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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1928
Page
2
The text warns that children may become undernourished from lack of appetite and urges using nourishing foods to help growth. It highlights the body's reliance on blood and nutrients, noting vital cells and the importance of regular nourishment for health.
Radio listings in Hastert Standard time detail station call letters and programs from WEAF to WSM with dinner music hymns dance hours and orchestra broadcasts across New York Newark Atlantic City Pittsburgh Schenectady Springfield Atlanta Louisville Nashville and more, including notable programs and time slots.
A dense radio schedule lists ensembles such as Sentinels and Singers performing from 8 to 11 with varied programs on Chicago stations WGN and WMAQ, plus Cleveland WTAM and Detroit WCX-WIR. The rundown features orchestras, dance music, dinner concerts, and serials like Amos Andy and The Financiers across multiple markets.
Overnight News reports two operations declared successful in London for King George and Rome for Dossena's duplications. It notes a Senate move to limit Boulder Dam debate, university gifts spur building, and a campus death in Alabama. The dispatch covers crimes, political shifts, and social events across multiple cities.
Emile Daeschner former French ambassador to Washington dies at 65 in Paris. In New Zealand the sheep tally reaches 27 900 000 the highest total in the Dominion's history.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, dating back to 1746, traces its origins to the London Coffee House and 1790 Philadelphia markets. The firm, once on Third Street, now sits on Walnut Street west of Broad, with 206 restricted members and a storied history through panics and prospering eras.
The report notes that there is always a waiting list and cites the last sale of a seat on the Exchange which brought $25,000, highlighting high demand and strong market interest in the exchange.
Today In Congress reports the Senate resumes consideration of treasury post office appropriations and border day measures, with hearings ongoing before the Public Lands Committee and Secretary West's confirmation. The House takes up the Interior Department appropriations bill as Senate Education and Labor weighs unemployment, while hearings on patronage occur in four southern states before the Senate Post Office Committee. The Senate Indian Affairs Committee meets, and the House Agriculture Committee holds hearings on amendments to the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Severe winter conditions sweep Pacific coast with heavy snow in northern and central California summits up to 30 inches and four feet in Siskiyou County. High winds topple trees in Sacramento Valley while rain drenches central and Southern California. Two Pacific fleet battleships return to port. one carries a seaman’s body. Newport Ocean tide reaches historic high, with breakers washing ashore across beaches and lighthouses.
In last night’s Recreation tournament two more billiardists fell by the wayside as Lobis defeated Kunst 100 to 45 and Knotts beat Jace 100 to 68. Lobis, a rising talent, won a place in the third round with spectators calling his stroking hot. The finals are set for Christmas night.
Eusebio Ayala, head of the Paraguayan boundary commission, will request Argentina's good offices to mediate a peaceful settlement after a clash between Bolivian and Paraguayan troops on the border.
Tomorrow night brings four players into paired clashes. Grinnan faces Costello while Shaw meets Henry, with both bouts highlighting a strategic showdown on the card. Local fans anticipate decisive exchanges and potential upsets.
Los Angeles December 13 veteran actor Harry Garrity aged 56 died at his residence after months of illness. A well known American comedian and character actor he starred in Abie's Irish Rose and other stage works. Death was attributed to a kidney ailment.
Mrs. Miller, 48, mother of 10 with four living, testified she was sole earner while husband serves a penitentiary term for prohibition. State Senator Seymour Person, her attorney, plans an appeal challenging the habitual criminal clause's retroactivity and its effect on prior convictions before 1927.
The report resumes from Page One noting Walsh opened the Salt Creek contract inquiry and outlining the initial questions and context. Details specify discussions about approving terms, potential bidders, and related municipal oversight. The narrative emphasizes procedural steps and the anticipated next hearings or filings.
A letter dated February 17 from Walsh to W. Williams questions renewal obligations and cites legal binding to renew. The Interior Department sought a Justice opinion on the renewal after the protest by White Eagle Oil and Refining Company. James P ere, counsel for White Eagle, argued the original Salt Creek bidders were unaware of a renewal option.
An infant born to Martin and Minnie Green Linn of Glady Creek died three hours after birth and was buried yesterday at private services in the Amu etoty nearby. The parents survive and interment was directed by Bartlett Funeral Company.
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