West Virginia grain values rise on better prices and yields
The Sears-Roe Buck Agricultural Foundation reports West Virginia farmers gain about 2.5 million dollars in 1924 from corn wheat and oats despite a weaker corn crop. Oats lead with a 11-4 million rise. wheat and corn add substantial income, while per acre yields and profits improve for wheat and oats aiding farm finances overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
West Virginia
Foundation
Service Men Beat Soldiers In Auto Tests
Civilians and soldier mechanics faced off at Crissey Field California in an Air Circus event. An eight man civilian team dismantled a 1917 car in 16 12 minutes then rebuilt it with new engine transmission axles and tires. The winning crew finished the final 200 yards in under 78 minutes. Experts praised service station teamwork as faster and more reliable for repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crissey Field
California
Eeen
Fred Ehlers
San
Veterans urged to file for Adjusted Compensation now
Arthur G. Yates commander of Taylor County Post No 12 urges eligible veterans to apply immediately for Adjusted Compensation. Four prompts for timely filing include securing maximum credits, potential cash in one payment, insurance value tied to age, and avoiding later delays before March 1 1925. Applications available via American Legion or post officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Yates
Taylor County
War Department
Yates
Davis
United Sates Veteran's Bureau
American Legion
Ohio State Outfits Cost Least in Athletic Gear Survey
Ohio State University findings show football at 44 15 per man tops cost of outfitting, while tennis tops at 3. Other sports follow with baseball 31 basketball 18 90 cross country 16 7 gymnastics and fencing 13 wrestling 12 rifle 10 and all 5. The report by G M Trautman cites per man costs and lists various sports alongside their equipment expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio State University
G. M. Trautman
Ohio State
Christmas Socials and Local Dance Notes in Grafton
A surge of community events fills Grafton with holiday activity. Elizabeth Kyle Shingletom and many named guests attend a charity gathering, while Miss Mildred Keefer hosts a bridge party at 22 Beech Street with prize winners announced for ladies and men. Plans for the twenty fifth anniversary of the Women's Music Club unfold and Elks and Lambda Pi Chi dances draw crowds, featuring the Broadway Buddies orchestra and festive decorations. Local residents and visitors are noted in brief outings, visits, and travel between Wheeling, Clarksburg, Huntington, and Buckhannon, as Christmas celebratory events continue through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keefer
Mildred Keefer
Beech Street
Janier Wiishide
George Jolliffe, Jr
Mise Wildred Hechmer
Washington, D. C
Kenneth “Haught
Clarksburg
This City
Str
Amor P. Brown
Pittsburgh
Helen and
Herbert McEllroy
Huntington, Pa
J. K. Miller
Women's Music Club
Grafton
Elks Club
Guert
Elks Dance
Elkelab
Hiks
Philippi
Belington
Elkins
Broadway Buddies Orchestra
Fairmont
Elks
Moose Home
Lois Young
Buckhannon
Visitors and locals gather for festive weekend in the city
The report lists multiple families visiting relatives on various streets including High Street Maple Avenue and West Wilford. It notes business travel by E B Ford to Morgantown and Raymond C Warden returning from Christmas with relatives in Fairfield, plus a Liberia missionary Rev B B Alger returning to speak at Pentecostal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winfeld J. Burton
Hazel Sharps
J. N. Sharps
Masontown
Charles A. Snider
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Elizabeth Snider
Woodford Addition
Charles Snider
Erwin Sitter
Burton
Teysnider
Washington, D.C
Ruby Banafeld
Bretz
West Virinia
T. Custer
Wheeling
Holly Custer
Main Street
F. B. Kinney
Parkey
M. E Cox
Maple Avenue
Fred Whitescarver
Pruntytown
Homer Wilson
Chestnut Ridge
Grafton
Edward
Kenneth Talbott
Midsea Franeca
Margaret
J. W. Cooney
Clarkeburg
Birs
F. M. Martin
High Street
Oliver L. Nay
Shinnston
A. G. Cox
Mike Gozik
Simpson
Gratton
Pete Brown
Misa Helen McElroy
Pitts ‘Burgh
J. K. Miller
Dorsey Street
P. T. Williamson
Barbara Louise
Dave Kunst
West Wilford Street
A. Jones
Rosemont
E. B. Ford
Morgantown
Raymond C. Warden
Fairmont
M. S. Kopp
Monongah
B. and O
A. S. Love
