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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
7
A March wind scene follows Catherine and a suitor who clash, confess love, and face rejection. Aunt Kitty unveils a mistaken rival, while a lunch at Marfields confirms a renewed engagement. A closing domestic cork lesson shifts to practical wisdom.
An imperious director’s wife aboard a rolling liner demands the captain appear. After dismissing the steward and purser, the captain declines to stop the ship’s roll, noting a ship is feminine. The woman weakly concedes, muttering a harsh curse as the ship lists.
The New York Sun laments the Merry Widow hat and its heavy brim as a symbol of frivolous fashion while Charleston faces a shortfall of about $2,700 to build a suitable convention auditorium. Officials warn the state parties may relocate July events if funds are not raised. An expected influx of 10 000 visitors could bring about $100 000 to Charleston amid slow preparations. War action is anticipated in the coming days.
A U S Department of Agriculture bulletin extols the split-log drag for earth roads. It details light construction, proper mounting, and hitching, with setup to create a smooth center and reduce rutting. Field tests show maintenance costs near per mile.
A Recreation writer outlines official and unofficial mile records in motor car racing noting the 53 second mark and Oldfield’s 51 second mile at Lakeside San Diego. Portland 1907 saw Oldfield run 52 1 5 seconds. yet those times were not accepted by the A A A racing board.
West Virginia can claim notable Methodist Episcopal bishops, with three born in the state and a fourth residing there. Dr. W F Anderson, born in Morgantown, Dr. Edward Hughes from Moundsville, and Dr. C W Smith from Fayette County, Pennsylvania, reflect the state’s piety and merit.
J H Glasscock, a Barbour county native and former West Virginian now living in Hutchinson Kansas, arrived in the city to be with his ailing father Spencer Glasscock at his sister Mrs Je mima Barron’s East Washington street home. Chief Shipp of Chicago police says delegates to the national convention need not fear robbery and wonders if hotel robbers have been coerced.
Advice for job seekers on setting pay and negotiating starting salaries. Warns against overconfidence and urges intelligent inquiry about duties. Mentions a failed bid by an overconfident architect draftsman and notes Washington beautification plans and weather effects on crops and pasture.
Washington June 2 reports deny Telepost selling its rapid automatic telegraph system to the government. House Post Office committee visitors observe the exhibits showing 1090 words a minute. Some favor government aid to build a national telegraph system, but private enterprise is seen as better for wire service. Telepost plans lines and a 25 word 25 cent flat rate, with or without Congress aid. Also notice ad for Dr Shoop Night Cure and free Book No 4 For Women.
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