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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1925
Page
8
Fragmentary text suggests debate over how Texans may classify the human race and indicates a likely repudiation of a given stance. The source hints at regional attitudes without detailing who Declan is or the exact proposal involved. The passage remains unclear and incomplete.
The essay laments civilization’s impact on Battling Siki a Senegalese fighter whose prowess exposed the savage core beneath refined society. It argues civilization corrupts noble animal strength leaving him degraded and ultimately killed, while contrasting ethical and primal jungles and questioning moral supremacy.
Hedgesville West Virginia December 23 Two houses were destroyed with a total loss of about five thousand dollars caused by a defective flue Lack of water hindered local volunteer firefighters and Martinsburg fire department Mrs Emma G Williams 80 owner of both houses and living in one with her daughter could not be removed without being carried out by force later forced back inside in a vain effort to save money and furniture The article also includes an unsigned newspaper quote about political opinions.
Deputy Prohibition Commissioner W D Brown and Sheriff I L Davisson led a large destroy action destroying about 800 gallons of moonshine and mash. The seizure covered six months of contraband and followed a county criminal court order by Judge J Southern. Much liquor remained as evidence and more stills and moonshine are in possession of the sheriff.
Notice to all persons holding liens by judgment or otherwise on Wm J Brown real estate or any part thereof in Taylor County. In pursuance of a circuit court decree, all claims must be presented for adjudication to Commissioner S M Musgrove at his Loar building office in Grafton on or before January 19 1926. Given under hand December 21 1925.
A special commissioner will on Saturday January 16 1926 offer for sale at the front door of Barbour County Court House in Philippi West Virginia the real estate described. Properties include a coal tract 143 107-160 acres in Preston County an undivided 1 6 interest in Lots 45 46 and 78 79 in Wood County and a 28 79 100 acre tract east of Webster in Taylor County with coal oil and gas reservations. Terms require one third cash and the balance in two equal payments with interest.
Frank A Munsey rose from Mercer Maine born August 21 1854 to become a dominant publisher in New York. The article traces his gritty start in country stores and telegraph offices through failures and perseverance to launch The Argosy and later The Sun and The Herald, driven by relentless ambition and bold risk.
A distressed publisher tried two magazines at ruinous losses by 1892. He clashed with a distribution company, bypassed it with direct mail to news dealers, and pushed an enlarged weekly at lower prices. Circulation swelled to 40 000 then 790 000 despite turmoil, as he risked much of his life for new ventures.
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