Pearl Street
Pittsburg
Earl Lovejoy
Bellaire
Ohio
Amos P. Brown
Pitsburgh
Helen
Herbert McElroy
Huntingdon
Miss McElroy
Brown
Miller
Roy Warren
John Warren
James Guth
Irvin
G. Gilbert
Washington St
Jed. Rauscher
Frances Street
Roy McCue
C. F. Reabout
Myrtle Deabout
East Washington St
Geo. W. Foster
George Jr
Clarington
B. B. Alger
Liberia
West Africa
Mia
Bernice Potterif Alger
Alger
Africa
Rome
Heir to Rich Orphan Denies Charge in Public Exoneration
William D. Shepherd arrived in Chicago from Albuquerque to participate in the inquiry into the death of his foster son William N. McClintock, the millionaire orphan. He stated he seeks a public exoneration from scrutiny and would answer questions while also asking some himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Db. Shepperd
Albuquerque
N. M
William N.mcclintock
Albuquerdue
Sheepperd
New State Police Superintendent Is Man With Clean Record
R E Pat O Connor of Elkins named by Gov Morgan to succeed Col Jackson Arnold as state police superintendent. He will assume duties Thursday and is praised for a clean record and long service to veterans. He will tour outfits, visit Grafton, and consider additional troopers for the region. Stations and sub stations across the state listed accompany the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New State
E. O'Connor
Elkins
Col. Jackson Arnold
State Legion
R. E
Pat) O'Connor
Gov. Morgan
Jackson Arnold
Elkina
West
Emmet O'Connor
Randolph County
Pato’ Connor
Veterans’ Bureau
O'Connor
Mr. O Connor
Emmet O'Conner
West Virginia University
Law College
American Legion
Pat O'Connor
Col. Arnold
Weston
Compa A
Haywood Junction
Williamson
Beckley
Clothier
Barbourville
Delington
Beverly
Burnwell
Diafr
Cassville
Charleston
Dry Branch
Adwight
Elising
Glen Jeean
Handley
Kingsto
Lewisburg
Lowesville
Lowney
Marfolk
Matewan
Morgantown
Maxine
Naugatuck
Parkersburg
Philippi
Pinesville
Poca
Powellton
Putney
Scarboro
Seth
Sharples
Sharon
Shinnston
Terra Alta
Thomas
West Union
Whites
Surgeon Grips Heart to Stop Bleed and Save Life
Chicago report tells how Max Peck, needing to kill himself, built a lead pipe cannon, used a steel spike as a bullet, and pressed it into his heart. An X ray showed the spike in the left ventricle. Dr Carl Merlor opened the chest, stopped the heart, and squeezed out the bullet to save him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Max Peck
Peck
Carl Merlor
Ing
Death of Millionaire Orphan Under Scrutiny in Chicago
Chicago investigators probe the death of Wm Nelson McClintock after typhoid fever. Attorney William D. Shepperd and partner Robert H. Scott met officials as prosecutors explore statements about bacteria cultures and possible typhoid inoculation. The inquiry, spurred by relatives left out of the will, aims to determine the cause with lab analyses to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shepperd
Sheppered
Robert H. Scott
Criminal Court
Shepperd
Young McClintock
Chicago
William D. Shepperd
Wm Nelson McClintock
Albuquerque
N. M
F. Z. Breidigan
Battle Grey
Mich
Dreidigan
George S. Gorman
B'S
Iin Coronorsa
Harry Olson
Mechlintock Fay
Elae
Autopsy Unclear On Death Cause Of Maclin Tock
An article fragment notes an autopsy could not confirm if Maclin Tock died of typhoid fever and that the question remained unresolved. Further medical clarification was anticipated as investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maclintock
Burial of Fire Victims Continues in Hobart Oklahoma
Hobart Oklahoma on December 27 continues burying 36 victims of the school fire that wrecked the community. Eight bodies were buried after a memorial service at the Hobart auditorium with ministers from all denominations. Stores closed and residents paid tribute as efforts to finish graves faced delays. A large grave was prepared to receive 20 victims. families requested separate burials. At least three of the injured are not expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Okla
Cabb's
Here
Auto pickups set Pike's Pork climb record in Colorado Springs
A Colorado Springs motorist established a new record by covering nearly 13 miles in 18 minutes and 15.25 seconds. The report notes harsher European traffic enforcement and mentions German officials telling drivers to shoot at speeding vehicles, while Connecticut suspends over 2,000 licenses as part of a wartime drive against illegal operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Fragmentary note on early car registration and vehicle tech
