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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1930
Page
7
A concerned spouse describes using S.S.S. blood tonic to revive John’s health. In days his condition improves, appetite returns, and vitality increases, with the tonic touted as rebuilding blood, aiding nourishment, and restoring normal function. Numerous unsolicited letters claim benefits.
A boy named Bert seeks constant toys to lift his mood but soon loses interest. His mother learns that lasting happiness comes from a stable, loving home, secure parental support, and freedom to play, not from possessions. The piece argues wholesome childhood relies on environment and relationships over material goods.
The Grafton and Taylor County Hospital Association discussion at Blen Avon Hotel drew under six members. Chairwoman Mrs A J Torrey relinquished planning to Mrs Guy Allender and Mrs Henry. Mrs Torrey plans a one month vacation, limiting participation. A full petition check will take several days, with city and county officials expected to back the effort and a men-led drive aimed to wrap up by July 16.
A Pittsburgh based In ing Pictures Corp announces that the De Forest Talkie patents were infringed by Western Electric and other talking picture firms. The U S district court decision ends the litigation and calls for industry reorganization while recognizing De Forest as a pioneer. Bush installs De Forest sound gear at the Strand.
Minneapolis July 3 A 71, one under par, by Jock Hendry of St Paul set the pace for the National Open lead at Interlochen Country Club. Hendry carded 35 and 36 back, defending Minnesota Open champion Sarazen posted 76s and called Interlochen the toughest test since Oakmont. Jones arrives Saturday for three days of practice before the July 10 start.
In Chicago on July 3 Tuffy Griffith defeated Johnny Risko in ten rounds for the third time, delivering a decisive victory that capped a lackluster gate of about 10,000 spectators and roughly $30,000 in receipts. Risko pressed hard early but Griffith controlled the bout from start to finish.
Grafton Sentinel lists an American Flag coupon from its office at 102 Latrobe Street in Grafton West Virginia as part of a promotional note. The item references the newspaper’s address and publishing company.
Will Rogers stars as Hiram Draper a Texas cotton mill owner who travels to London to buy a mill The comedy pits American views against English stereotypes as Draper clashes with Lord Worthing and a class conscious society The Strand screening marks Rogers evolving from silent star to a voice able performer on the sound screen
Irene Rich reprises Maureen Rogers in this forty ninth Blystone production. Brank Albertson plays the Rogers son with Lumsden Hare and Mary Forbes as the English parents. The plot follows two paters who settle the young couple's affairs and discover shared humanity beneath class barriers.
At the Opera House the marquee presents Border Romance a Tiffany all talking outdoor drums with music tonight Friday and Saturday. Stars include Don Terry Armida and Wesley Barry with Marjorie Kane Vic Patel J Frank Glennon Nita Martan and Harry von Meter in a Mexico frontier romance. The plot follows Bob and Vic Hamlin as they chase thieves, encounter a villain, fall for Conchita, and dodge the rurales with Slim in tow. Also playing two reel comedy and shorts.
Puzzle page with a jumble of garbled clues and answers. Mentions series fragments from a crossword with references to historical names and a July Fourth ice cream ad. Includes an old time advertisement for Rieck's pure ice cream and a street address for R. L. Clark & Co.
An early 20th century advertisement promotes Black Flag Liquid as a cheap, fast-acting insect killer. It targets flies, mosquitoes, moths, ants, roaches, bedbugs, and fleas with claims of penetrating breathing tubes and quick death, offering a money back guarantee.
Paris July 3 Améy of 22 nations gathered Frenchmen to honor Franco American committee’s week. Poincare former president and premier criticized the United States tariff law and recent policies as ignorant economic and fish nationalism driven.
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