Wallaces Meats Policy Sparks National Debate
A Raleigh era column critiques Secretary Wallace over meat scarcity and price rises. It argues his policies caused reduced feed and pork slaughter, worsened drought effects, and speculative markets. The piece also notes Col. Frank Knox drawing West Virginia support and potential GOP bid, highlighting Knox's tough stance on New Deal policies and farm program proposals.
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Wallace
Omn Wallace
Amos
Ee Wallace
Act of Mercy and congressional chaos in Roosevelt era
Roosevelt tells Congress that the must in his program remains, while lawmakers threaten to produce chaotic bills. He notes Congress is weak in mind and body, unable to forecast outcomes, with tax bill debates showing erratic, shirt‑changing positions as the session drags on. The nation awaits steady action amid prolonged stalemate.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Washington
Ohio Governor Considers 20 Million Relief Plan
Governor Davey indicated about 20 million dollars for Ohio work relief with WPA and PWA cooperation and possible federal loan to cover state share. He left the White House saying no special election due to cost, amid questions about federal aid influence.
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Ohio
WPA
PWA
White House
Davey
State banks earned profit across West Virginia in year ending June 29
Banking Commissioner George Ward reports 103 state banks produced a total profit of 1,045,424.64 dollars and paid 339,434.50 dollars in dividends for the year ending June 29.
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Charleston
W. Va
George Ward
Gov Davey and Roosevelt clash over Ohio relief and vacancy plan
Gov Davey of Ohio met with President Roosevelt at the White House accompanied by two military aides in full uniform to discuss work relief allotments and the idea of a special election to fill the vacant Ohio seat. The administration opposed a state wide referendum, citing recent events in other states.
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Morgantown
Davey
Ohio
White House
House of Representatives
Roosevelt
Mr. Truax
Rhode Island
Minnesota
Hopkins
NAB SHEEP THIEF
Morgantown August 22 Magistrate George De Garmois issued a warrant charging Luther Patterson with stealing three sheep from a local flock, marking a rare livestock theft case in the county. Patterson faces charges and appears in court next week for arraignment.
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Morgantown
George de
Heads Farm Group Forms League of Economic Equality
Heads Farm Group Alvern and Wendel of Woodbury County Iowa lead the new League of Economic Equality aiming to raise 100000 from Midwestern farmers to fund a court challenge to preserve AAA benefits. They will also contest Hawley Smoot era economic measures’ constitutionality.
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Alvern & Wendel
Woodbury County
Iowa
League of Economic Equality
Middlewest
AAA
Political currents and Borah’s rising prominence discussed
Central Press writer Charles P. Stewart surveys Senator William E Borah as a potent figure in U S politics. He notes Republican hesitation toward him, Borah as a liaison between regulars and progressives, and his constitutionalist stance amid a shifting party landscape.
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Central Press Star
Washington, D. C
William E. Borah
Idaho Statesman
Bee
Paul Revere
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Borah
Politicians Craftier Than Businessmen In Hoover Dilemma
Politicians display craft as they fear Hoover renomination and seek a backfire against Hooverism by backing Borah or a reactionary candidate. They avoid clear substitutes, disliking Roosevelt and Borah, and waver on Borah’s appeal. They lack a firm alternative and debate who to nominate.
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Hoover
Tavetkay
Borah
Ike Roosevelt
Ike Borah
Bailey declines invitation to UMW Labor Day meeting
Ernest L. Bailey former state road commissioner refused an invitation to address a United Mine Workers local gathering on Labor Day citing a prior engagement. The note appears amid a feature roundup in the American Weekly issue of August 25 distributed with the Baltimore American.
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Fairview
Ernest L. Bailey
United Mine Workers
American Weekly
Baltimore
Lia's Humiliation Deepens as Family Disclosure Shatters Pride
Lia endures her father Garenne’s revelation of her Chinese heritage, sparking fear of gossip and ridicule. Val comforts Lia, vows protection, and the couple faces a future where Lia’s pride and self image are crushed, with social stigma looming.
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Lia
Val
Garenne
Han Penang
Potomac State Seeks 40000 WPA Grants for Faculty Homes
M. L. O'Neale, state PWA director, sent to Washington an application from Potomac State School of West Virginia University at Keyser for 40000 in federal funds. The plan calls for building a four family apartment and two houses for faculty members.
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Charleston
M. L O'Neale
PWA
Washington
Potomac State “School
West Virginia University
Keyser
Rawleigh Route Salesmen and Courier Wanted in Richmond
Advertisement seeks salesmen for a Rawleigh route serving 800 families in the Richmond area. Man wanted for day work and delivery duties. Write to Rawleigh Dept. WVH-55 SA, Richmond, Virginia, with dates August 7 14 21 and 28.
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Rawleigh
Dept
Richmond
Last Honors Play or Piano For Sale in Bill of Unpaid Balance
May be had for unpaid balance of 89.50 on terms of 5 per month. Unusual opportunity. Player in excellent condition rolls and free delivery. Good discount for cash. For information write C A House Manhattan Building 320 W Pike St Clarksburg W Va. Post’s body returned from Maysville Okla to Potts home. Military guard, casket in Landmark Missionary Baptist church. Joe Crosson mercy flier of the Arctic flew remains from Point Barrow to Seattle aiding the world flight.
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Manhattan Building
Pike St
Clarksburg
W. Va
Pots
Maysville
Okla
W. F. Post
Little Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
Joe Crosson
Mercy Flier
Arctic
Post and
Rogers
Point Barrow
Seattle
Post
Unpaid Balance Baby Grand Piano Sale and Rentals
Beautiful piano nearly paid for and used briefly, offered for cash discount and installments. Also assorted Steinway Chickering Kimball and Everett grands on unpaid balance. view at Liberal Credit Dept Manhattan Building Clarksburg WV. Also rental ad for two furnished rooms 473 Walnut Street. Married man seeking sales service work.
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Steinway, Chickering, Kimball and Everett
L. A. House
Manhattan Building
W. Pike St
Clarksburg
W. Va
Relief officials plan oil spray to kill mosquitoes
In Williamson West Virginia relief officials announce plan to spray oil in swamps to reduce mosquito populations.
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Williamson
W. Va
Commissioner's Notice to Creditors in Duvall Estate
To creditors and beneficiaries of Sylvias Lee Duvall deceased. Claimants must file verified vouchers with J William P Samples at Taylor County Bank Building Grafton WV by February 25 1936 or be barred from benefits. All beneficiaries must appear to protect interests. Dated August 1936.
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Sylvias Li Duvall
Taylor County Bank
Grafton
Taylor County
West Virginta
J William P. Samples
County of
Taylor
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