Subscriptions and political commentary from era press
The item lists monthly and yearly subscription rates for deliveries and mail. It then presents a lengthy editorial criticizing Mussolini's war on Ethiopia, arguing against American intervention, denouncing wartime profiteering and the AAA program, and defending American individuality and liberty against government control. The tone is opinionated and era-specific with references to European power politics and domestic policy.
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Philip Snowden
MacDonald Labor Party
England
Europe
Ethiopia
Mussolini
Japan
China
Mr. Snowden
League of Nations
Italy
Africa
Asia
Salary Increases Move Forward In State Budget
The budget director has drafted a program for salary raises for most state employees and sent it to the controlling powers for immediate adoption. The move is noteworthy and surprising to many in the state, especially given the current administration.
Relief Criticizes Relief Administration Shipper of Potatoes
A Sistersville Review critique argues that free distribution of Michigan potatoes into Tyler county under federal relief undermines local farmers by taking away local markets. The letter notes 125 barrels and 397 bushels were shipped into Tyler county from Charlestown via rail, with origin in Michigan. The writer urges buying locally to keep money in the community and support regional producers.
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Sistersville
West Virnna
Tyler County
Michigan
Charleston
Freight and potato trade figures cited in 1900s Charleston letter
A letter from Mortimer W. Smith, Chief Engineer, discusses potato shipments from Michigan to Charleston and Parkersburg, estimating freight rates and potential economic impact. It notes 27 carloads moved by Bowie Sales & Trading Co and questions taxpayer relief costs, urging construction work plans for September lettings.
Val Preston confronts Lia amid a silk and sin affair
Val contemplates his failing marriage as Lia entertains Cordray’s rival and a Chinese robe signals captivity to temptation. He battles alcohol and anger, recalls Lia’s schemes, and wonders if Cordray offers a cleaner escape while he envisions a final break.
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Brad
Val
Lin Foray
Flv
Jng
Stis
Tia P
Ivan
Lia
St. Cordray
Conlray
Cordray
Tie
Tia
Machines and Jobs: A Look at Technological Unemployment
An analysis counters the belief that machines reduce jobs, noting industrial growth in electrical appliances, rayon, autos, and aircraft. It cites wage-earner data from 1879 and 1929, showing rising employment per million inhabitants as production grows, arguing demand keeps pace with automation.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
National Industrial Conference Board
United States
Lobbying in Washington Influences Legislation
Washington scene described by Judson King of the National Popular Government League. He criticizes the "power trust" and lobbyists for big interests, cites the Black senatorial lobby and O'Connor committee revelations, and notes Walsh Norris FTC investigations without major reforms.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press Star
Washington, D. C
Washington
Legistaation
Judson King
National Popular Government League
King
Power Trust
O'Connor
Tugwell aims and decentralization in resettlement plan
New Dealers praise Rexford Tugwell for the resettlement administration focusing on better housing land for self sustenance and cooperative production of goods. The plan emphasizes decentralized regional action rather than centralized federal control amid lobby opposition and cautious funding totaling 91 million for rural rehabilitation and related programs.
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Central Press
New York
East 45Th Street
Leslie Eichel
Wester New York
Rexford G. Tugwell
Tugwell
Congressmen in Fear and Farm Cooperative Plans
The piece outlines how lobby influence pressures lawmakers to vote against personal convictions and argues for transparency in how public opinion is shaped by committees or individuals. It then describes farm aid plans offering tenant farmers access to land, nearby factories, and cooperative financing, plus city housing projects with low rents for workers on outskirts.
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Sung
Congress
Condemnation notice for Baltimore and Ohio Railroad lands in Taylor County
Legal notice lists Ralph Atha Bessie Atha Roy Atha Ruth Casto Atha Lucy Robinson Artie G Robinson Knightie Shreve Charles R Shreve Goldie Hawkins Cline L Hawkins J W Atha Luella Coal and Coke Co Maggie M Curry and others as involved in a 5.97 acre land condemnation in Taylor County West Virginia. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co seeks commissioners to determine just compensation and proceed with acquisition for railroad purposes, with coal oil and gas rights excepted from condemnation and various dower and lien interests noted. The hearing is set for August 26 1935 in Grafton Court House.
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Ralph Atha
Bessie Atha
Roy Atha
Ruth Casto Atha
Lucy Robinson
Artie G. Robinson
Knightie Shreve
Charles R. Shreve
Goldie Hawkins
Cline L.hawkins
J. W. Atha
Luella Coal J and Coke Company
A Corporation
Maggie M. Curry
William J. Curry
Ja. m
Circuit Court
Taylor County
Grafton
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Court House District
West Virginia
Knightle Sureve
Amanda L. Atha
Ruth Caste Atha
Ralph ‘Atha
Attie G. Robinson
Cline L. Hawkins
Luella Coal and Coke Company
Saa
G. Robinson
Maryland
W. E. Robinson Furnaces and Roofing Service
W E Robinson offers furnaces vacuum cleaning roofing and spouting repair at 154 Latrobe Street serving both shop and residence since 1913. Call the shop or residence for service and estimates.
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W. E. Robinson
Latrobe Street
Double Overcall Puts Contract Bridge Theory to Test
In a Central Press analysis by E. V. Shepard, a descriptive bridge hand shows an inf ortory double yielding better results. The bidding sequence includes South 1 Diamond, West doubled, North 2 Diamonds, West 4 Spades, South’s defense and ruffing strategy unfold, leading to a doubled game with careful trump management and precise discard decisions.
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East
West
Imad
Hearts
South
North
De«clarer
East Jed
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Parkersburg
Union District
Bowie Sales & Trading Company
Newcastle
Tom
Mortimer W. Smith
Stormy
Keorarg Inunova
Aquor
Opal
Eunnay
Wash
Baltimore and Ohio
Magegie M. Curry
Joseph Bartlett
Kingwood
South Charleston
Williamson
White Sulphur Springs
Glenville
Thomas
Piedmont
Quinwood
Ridgeley
Parsons
Fremington
E. V. Shepard
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