The fragment references Iowa and other states, car registration practices, and a two cylinder gasoline car with chain drive and tiller steering. Mentions E. Dole of Yonkers and a 1901 suit over ownership of the automobile license. Wording is uncertain and some names and details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. ©. Dole
Yonkers
Coolidge Nears Final Picks for Five Federal Judges
President Coolidge has virtually finalized decisions on five federal judicial appointments after more than a year of consideration. Nominations will be sent to the Senate soon after Christmas recess. Likely picks include Charles Moorman of Kentucky for the Sixth Circuit and Israel M. Foster of Athens for the Southern Ohio District to replace Judge John B. Satter upon retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
Department of Justice
Senate
Charles Moorman
Kentucky
Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit
Death claims Webster Lady in Bridgeport Va
Mrs D C Hinkle of Webster reported the death of her mother Mrs Sarah B Walter in Bridgeport Virginia after a weeks illness from heart trouble. Funeral Sunday at 1130 in Webster with burial in Webster cemetery. Mrs Walter resided in Webster since her husband’s death ten years ago and was active in the Methodist church. Surviving children include Mrs Bartlett of Bridgeport and Mrs Hinkle of Grafton plus three daughters, three sisters, one brother and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Hinkle
Ket Street
Bridgeport
Sarah B. Walter
W. Bartlett
Main Street
Webster
Clarksburg
McManary
Keysugker
Methodist
Webster and
Simpson
Webster Cemetery
Walter
W. T. Walter
Eplace
Pal Church
Bartlett
Hinkle
Grafton
Selvey Bartlett
Larry W. Walter
Armour and Company
P. Walter
Albert Currence
Thornton
James Deck
Newbury
Thomas M. Junkin
I Mines
Baltimore and Ohio Revenues Fall While Expenses Rise
New York reports a New Baltimore and Ohio rail line showing a $1,224,38 decrease in revenues for the month, with operating expenses at $1,670,662. For 11 months, revenue and net operating income declined, while expenses dropped by $25,493,989 in that period, signaling a weaker financial performance for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New
Baltimore
Ohio
Nues
Ind
Albanian ruler Zogu consolidates power across Albania
Belgrade dispatches report that ex-king Zogu, former Albania premier, has seized control of Tirana and the capital, summoning members of his former government as he extends his hold over the country.
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Trsmnepteer
Holdin
Belgrade
Tirana
Miler Almed
Zogu
Haa
Bas
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Josethe
Daniel Webster
Mrs. Skaggs
Marion Skaggs
West Main Street
Earle Young
Mary Smith
Christiana Street
Mitchell-Weaver
Mitchell
Near Here
Misa Irene Mitchell
Braton Weaver
Isaac Weaver
Forman Napier
United Brothern Church of Arden
Holly and Poinsettiag
Weaver
F. L. Sayre
Charles Proudfoot
Doreey and
Denzel
Eva Weaver
Levi Mitchell
Bonnie Mitchell
Icie Mitchell
Raymond Kirby
Harvey Morrel
George Murphy
Theodore Thompson
Delta Phi Delta
Delta Phi Delta Club
Carmichael Auditorium
Mark Qoft
Royal Garden Orchestra
Atlanta
Virgil L. Highland
Charles
Mary McWilliams
J. Phillips
Jan
B. L Roach
Coy Roach
Bretts Harris
Prisilla
Edna Roach
C. C. Losh
Ina EB. Losh
Uniontown
H. E. McWilliams
Floyd McWilliams
Jane Lake
Louie Lake
D. TL. Phillips
First Presbyterian Church
Mouders
Jack Dennachie
Lester Hamilton Holly
Patricia Ready
Donald Meady
John Hamilton
Robert Davis
Sutiin McGilumph
Jeep Little
Detliner
Alice Ready
Ruth H Wagner
Catherine Hamilton
Jack Donnachio
Dart Ready
Wm. Strouse
Russell
Mathews
Arthur Wagner
Solo
Elizabeth Kyles
Christman
Martha Bowyer
Richard Gill
Palth
Wagner
Evelyn Wagner
Dorothy Kyle
Christma
Paul Preygang
Shingletom
Elizabeth Kyle
Sietha Powell
Alice Beady
Gertrude Mathews
Catherine Leamon
Vance Freygang
Ruth Wagner
Clara Sawyer
Marjorie Shingleton
Marian Mahaffey
James Dee
Billy Burke
Jean Travis
Claus
Brownie Ramsey
Jesus
L Velma Cather
Glen Suddarth
Martha Powell
Sussell Mathews
Pastor
Wm. Shepperd
New Mexico
McClintock
Inish
Oklahoma
Babb
Europe
Connreticut
Tt 18
Iowa
Sarah E. Walter
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