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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1920
Page
8
Gift buyers are offered silk shirting options at Kerr's with several patterns and fine weave. Prices include 2.25 dollars per yard and 2.00 dollars per set, with towels and bath mats also listed at various prices. The ad emphasizes the pleasure of shopping in these last days.
State agricultural college extension agents warn blizzards cut winter forage, sweeping plains and killing many cattle. They say cattle with shelter are spared. L. BR Davhon of Battle Greek, Mich., visiting friends in Fargo this week. Margaret Houser from Martinsburg visiting Fargo area.
A misread investment notice touts profits from German Marks with claims of gains above call rates. It asserts various conversion figures like 46,000 Marks per cent and 1,300 or 200 dollars, pushing urge for options guaranteed by a highly rated financial house.
President Watson completes negotiations for a colonial stone residence at 2240 N Street NW in Washington, a former property of Henry P. Fairbanks. The 18 room home on nearly a half block features a large garden and is adjacent to the late Treasury Secretary George Von L. Meyer’s former house. Randall Hagner & Co. handles the paperwork. deed to be recorded soon.
Canada launched a broad government run employment service across provinces to match workers with positions. In four weeks from Sept 11 to Oct 2, 89,200 applicants sought work, 63,701 employers requested workers, and 3,995 were placed in permanent jobs, aiding postwar economic readjustment.
Cincinnati leaders push a crusade to ban hats in crowded elevators as a courtesy issue. Captain W M McIntyre cites tradition while prominent women oppose abolition, arguing courtesy reflects character and should persist despite enfranchisement.
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