American government, urging virtue and unity.

Samuel Adams United States Britain Bri New York Fort George George Washin Washington Jersey New York Harbor Council of State Tarleton

Sarah Anne Melton's Courageous Rescue Mission

Robert Kennedy and Sarah Anne undertake a perilous parachute drop to deliver vital medicine to pneumonia victims in a flooded area near Perryville. She lands on a factory roof, guides the convoy through raging currents, and aids refugees before reuniting with Kennedy as waters recede. Corrinne notes personal letters of forgiveness as the trio plans future steps.

Robert Kennedy Sarah Anne Largh Anne Bob Rod College Robert Jack Corrinne Robert Ransom Sarah Mist Perryville Indiana Sarah Anne Melton Blether

Question for all of us on Grafton debt policy

A local column urges taxpayers to confront rising city debts in Grafton. It cites monthly deficits around 1,000 and a current obligations total near 25,000, blaming the incumbent administration and WPA spending while calling for a people driven policy decision and budget cuts to meet legal tax limits.

Gillespie Mose

Head of Stock at Lewis County Markets

At the two Lewis county livestock markets Tuesday four thousand two hundred seventy nine head were handled. The sale featured 2800 sheep and lambs with buyers from distant areas. The piece praises the livestock industry and notes support from West Virginia University extension department and the state department of agriculture to nurture and expand the activity.

Clarksburk Lewis County Weston Terra Alta West Virginia University Extension Department State Department of Agriculture West Virginia

Farmer's problem prompts local buy at home call

A. C. Spurr, president of Monongahela System, told farmers and business leaders that producing more local farm products would boost money in circulation and sales. The remark was interpreted as critiquing consumer buying habits, though Spurr’s point targeted market efficiency and producer needs more than buyers.

Fairmont Times A. C. Spurr Monongahela Mr. Spurr

Houston leads in building activity among peers in size

A survey notes Houston Texas shows higher building construction than any city of similar size in the United States. It cites the 1926 stance of American football being played only in the U S today in 67 countries and mentions Coronado era Spaniards who first viewed the Grand Canyon led by Capt Garcia Lopez de Cardenas.

Houston Tex United States Grand Canyon Coronado Garcia Lopez de Cardenas

Ancient Hunts and Fishes Drive Human Life in Era

A magazine essay claims hunting and fishing are mankind’s oldest occupations. The piece jumbles satire on Mussolini and Coneysland with a wry nod to sports, weather, and grand almanac tone. It humorously imagines Italian policy and wartime life as a rolling, неск.

Centennial birthday on the spot of liberty birth

The speaker expresses faith that liberty will grow with a fresh impulse, hastening a day when nations breathe peaceful democratic liberty. They wish for a continued reign of peace to bless the United States and all people.

New Dutch Royal Birth Brings Joy Across Nation

The newborn girl arrived at 1:09 p.m. amid a muted city scene as cafes closed and a handful of newspapermen and taxi drivers awaited the salute. Officials plan a formal celebration on Monday as the royal succession unfolds with Queen Juliana looming in the future and Princess Beatrix set as heir in a line of uncertain change.

Netherlands William TH Inribelaing Wilere Juliana Beat Gan

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Chauncey D. Hinerman Republican State, Committee Taylor’ County Martin Congress Mount Vernon Zion Jacob Mussolini Coneysland Benito Coney Island Franco Hia
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