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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
4
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The piece blends religious sentiment with a critique of federal and state relief programs, noting the vast number of veterans and others receiving pensions and aid. It mentions an impeachment case in Preston County against Sheriff W. W. Williams and a county court member, with Gene W. Ford representing petitioners. The text laments recurring, costly alleged extravagances and calls for stronger deterrents beyond prosecutions after the fact.
A vintage advertisement claims dandruff causes 90 percent of baldness and thinning. It promotes Witch's Dandruff Remover Shampoo that allegedly dissolves dandruff and removes it completely. Available in 69 cent and 1.29 dollar sizes at Ret Cross Pharmacy with a results guarantee.
The article argues that 25 to 40 percent of people live off government support across federal state county and municipal layers. It questions why government is costly and taxes high, blaming politicians for expanding "aid pensions loans" in exchange for votes. It urges voters to remove such congressmen to reduce living costs.
A historic proposal urges circuit court judges to annually lead training for county and municipal officers with help from prosecutors. It argues many officials lack understanding of laws governing their duties, suggesting targeted instruction to reduce losses from ignorance and improve governance. The article also notes Salvation Army advisers reporting volunteers repairing clothes for redistribution to the needy, illustrating community service.
An old promotion extols Konjola as a treatment for neuritis with a testimonial from Mr Alfred Bariaux of Richmond Virginia and notes seven million bottles used in two years. It mentions Grafon Drug Chemical Co in Grafton West Virginia and general druggists. The piece also covers Salvation Army clothing and food drives with headquarters on East Main Street and a store room at the M C A building offering pickup for donations and urging cashless gifts to aid the cold and hungry.
A harsh critique of Soviet actions condemns executions and imprisonments, arguing for harsh punishment of conspirators while urging state leaders to prioritize public employment and responsible aid over dole-oriented relief. The author calls for expanding work programs, warns against loan funds for food, and stresses self-support for families amid unemployment.
A boy darted in front of a parked truck along a road beside the schoolyard. The driver halted the vehicle after a dash and provided aid. Benny and other children were playing tag when he touched a school gate and stepped into the truck’s path, resulting in a fatality.
A murder trial focusing on Gatlan Bayless, age four, proceeds after a night-time incident in Duanj. The proceedings have extended over three days as prosecutors and defense present evidence and witness testimony.
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