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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1940

Page

4

Grafton Sentinel drills readers on postwar trade and science

The paper surveys subscription costs, advertising offices, and publishing notes, then shifts to broad economic outlooks. It argues foreign trade can be beneficial without harming domestic production, contemplates rubber self sufficiency, and notes earth clock irregularities from planetary science. It emphasizes cautious trade with nations while preserving American output and goodwill.

South America Brazil Central America Florida United States

Economic Defense Warnings From The Era Of Threats

The WheelingIntelligencer notes fears of German economic dominance as Nazi expansion looms. It argues Hitler may seek economic hegemony if Europe falls, pressing the need for American preparedness and unity against potential invasion.

Hitler Europe

Science baffled by clocks and earth rotation perplexities

Scientists question modern clockmaking as precision falls short of astral time. The article notes that despite advances, timekeeping remains tied to Earth's rotation, which varies and complicates true solar time. It hints at a wish for better clocks reflecting celestial movement and Earth's motion rather than artificial rates.

Clarksburg Tronomer Avstitt

Stewarts View on Global Fingerprinting Sparks Debate

Charles P Stewart reports on how many nations fingerprint citizens for identification with Argentina as the example. He notes the practice is seen as useful locally but viewed as un-American when applied to foreigners. In Argentina, residents and visitors receive a policing cedula with photo and fingerprint data after a formal process, a system that may speed approvals but involves scrutiny and costs.

Charles P, Stewart Central Press United States Latin America Argentina Buenos Aires Rosario Salta Yve

Memorial Day Sentiment and Local Baseball Game in Grafton

The piece blends a Memorial Day sermon urging national unity and remembrance with a local report on a May 30, 1907 baseball game at Mackinfield High School field. It notes the Elks versus Eagles clash, lists players, and mentions a music store opening by Vincent and Burke in the Jarrett building on West Main Street.

Order of Ellis Order of Eagles Mackinfield The Elks Beery Brydon Bosley Cline Gerkin Patton Schnepf Turner Wolfe Eagles Tiddiey Grafton Baltimore Ohio Bae Gilles Gratton Jks Vincent and Burke Jarrett West Main Street

Mystery at The Oaks Ends With Bracelet Theft

In The Oaks mansion a guest bracelet vanishes during a ballroom gathering. Detective Holmquist reveals she is undercover, while Graham and Bill coordinate a discreet inquiry. The guard shift, guest interviews, and a phone to headquarters lead to a cautious triumph as the thief remains unidentified pending proof.

Gayle Bill Graham Tway Margie Mrs. Tway Margie Tway Ugband East Banth Weast Maudie Bil Balfey Dixon Stan Holmquist City Detective Bureau Bayne Majid-Detective Péte MerriGeld Merrifield Merrifeld Jeremy the Oaks Bayey Tempe Hyde

Baldwin pianos and Columbia gramophones on sale in Grafton

Baldwin pianos in Grafton received top awards at the exhibition. Columbia gramophones priced from 20 to 100 dollars were in stock, with records for instruments. The display featured items priced 25 cents to 4 dollars. Purchases offered on easy terms with Charles Burke in charge.

Baldwin Pianos Grafton Columbia Charles Burke

New Phono Demonstration Draws Public Interest

The article notes a cordial welcome to the public for a demonstration of the newest phonograph model and explains how any item carried by the new business could be purchased via an easy payment plan.

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