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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1919
Page
7
An advertising claim touts Prince Albert tobacco as avoiding bite and throat dryness through an exclusive patented process. The copy emphasizes freedom to smoke “as you like” with a smooth, unharsh experience centered on the product’s unique processing.
August calendar lists Park View Agricultural Club, social and box supper at Irontown, farm run in the courthouse, Bartlett School Agricultural Club, and a farmers auto trip to Woodbine farm in Barbour county. Health week reports strong attendance, plans for health bulletins, and officer elections. Leaders urge all district farmers to attend the 1:30 P.M. session at the courthouse on Saturday and promote collaboration for a fall livestock show and club exhibits.
A community drive calls farmers to join a Saturday telethon or card event to show district pride. The piece also covers seed wheat and stinking smut control with formalin seed treatment and recleaning steps, plus details on Boys and Girls Sub Notes camp enrollment and Irontown social plans for August 8.
William Grimes notes camp runs August 25 to 29 with five days of planned activities. Members are urged to read the 210 circular, gather listed articles, and confirm attendance. Enrollees should bring a record book and reports, with supervising agents providing copies of circulars and packing guidance.
The County Court of Taylor County calls for sealed bids by September 1, 1919, noon, to construct eight reinforced concrete arch bridges including Santiago Keener Lane Leach Goodwin McCartney Daviscon Trestle and Wolfe bridges. Bids may use state plans or submit specs, with 10 percent certified check, performance bonds, and a one year defect guarantee.
Bailey Ridge items report Joey Davis taking a coal inspector post with Irving Coal Co near Hardman. Mrs W G Hotsonpiller wards at her brother Smedleys on Lang Ridge. Over 600 German prisoners, mainly crews from captured ships, shift from Nova Scotia toward Quebec for transatlantic return to Germany. Mrs Ida Davis, Larkin Club agent, made a call. Davis is a community figure. Sawing wood as pastime noted amid regional reflections on leadership and peace.
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