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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1928

Page

7

Country Home Proposed as White House Escape

A president proposes a country white house as a retreat with Washington seen as monotonous due to humidity. only way to move freely is by naval boat Mayflower. The piece notes oil production figures for the United States 758 million barrels, Mexico 115 million, Russia 52 million, Persia 35 million, and Dutch East Indies 21.5 million.

White House Washington United States Mexico Russia Persia Dutch East Indies

The Ibeware of Bachelors Adaptation Scene

Dr. Davis quarrels with wife May over jealousy as May plans divorce after a night with Beranger de Brie. May leaves with Beranger toward The Ritz then checks into a crowded hotel to begin a new life while Davis, furious and drunk, contemplates the broken marriage and returns to his car.

Dr. Davis May Davis Beranger de Brie Myra Pfeffer Davia Myra Beranger Doctors Cay Mr. deBrie Brent May Davis Edward Davis

Del Rio dies with Dolores name on his lips

Berlin reports playwright Jaimo Del Rio died after four days of semi conscious illness. Messages from his ex wife Dolores Del Rio read to him cheered his last hours though he could not hear. Telegrams from the actress helped sustain him and he whispered her name before death. A Berlin studio executive and Los Angeles manager aimed to aid Del Rio until the end as records note rapid early 19th century telegraph progress.

Eric Keyser United Press Berlin Jaim2 del Rio Dolores del Rio Tate Dolores Dolor Miss del Rio Los Angels Atlantic Ocean Europe Curtis Meinitz United Artists Corporation Ito Heaven Earth del Itio Melnitz Migs del Rig

Corinne Griffith List of Four Favorite Cities

Corinne Griffith names Texarkana New Orleans Hollywood and San Francisco as her four beloved cities. She recalls birthplace Texarkana on the state border of Texas and Arkansas, early life in New Orleans at Sacred Heart Convent, and the charm of San Francisco guiding her mood for the film Outcast. Edmund Lowe stars opposite William A. Seoter directs.

Corinne Griffith United States Texarkana Texas Arkansas First National Star Miss Griffith New Orleans Sacred Heart Corinne Hollywood Griffith San Francisco Golden Gate City Strand Theatr London Chrisco Paris Chinatown Golden Gate William A. Seoiter Edmund Lowe

Creomulsion Promises Relief For Colds And Coughs

A vintage drug ad touts Creomulsion as a remedy for colds and bronchial irritation. It claims creosote based formula soothes inflamed membranes, inhibits germ growth, and aids recovery with a money back guarantee if not relieved when used as directed.

Comets

Pairmont youth fatally injured in highway collision

Aged 18 Pairmont resident Pairmont-Harry Zinn was severely injured when a car struck his motorcycle on the highway between Farmington and Jamison No 1 mines. He was taken to Cook Hospital in serious condition with skull fracture and eye loss. Richard Winfrey of Jamison No 9 mines, driver of the car, was arrested and jailed as police investigated the open door impact that caused Zinn to be hurled to the street.

Ones Winfrey

Is Your Daughter Safe at the Opera House

The article extols the production Is Your Daughter Safe at the Opera House, portraying cadets and white slayer dens along the Mexican border and the entrapment of young girls, urging readers to see the show while noting Columbus earned 320 dollars for discovering America.

Mexican Pacific Gulf of Mexico Opera House

Missing WVU student prompts police search in Morgantown

Morgantown police join in a missing person search for Clara Elizabeth Judy 17 a West Virginia University freshman from Parkersburg reported missing from her rooming house since Thursday An uncool report suggested she was sent to Wheeling and she had pawned a watch Thursday Dr William Judy arrived to assist in the inquiry. Burned to death in Wheeling elevator operator William Crossland 62 was found dead in his apartment Sunday Coroner J Fisher suspects death from sleeping while reading as paper fell on stove and ignited clothing.

Morgantown Clara Elizabeth Judy West Virginia University William Judy Parkersburg Wheeling Judy William Crossland J. Fisher Crossland

FLASHES OF LIFE Washington Which state is third in totals in federal taxes

Washington asks which state ranks third in total federal tax payments by its citizens. The brief asks a question about tax contributions, seeking the name of the state in that position. It provides no further data or context beyond the inquiry.

Washington

Global rumors mix politics religion and travel amid news

Disjointed clippings report North Carolina cash totals 225316303 and a booming tobacco market, philanthropy gifts of 2 297 000 000 with religion taking 48 percent, Panama canal traffic records, feminist protests against capital punishment, New York gender talk on kindergarten speech, and Lindbergh's arrival amid family moves from Mexico City and abroad.

Sheriff Newton Announces Tax Collection Deadline

Sheriff Newton retires December 21 and sets a final tax collection date to complete fiscal reports. He explains the deadline is necessary to finalize the office’s accounts and urges all speakers to settle by the specified time.

Howard B. Newton Holtday

Troley Pits diuretic helps Miss Daisy Belle recover in Savannah

In Savannah Georgia Miss Daisy Belle recounts eight years of back pain fatigue and poor sleep ending with relief after using Troley Pits diuretic. The item notes that men and women everywhere use and recommend them. Try them today.

Daisy Belle Savannah

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