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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1950

Page

5

Freight handled over the B O railroad week ending Aug 26 1950

The week ending August 26 1950 saw 43001 loaded and 21578 received, totaling 68879 cars. Revenue freight loaded 43101 and received 25778, compared with 1949 figures of 35041 and 19453 respectively. The rise reflects prep shipments due to a threatened railroad strike. Navy hospital ship survivor safely ashore.

iTotal Ang To & San Francisco U.S. Navy Benevolence Golden Gate International Soundphoto Buz Sawyer Roy Crane

DAILY CROSSWORD CLUES SUMMARY

Crossword clues list includes numbers and definitions such as Superior 5 Chinese silks Figure of the earth Assists City Nev Little ball Mulberry Metallic rocks Cubic abbr Plane polygon Champion of Christianit y Eatenana Booty Falsehood Fellow Vent Example Resinous substance Physical Jewish month Remain Man's nickname Kirid of pir ra hi Hel NZ Visage of natives So Africa Marshal of France Title of respect Keel billed cuckoos.

N.Z Marshal of France

Daily Puzzle Clues From Fragmented Telegraphy

A scrambled cryptic style puzzle lists numbered clues from 1 to 40 with hints like Antenna molding and Mine island entrance. The text mixes misprints and typos such as “A childien particle disorder” and “Vault abbr.”, suggesting a wordplay round where answers form a connected set.

Mine Island

Cryptoquote Decoder Reflects Hidden Message Pattern

The pasted text explains a daily substitution cipher where letters replace others and changes each day. It includes a sample quote WHEN COWARDS MOCK THE PATRIOT'S FATE, WHO HANGS HIS HEAD FOR A SHAME? and attribution INGRAM, plus a coded line MAA SKAL EZ SKAWU... suggesting evolving cipher keys.

Hpeca Skawu KAPAU Ingram

Old Timers Recall Steam Threshing Engine Era

Des Moines inventor F J Wood, 87, who built a 1917 steam threshing engine, appeared as the device was used again to harvest oats. Veterans like Henry Meyer and Ray Challis discussed threshing days, while Ottumwa scenes showed oats being harvested with a tractor powered thresher.

Des Moines Iowa F. J. Wood Wood Wood Bros Farm Machinery Louis Thordsen Tipton Henry W. Meyer Clarence Ray Challis Ottumwa

County Fair Livestock Impresses Farmers and Cities

A homemaker could spend hours viewing the Taylor area handcrates and surrounding county displays. Livestock remains a major fair feature with cattle breeders and sheep and swine specialists showcasing better beef and dairy stock. The text highlights strong animal quality favored by both rural farmers and urban residents.

Taylor

Pearl Mason Leads Busy Fair Setup Amid Auto Tent Surprises

Pearl Mason and his crew faced a long day as many firms, including auto dealers, staged exhibits in four large tents. Visitors can explore entrances and stalls for information and enjoyment. A secretly priced small car will debut at the fair and remain under wraps until September 15, part of a national advertising push.

Pearl Mason

Good building for rent near Sentinel office

Building in good condition with several floors suitable for hotel rooming house restaurant shop or other business. Needs some painting and minor alterations to fit tenant needs. Will rent on lease terms. Located next to Sentinel. Call 514 or visit Sentinel office.

Parrish Agency listing and property ads in Pruntytown

Classified ad fragment listing Parrish Agency properties on Rt 50 and 458 Ave with 6 room homes and apartments on second floor. Mentions 215 McGraw residence, 905 W Main St lot, and Fet terman area lot with level 60 by 120 feet. Includes eager buyers and financing notes with limited coherent details.

Pruntytown Rt. 50 Comite Oni Intelersales Otracul Fetterman Main St Bence Edie

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