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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1920

Page

7

Citizen Letter on Road Tax and Fairness in Grafton

A Grafton Sentinel reader urges fairness in road improvement taxation arguing townsfolk pay taxes that fund roads they never use. The letter questions who benefits, warns against robbing Peter to pay Paul, and cites property values near Court House district as evidence of unequal gains. It appeals to seniors, farmers, and general taxpayers to demand equity.

Grafton Sentinel Golder Nile Grafton Court House Peter Pau U—I Parkview Cecil Paylor Hig Questio Sentinel

Farmers Week program aims to boost Taylor county attendance

Taylor County Farm Bureau promotes Farmers Week at State University Morgantown. County agent Kochpr urges farmers to attend lectures on soybeans potatoes poultry marketing and dairy topics, with demonstrations and talks by WVU Purdue and Penn State experts, plus rural health and community sessions.

State University At Morgantown Taylor County H. C. Ramicower Ohio State University M. J, Fisher Purdue Universit Jou C. A Lueder West Virginia University West Virginia Hew-Crans Ernest Angelo E. L. Andrews Hannah Wessling H. L. Crane A. Leader Rud’ Calwell West Virginia University AG Amalia Bengston Rose Morgan W. A. Cochel Shorthor Breeders Association G. H. Bedell United States Department of Agriculture W .A Cochel Cook West Virginia Univrsity J . West Virginia University Black West Virgins Federation of Farm Bureaus National Farm Bureau Federation Bradford Happ South

Citizen Letter Remains Modest and Sincere in Note

A citizen signs a brief missive stressing modesty and sincerity, noting the editor should not feel compelled to respond and affirming continued esteem and loyalty. The correspondence closes with a courteous, personal sign-off.

Farm Orchards Neglected and Pruning Proposal

A country tour shows many neglected farm orchards with only initial planting done. Trees lack pruning and rely on natural growth while pests and fungi threaten yields. Advise neighbors to prune thoroughly and share a spraying machine to protect against disease and insects for better fruit.

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Evening wrap of sable with unique fur cuffs

The piece describes a thin elegant evening wrap made from Russian sable, praised for warmth and richness. Notably, the cuffs are unusual, fashioned from an entire skin, highlighting the exceptional quality and design of the garment.

Armenians in Broussa Help Harem Girls Find Husbands

New York December 30 Near East relief operates in Broussa capital of Asia Minor where Armenian girls rescued from Turkish harems are aided in securing husbands. Lieutenant Chester Forrester Du ham of Chicago explains marriages are arranged with consent and all parties accept the past. Par is announces informal notes of the League of Nations first meeting may be given soon with交換 of ratifications of Versailles treaty.

New York Broussa Turks Asia Minor Chester Forrester Duham Chicago United States Army Reserve Ther Paris League S Nations Twovasser

Mother of Harry New Breaks Under Strain

Los Angeles December 34. Broken by the long strain of her son's atrial on a murder charge, Mrs. Lillie Berger, mother of Harry S. New, collapsed and fainted in court and remained in bed. The defense said she suffered a nervous collapse and a severe cold. Paderewski plans a return to America to resume music duties.

Los Angeles Cal Lillie Berger

Sale of Real Estate for Taxes Notice in Taylor County

Notice says land in Taylor County will be sold for taxes for 1917 at public auction January 13 1920 between 10 am and 4 pm at the courthouse front door. Tracts or parts will be sold for cash to satisfy the amount due as listed. Melvin NF Sher and Wlton T of Taylor Canal sign.

Taylor S. Loothscreer Barnett Mary M Boothscrach Freeman Eva T Nancy Boothscreek Jahenee Boothscreek Goodwin William Hall John Cy Gerry McWilliams Gatherine Riley Lanis P Shuman W. N Imhams Joseph sNost Eunice F Valley Court House Corbin Frank P Valley River Davidson Elizabeth Berkley Run Reuben Lot Webster Holt A. A Hyer Willa Lue Woodford Larkin David C Woodford Ad & Mos Elizabeth Hys Valley’ River Rginia Ay Rohm William Lot Simpson Wathaise L. C Lote Roberts A.J Wood Bernice Petterman Bent Allen Joseph Hrs Laurel Tun Bonner A. G Wickwire Bailey Three Fork Dixon Jacob Drennan Sarah Delaney A. L Keener Sarah B TI Fork Miller Anthony G McGee Mary Vacre Nicola Stanley Phillips Hood Arces Reese A. I Sommerville Eugene Worthing John L. H Same Thornton Welch Thomas F Flemington Hene-a Bone Co McCartney Rebecca Grafton Ind East Side Arnett A. L James Luther Allen Edward J Brock Georgiana Durbin Charles Donoiue M. V Mes Fetterman Mary A Pi Phillips Helen M Pauls Eschrich Reynolds A. F Josep Jr Shackelford L. R A. F. Phillips Rector Baker Maud Part Watkins Pit Bayley A. J Clyde Charles R Acres Valley River Kenney Minworth Kutline, d Beaumont Knight James Law James E Murry John P Martin G. M Beaumont i Pride Virendas Es Tebes Warthen Knottsville Hechworth G. Trust Dalton Uyson Charles H Pax View Hart Harriet Bloor Park View Juco Ida K Love Maple E Rare View Rock Park View Milles A. K McGrath L. B McWilliams Powell Elgabet Finyd Vatley River Kehrimshaw Chas. W Sand Creek Shawen Mary Shingleton Sarah E Bleek

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Net Contents Castor Geert Oo Castoria of Rites Revell Eeee TAYLOR COUNTY _ Farm Bureau B. P. Kochpr S. W. Fletcher Penn State Bassett Northwestern Fruit G. Hipedell Morace Atwood West Virginia, University Gladys Gill Representative Swift & Co W. Wyer Elifvitz Be Addrees Johny J. Cornwell Tittow Baltimore Landbank G. M. Putnam Mt. Putney Farms Contoocook C. J. Galpin M. Salter E. A. Livesay Ralph L. Mason West Virgin University B. L. Anlinchy Rusbane Harry Strat Paderewski America Willie Jackson Lew Tendler Benny Leoward Welling Johnny Dundee Melvin NF Sher Wwlon T of Taylor Canal
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