Fragmented OCR Notice From Historic Paper
A garbled OCR passage includes delivery rates, a signature line, a boilerplate about letters to the editor, and a political reference to Governor Chandler and President Roosevelt regarding a third term. The fragment mentions Associated Press rights, an advertising agency, and a Bible verse, with scattered names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moma
Associated Press 1 Press
al Pews
de Creed
National Advertising
Eefeesentatie
A. E. Clayden Inc
New
Zeck Ottee
Lexinatoes Avenue
Chicago
North Michigan
Jesus
Alaska Frontier Urged as Burgeoning Nation Asset
The article argues the United States should view Alaska as a vast continental territory with untapped resources and potential markets. It warns population stagnation at 60,000 and calls for greater national effort in settlement, industry, and defense to leverage Alaska's strategic value for national strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkins
United States
Alaska
Seward
Russia
Ny 6
Europe
Scandinavia
Joan
United ‘States
Chandler Endorses Roosevelt Amid Third Term Debate
The Ohio River politics stir as Governor Chandler says he would back the Democratic President nominee in 1940, potentially including Roosevelt. The statement is tied to party regularity and shifts in support amid the third term discussion, reflecting the era’s intra party maneuvering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Roosevelt
Wheeling
New England Pride and Quarantine of Modernity in Sharon
The Providence Bulletin notes Sharon, Connecticut celebrating its 200th anniversary with a governor's visit. The piece contrasts New England virtues and democracy with broader America, contrasting regional traits and pride in stone fences, fields, and village greens. It remarks on decency, self-pride, and civil respect as core community values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Providence
R. I
Sharon
Conn
Gov. Baldwin
Newland
Anti Noise Crusade Sparks Horn Honking Debate
Clarksburg joins a national craze as motorists honk to signal, drawing police warnings in Baltimore about summons if nuisance continues. An official notes horns are used as calls for attention rather than for irritation, linking street noise to impatient behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
United States
Baltimore
Quieting Highway Noise Aimed Without Campaign
A proposal suggests reducing nighttime noise from car horns by motorists showing courtesy and using horns less, without any formal noise abatement campaign. The idea emphasizes individual restraint to ease disruption in communities near highways.
Night raid on cattle leaves two dead and sixteen steers lost
Lorena Hamilton learns of a cattle raid in Crown valley. Mexican rustlers killed two men and dumped cattle in mud while a brace of ranch hands, Shot Rogers and Jerry Dale, recover a prisoner and warn of further danger. Lorena and Jerry grow closer as the night’s turmoil gives way to quiet on the ranch porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brazee
Jasper
Rogers
Edangry
Shot
George
Escobara Zan
Dale
Blanco
Jerry
Lorena
Brazees
Crown Valley
Sally
Lorena Mur
Hot
Nate
Ieee
Jenny Dale
Poland mobilizes as war fear grips Warsaw
Warsaw authorities call for volunteers to build bomb proof shelters and begin immediate work as regimental reservists are called up across the capital. Police round up reservists, camouflaged trucks with field guns appear, and two pro government papers warn against any union with Germany and Danzig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
jaiThree
Land
Anzig
Poland
Free City
Germany
Danzig
Riga
Child Loses Eye After Fall On Stick
In Batamont on August 12, surgeons removed nine year old Willa Jean Summers eye following a fall on a stick. The incident prompted medical care and an ongoing recovery for Summers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivogy FF
Batamont
Willa Jean Summers
Ground broken for 55 West Main Street building and career tales
Chapter 108 notes Goldleib Watthlie erecting a three story business and lodging house at 55 West Main Street. His wife runs a social room for single men. The article recalls Edward Berbig the cobbler and Napoleonic war memories, local officials changes, summer weather fire risks, and celebrates Grafton figures like M Durbin and Charles L Barnhouse. It also follows Ly Vidi's return to Oska loosa after 40 years and his enduring legacy in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldleib Watthlie
West Main Street
Edward Berbig
Europe
Napoleon
Russia
France
Waterbo
Wellington
Blucher
Berbig
Jesse
Hiram L. Cole
John B. Fallon
Pat Jenkings
William Loftus
Conner
Beverly
Webster Fetterman
Rey
James Wren
Grafton
M. Durbin
Oskaloosa
Nome
Alaska
Cape Hope
South Africa
United States
England
Pate
Britain at War Fears Rise Across Homes and Streets
The report recalls Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax and Prime Minister Chamberlain urging restraint as Poland battles Germany. It notes Britain’s readiness to fulfill obligations, the spread of civil defense measures to Mayfair and Limehouse, and daily life under wartime preparations. Homes faced curfews, rationing, and possible requisition of car and funds, with many soldiers housed in barracks and public transport reduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Britain
Lord Halifax
Chamberlain
Halifax
Poland
Germany
Mayfair
Limehouse
Army
Navy
Airforce
Auxiliary Services
Iife
British resolve and air raid drills amid European tension
The piece notes British public backing for Chamberlain and Halifax on honoring Poland promises as Londoners flee to the country. Workmen build air raid shelters in parks while anti air craft guns stand ready. Saturnia passengers seek ways to flee via Trieste and Rome's consulate sees a rush of tourists seeking guidance. Italy signals potential war while offering little on Roosevelt’s peace proposals. King Victor Emmanuel confirms talks with the American envoy amid frontier clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlan
Lord Halifax
Britain
Poland
London
Genoa
Trieste
France
Rome
Italy
Roosevelt
Europe
Vittorio Emanuele
William
Wip de
Italian lists and ships stalled at Trieste stalled again
A fragment notes a list labeled More Italian, with a phrase about 250 Americans held at Trieste after postponing its sailing yesterday. Mentions Gente Di Savoia and the Angts group. Limited readable content prevents full details but indicates a maritime delay and a political or social listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trieste
Gente’Di
Cardtable Bridge Gambit in Four Spades Bid
Fragmentary bridge note describes awkward auction where West faced a near even money lead risk after North opens 1 Spade and South supports with 2 Diamonds then 2 Spades. South continues to 5 Diamonds amid unclear cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Italy’s Leaders Split Over War Risk Amid Mussolini Debate
Reports say the Italian government, including Premier Mussolini, may refer the issue to Rome at once, but American observers believe nobody in Italy wants war. Fascist papers warned of war danger yet showed few signs Italy would become involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mussolini
Rotary Dinner Planned by Weston Club at Jacksons Mill
Weston rotary announces a dinner to entertain about 400 Rotarians from central West Virginia at Jacksons Mill. Marlinton newspaper printer Calvin Price will speak at the event on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weston
Weston Rotary Club
West Virginia
Jackson's Mill
Calvin. Price
Marlinton Owney
Paperman
Robbery at Princeton Store Reported on August 25
Lacy reported that a thief pried a window and gained entrance to a Princeton store on August 25. About $150 in merchandise and stamps were taken, with a route described as along a certain Way. The incident details remain partly unclear due to the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SPORE
Princeton
Ee ‘Lacy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Latrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
Afton
W. Va
Grad
Roberta Lee Buyers
Butler
C. A. Robb
Lorena Hamilton
Cid
Arizona
Munich
Taylor County
Charles L. Barnhouse
Arthur Love
Mrs. Love
Barclay
Shepard Barclay
Dik
Hane
Egies Akdt
Rotary
Fairmont
Ite
Oe Reed Union
Iac
Marion
Tayloe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!