Model Prayer and Bridge Repairs Highlight Clarksburg News
The Grafton Sentinel discusses the Christian teaching The Model Prayer from Matthew and urges timely action on repairs to the Fetterman bridge and other city crossings. It notes the need to improve West Side and South Side bridges to prevent accidents and ease traffic flow into Pruntytown Road.
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Mater
Fetterman Bridge
Clarksburg
Fairmont
West Side
Yates Avenue
Pruntyt
Endurance flight and public figures in early 20th century news
Reports on a long endurance flying record at Lambert-St. Louis field as crews aim for a month in the air. Also discusses President Hoover’s push for government economy, likening him to a careful engineer and praising Col. Cunningham’s methods. Mentions bridge repairs and local civic issues.
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St. Louis Avtors
St. Louis Robin
Culver City Fliers
Lambert-St. Louis Field
Hoover
Cvil
Col. Cunningham
Coolidge
Post office reform seeks to trim costs without harming public benefit
The piece argues for lowering annual post office expenditures by restructuring the 2nd class mail, parcels post, air mail, and rural free delivery. It notes the cost of the department has doubled, urges businesslike operation, and proposes higher parcels post and air mail rates to cover services. A Fredericksburg tourism map program is praised as a model for humane, practical sightseeing.
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War
Navy
Post Office
Sen
Aldrich
Senate
Pose
Post Office Department
General Treasury
Let China Alone In Foreigners View Of Policy In China
Foreigner residents in China including Americans often voice criticism of their governments policies. The remarks reflect a common stance among expatriates living in the country.
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China
Jesus Teaches Love Through Meeting Basic Needs
The passage emphasizes that Jesus used food clothing shelter and care of the sick to illustrate a core principle. It argues that fulfilling the law of love occurs only when we actively meet others needs and prove ourselves true neighbors by showing mercy.
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Jesus
Worldwise approach in Asia urged by Philipine governor general
Dwight Davis laments narrow local views on Far East policy and urges respect for self-determination. He notes Washington should steer clear of forcing patterns on Orientals, arguing mutual respect and gradual understanding will bring friendship and profit for Americans and East. The piece references a Shanghai American Chamber of Commerce address and a broader stance on China’s destiny.
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Publc
Dwight Davis
Philippines
American Chamber of Commerce
Shanghai
Far East
Washington
China
America
Europe
Fairmont Times
Vitamin ethics and the rise of a vitamin corporation
A discussion on rapid development in vitamins with plans for a large vitamin corporation to extract vitamins A D and E from various substances. The piece envisions mass production and standardized forms sold at corner drug stores, enabling easy daily intake to maintain health and prevent dental decay without detailed food analysis.
Secretary Wilbur visits Boulder Dam region for work start
A Denver area editor recalls the Boulder Dam rush six months after Congress passed the bill. Las Vegas settlers endure tents and debt while awaiting final plans and legal fixes. Secretary Wilbur’s inspection tour brings cautious hope that construction may begin soon once issues are resolved.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Wilbur
Colorado River
Students May Earn Way Through State College
Prospective college students who graduate in the upper half of their high school class are likely to earn part of their college expenses while succeeding in their studies says Harry E. Stone dean of men at West Virginia University. He cautions that students not steady in high school should not rush into part time work before acclimating to college life.
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Harry E. Stone
West Virginia University
Navines
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Eugene Burgess
Etta L. Fairchild
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Chrysler
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Dr. D. C. Peck
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G. W. Lo
T. W. Engle
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Smith Auto Co
D. W. Lawson
William A. Beavers
W. L. Reddick
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R. M. Parrish
E. M. Tomlinson
Paul Warden
Jed W. Robinson
John W. Brown
A. R. Warden
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H. Kida
J. L. Bush
Guay D. Haymond
H. H. Holt
W. R. Loar & Son
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Clyde G. Turner
Eugene Kersting
C. ¥. Schroeder
Charles W. Steel
S. A. Waller
Ray A. Monroe
Z. M. Pierpoint
F. W. Woolworth Co
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Brooks R. Gall
W. F. Clark
Kretn & Co
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Clarence L. Poe
Walter A. Wood
F. T. Thayer
B. G. Watt
Burke
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Frank
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Torrey
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West Side Beauty Shop
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Harry Friedman
Busy Bee Restaurant
Merle W. Watkins
T. A. Waller
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I. B. Bradford
John R. Cole
F. B. Felton
Clarence Hosler
Frank Sterling
Pearl ‘Thomas
Palace Studio
McCrory
L. Postlethwait
F. B. Cather
A. B. Staveley
D. Robinson
P. B. Phinney
J. W. Dayton
Modern Woodmen of America
Grafton Lodge
A. F. & Alm. Y DeMolay Commandery
American Legion Grafton
Quota Club
Andrews Andrews M. E. Church
Order of Eastern Star
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St. Paul's M. E. Church
Imperial Ice Cream Company
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