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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
7
Edward King of Charleston West Virginia reports improved sleep, weight gain of about 30 pounds, and better overall health after seven bottles of Earle's Hypo-Cod. He urges others in weakened conditions to try the tonic, noting the product’s printed formula and urging visits to local drug stores.
China rejects reports of militarism, arguing instead that internal military governance and provincial autonomy pose greater issues. Dr Tyau cites population figures and asks for civil military separation, stressing need for fair foreign aid and a non-partisan League of Nations settlement. In Karlsruhe, refugees from Alsace complain of French rule, language bans, and German schools closure, detailing harsh displacement and tensions.
Dec 31 The Chamber of Deputies approved the government by 451 to 64 after a probe sparked by the Tours socialist congress and the newly formed Communist party of France. Interior Minister Stels accepted the challenge on behalf of the government.
An elderly patient reports relief from chronic stomach and bowel trouble after four doctors could not help. After a course of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy the pain and gas disappeared, making the 80 year old feel as young as a fiddle. The ad advises a simple preparation that cleanses mucous from the intestinal tract and calms inflammation, with a money back guarantee and Union Drug Co. distribution.
Washington cablegram reports all necessary Cork relief arrangements are made after talks with the Cork corporation and church leaders. Sir Arthur Stanley of the British Red Cross says no assistance from the American Red Cross is required for the Cork fire victims.
In Brooklyn, Mrs. Nazera Sateeby told Magistrate Reynolds that every time her husband John Saleeby says a bad word he must pay $10, claiming he owes her $2,000. She sought clemency as he faced charges for striking her. the magistrate suspended sentence and placed him on six months probation.
A reflective note on how New Year’s celebrations have evolved in New York from early open-house merriment to the era of Prohibition. The piece traces customs from Columbus to Queen Elizabeth, Pilgrim Fathers, and 20th century cafes, noting rising costs and changing social behavior. It highlights Uncle Ebenezer’s Sunday observance tale and contrasts past and present attitudes toward festivity, gift giving, and public celebrations.
Half a hundred entertainers are listed in John W. Vogel's Black and White Revue coming to Strang Theatre next Wednesday January 8. The show features singers dancers comedians and novelty acts and advance sale is at Strand box office. Delores the Fox release star appears in While New York Sleeps at the Strand Monday and Tuesday. The Silver Horde plays at the Grand tonight with a crowd-pleasing Roxie photodrama depicting the North’s rugged clashes and human struggles.
A narrator recalls a long shift loading and unloading boxes after dinner, then Uncle Ebenezer arrives at twelve to dictate a circular letter to city pastors. The writer gathers supplies, tends to dishes, and aids the effort, describing fatigue and the family helping in the cause.
Twelve seaplanes reach San Bartolmo Bay as 14 left North Island on a 3000 mile Panaman trip leg. One plane reportedly returned damaged and another had not been heard from by 1 pm. The flight proceeds toward Panama Bay under squadron leader F-5 L.
The coasting steamer Euphrates, missing since Tuesday's blizzard, is believed to have foundered off St John’s Newfoundland with six crew aboard. The vessel runs between St John’s and Belle Isle, about 30 miles apart. The schooner Titta My Corum, bound for Hurdle, with a cargo of fish, was abandoned at sea but the crew is safe, according to today’s report.
Springfield Massachusetts December 81 Mr and Mrs Martin W Frisbie of this city celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary November 2 by voting for Warren G Harding A letter of thanks from the president elect was made public noting his pride that his father was a civil war veteran like Mr Frisbie The couple polled together as Mr Frisbie on crutches is 80 and Mrs Frisbie 76 It was Mrs Frisbie's first vote Try a Sentinel Want Ad.
A pocket sized ad lists low prices on Navy beans per can for per unit costs large cans of tomatoes peas pineapple kraut milk and other staples with items like Kelloggs Corn Flakes evaporated milk sardines bacon hams lard and nuts Agents wanted.
British import regulations on dyestuffs confirm belief poison gas will be the supreme war weapon. Act bans dye imports for 10 years to build an independent dye industry. Officials warn German dyes entering via transit may undermine U S industry during wartime.
The article covers Senator Penrose’s cautious stance on emergency tariff and soldier bonus tied to revenue and tax considerations. It also includes a chancery notice requiring Daniel Wray claimants to file liens by January 14, 1921, and a December 1920 tax sale list for Taylor County detailing properties sold for nonpayment of 1918 taxes with redemption rules and interest.
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