Lord's Aid and Tax Woes Ripple Across States
The Tax troubles of this state mirror national debt concerns. The article notes the national fixed debt climbing to over twenty three billions after 1921, the Mellon-driven reduction followed by a rebound, and West Virginia’s relatively better position. It highlights Pittsburgh’s fiscal shock as its assessor cuts 1934 budgets due to lower property valuations, ending hope for quick loans and forcing reliance on declining tax income amid public expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
West Virginia
Andy Mellon
Treasury
Pittsburgh
County Commission
WV Legislature Ready to Enact Direct Property Tax Plan
The speaker argues swift passage of direct property tax legislation and fair apportionment among divisions of state and local government will revive West Virginia. He contends new state and municipal revenue measures, including indirect taxes and income taxes, will lead to better days, while rebutting claims that the Townsend tax amendment alone caused troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Economy note in legislature eyes radical state cuts
A legislature economy note reports the finance sub committee’s serious inquiry into further government savings. It highlights two proposed drastic steps: abolition of the state department of agriculture and the state board of control, both statutory creations not in the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
State Board of Control
Calls to abolish state agriculture and Board of Control
Editorial argues two agencies are unnecessary and a third state agriculture department should be dissolved. It praises only the publicity unit under Ross Johnson and says the Board of Control could be absorbed by the Auditor and Treasurer under the governor, cutting staff and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Department of Agriculture
State Department
State Agriculture Department
Ross B. Johnson
Ross Johnson
Agriculture Department
Board of Control
Call to seal old coal mines to protect waterways
The CWA administrator for this state is appointed to carry out a program sealing abandoned coal mines to stop poisonous sulphur water from entering streams. Local residents urge action in Taylor County to target mines east of Grafton on Three Fork Creek and Sandy Creek, and to address pollution on Pleasant Creek, believing sealing would clear streams and improve health and fish life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Comsolidated Coal Co
Elkins
Taylor County
Grafton
Preston
Three Fork Creek
Sandy Creek
Pleasant Creek
Brethren Church Evangelistic Meeting Opens
Revival services began Sunday evening December 2 at the Brethren church on the Northwestern turnpike and junction for St. Charles street. The Rev. J. B. Shaffer and Rev. J. M. Shaw lead 7:30 pm services with the topic Forgiveness. A 7 o'clock song and prayer service precedes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brethren Church
St. Charles Street
J.B. Shaffer
J. M Shaw
Owensboro Board Caps Lunch Fund Appropriation
The Owensboro city commissioners authorize an appropriation not to exceed 500 dollars for the Needy Hiddies Lunch Fund during the current school year. The action documents the official city support for a local school meal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of City Commissioners
Owensboro
Centuries of Progress Visit to Ellsworth and Open Kansas Countryside
The writer details a pleasant Ellsworth visit with relatives and friends, enjoying quiet mornings reading mail and papers, fishing on Smoky Hill River without bites, and watching a gas line bridge. They recount evenings with host families, a ranch visit eight miles southwest, and a thrilling horseback ride on Charley Gregory’s horse Chum across rolling pastures, including saddle fitting mishaps and a rough but memorable ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth
Will
Smoky Hill
Shuares
Harry Rice
Texas
Kansas
Arkansas
Kansas City
Billy
Geo. Alden
Alden
Charley Gregory
Itown
John
Hor+ton
Cherley Gregory
Chum
Kanopolis Salt Mines and Memories Seen from Ridge View
From a ridgeline the narrator recalls guiding Brother Chum along the slope, then gazing over Kanopolis and its salt mines as it appeared in sunlit distance. They mention a prior 12 year old visit, including an underground salt mine depth and mining methods near Eight Mile Southeast of a location, tying memory to landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother
Gregory Ranch
Forbidden Valley Mystery Drags On At Canadian Lake
Curt and Paul pursue Igor Karakhan’s network across Canadian Northwest to Guscian Lake where Sonya Nichola is held by a wary tribe. A tense camp gathers for a night of sharing and potential clues as Curt weighs Sonya’s loyalty and her past. Old John Paxton warns of dangers while Curt contemplates a final decision on Sonya and the looming threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ourt Teweyson
Path St. Claire
Crook
Igor Herauhin
Iito
Guscian Lake
Curt
Paul
Sonya Nichola
Sonya
Indiana
Lidiaar
John Paxtone
John
Paxton
Russian Lake
Yukon
Lilluars
Old John
Ralph
Lespérance
Sonya Nicholangala
Qoul
Igor Karakhan
Sonya Nichols
Hor Karakhan
Sonda
Wiliam
A Memorable Ranch Ride and a Cowboy Portrait
The narrator recalls a horseback ride across ridges and gullies near Ellsworth with Otowna guiding a sure-footed horse. After rough terrain and biting flies, they return to the ranch, where brother Bill photographs the ride with Mr. Gregory holding the bridle. The speaker shares a framed six by eight enlargement for his office and notes the ride’s enduring impression while hinting at a next journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory Ranch
Willie
Mr. Gregory
Jon
Chum
Master Chum
Brother Chum
Bill
Charley Gregory
Meeting of stockholders of First National Bank of Grafton
Notice is given that the stockholders of the First National Bank of ten, W Va will meet at the banking house in Grafton on Tuesday January 9 1934 between 1 30 and 2 30 PM to elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and transact any other business. O J Fleming Cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
W. Va
Grafton
Jay Fleming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crafton, W. Wa
Postoffics
Geary
All
Christ
Bisle
Ingersol
Mickey Mouse
Mickey
Ingersoll
Rumford
Piggly-Wigsly
Chicago
Forbidden Valley
Rons
Cuyt
Dead Pines
Otowna
Guite
CASH
Wirth Core
Sentinel
War
der Ave
Albert Mills
Monmouth
Cincinnati
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!