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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1929
Page
4
The paper highlights amusement parks as essential summer retreats offering relief from heat and urban confinement. It urges locals to visit Grafton Park to appreciate its natural beauty, recreational value, and potential to attract visitors from outside the community, supporting civic pride and economic activity.
A city park in Grafton is praised as a scenic asset with potential for a planned family recreation center that could draw thousands weekly. Bridgeport votes on a water works bond failed by four, with supporters planning another election in better weather. The Graf Zeppelin's world flight plan is announced, outlining four hops from New York to Friedrichshafen to Tokyo to Los Angeles and back. A Milwaukee rower, Michael Eichen, completed an 80 mile Lake Michigan crossing in 28 hours, noted for its tough voyage and sea-like lake conditions.
May Kiethline of South Dakota State College discovers that old newspapers can substitute for moths by repurposing them as wraps for textiles and household items. The finding suggests practical reuses for unused papers beyond news and advertising.
Miss Keithline explains low cost storage tips for summer garments. Wrap items in multiple newspaper layers since ink repels moths and is less objectionable. Dry clean before storage, brush to remove eggs, then thoroughly sun and store.
A Massillon figure, Jacob S. Coxey, is praised for bravery in facing mockery as he promotes a new paper money proposal. The piece argues ridicule often tests leaders, noting Coxey alongside historical figures like Stonewall Jackson, Lincoln, and Roosevelt, and warns that those immune to laughter may be especially dangerous.
Letter from a farmer in Booths Creek district criticizes dirt roads from McGee to Hepzibah and Boothsville for heavy ruts and drainage issues. The writer questions the Booths Creek district road tax and demands scraping, plowing, and culvert repairs to stop wheel damage and unsafe travel.
The farmer taxpayer writes that grain heads up for road repairs to prevent vehicle and horse damage. He accuses patrolmen of neglecting road inspection and warns against further road taxes until improvements are made. He demands April plowing and timely work, noting three years without results and urging explanation from authorities.
Washington reports indicate John W. Garrett a Baltimore banker has been chosen by President Hoover as ambassador to Italy succeeding Henry P. Fletcher. Garrett previously served in diplomacy in the Netherlands and Argentina. Fletcher will leave late next month. Garrett to assume duties in Rome soon after. Percival Baxter discussed the post with Hoover, though the specific post was not disclosed. In Jacksonville, Colonel Miguel Granados of the Guatemalan air service launched a non stop flight to Washington with letters of introduction for President Lagasse? Hoover.
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