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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1928
Page
4
The Monongahela West Penn electric system suffered a sudden transformer failure causing a weekend blackout. The Sentinel lost Saturday’s issue as the city relied on a stranded gas engine and delayed restoration, but power returned with no fault found against the utility.
Promotes subscriptions as gifts for parents siblings and friends. Explains receiving and handling subscriptions, payment and Christmas card delivery. Says magazines arrive monthly year round reminding the recipient of the giver. Emphasizes any magazine combination and easy setup.
A broad review notes the unpredictable power of nature challenging science and machinery. It also discusses the seventieth congress session with topics from Boulder Dam to tariff revisions and anti war treaties, and reflects on King George V’s illness and potential succession implications for Britain.
A North Carolina mountaineer once treated as a leper is pronounced cured by Public Health Service staff. The unusual case, highlighted by health officials, underscores advances in leprosy management and patient care in the region.
King George of England rolls called to establish quo rum. Both chambers swear in new members and appoint committees to notify President congress has convened. House Ways and Means Committee meets to consider proposed bill to revise tariff.
The excerpt discusses declining fear of leprosy due to modern science and chaulmoogra oil remedies, noting relapse rarity and hospital care. It also covers strict DUI penalties, German propaganda broadcasts, and scientific advances in vitamin D via synthetic cod liver oil, highlighting Adolf Windaius's Nobel-winning work and ultraviolet assisted production.
Germany will start international broadcasting next February under the Ministry of Posts and Telegraphs. A powerful long wave station will be used to transmit government programs as Berlin aims to project a new national voice abroad.
Charles M Schwab addressed the American Institute of Steel Construction urging retirement plans for Bethlehem Steel and offering life lessons. He counseled workers to work cheerfully, laugh at failures, and focus on building the future, deeming money a symbol of success and happiness essential to true achievement.
A Monday session begins at noon with Vice President Dawes and Speaker Longworth leading the opening. The Senate and House are in order as chaplains offer prayers in both chambers, marking the start of the week’s business.
Commissioner J Frank Wilson docketed a settlement matter for the estate of Kate V Thayer deceased with Howard B Thayer named as executor. Document dated November 23 1928 indicates official action in Taylor County West Virginia probate records.
Public auction to sell a 1925 Hudson Coach automobile under a deed of trust executed by Louis Fisher on April 19 1928. Sale on December 10 1928 at 2 pm at the Taylor County Courthouse front door in Grafton. Commissioner advises cash or acceptable bid. Also a commission notice for a Taylor County chancery matter detailing a reference order to determine real estate ownership liens and rent sufficiency with proceeding dates in November 1928.
Notice to lienholders on real estate of William W Shaffer in Taylor County West Virginia under a circuit decree. Claimants must present liens on Shaffer real estate for adjudication by December 3 1928 at the office in Grafton West Virginia. Frank Wilson commissioner in chancery issues the notice.
The will of Thomas Fortune Ryan, a noted traction and tobacco magnate, leaves his entire estate estimated over 200 million dollars to his son Allan A. Ryan, despite their estrangement. The document notes the son, raised apart from his father, inherits amid questions over wealth and lineage.
Mrs T J Bucknell of Hardy Nebraska stopped to read an advertisement for Foley Pills diuretic due to backache and lumbago. After using the product she reports being much improved with restored vigor and no more back pain or tired feeling. Satisfaction guaranteed, with broad nationwide use and recommendation.
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