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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1924
Page
3
In Berkeley on June 7, Dr. W. R. Donald at the University of California infirmary stated that women are braver than men in enduring pain. He noted that female students are generally better patients, less apprehensive, and less susceptible to fear of anesthesia or the surgeon’s knife.
In a Berlin district, tellers noted one ballot marked for the Reichstag election. The voter's Bible quote condemns the ballot. A Spanish war prize, the steamship Tita later renamed Burnside, sold for scrap after 23 years in government service as an army transport and cable repair ship.
The text outlines the Return from Babylonian captivity, Cyrus proclamation authorizing return, vessel restoration, and the rebuilding of the Jewish temple. It notes the mix of priestly ceremony, Levitical music, and mixed reactions from opponents, leading to temple completion and dedication under prophetic encouragement. The piece closes with a quip about executive decision making.
A brief reader item notes True courtesy enhances enjoyment for giver and receiver with a motto Aim to Win. It reminds readers there are only 50 Axminster Rugs available for $1.00 at Jolllify's Monday sale encouraging shoppers to act fast.
Karl A Bickel president of United Press in New York explains the evolving role of modern newspapers. He notes rapid dispatches from New York to South America Europe Asia and beyond via cable and telegraph. The world’s news flow is organized to blend facts with personal interest, making every item illuminate personalities and nations.
Walter W. Head of the American Bankers Association argues the so called bank deposit guaranty is not a true guarantee but a form of deposit insurance. Tracing Oklahoma from 1909 to 1924, he notes fund strains, bank failures, and state charter shifts, warning that the plan misleads and endangers the financial system. Nebraska is praised as not adopting it.
The piece argues that insuring bank deposits with state or federal guarantees lowers depositor scrutiny of bankers. It states premiums prove inadequate, and many cannot afford higher costs. It contends government guarantees cannot replace personal integrity and responsibility, citing Oklahoma’s guaranty failures.
Chicago June 7 The fathers of Nathan Leopold Jr and Richard Leob two Chicago millionaires say their sons will receive only the basic defense allowed by law and no large sums will be spent on counsel or experts They insist on a fair legal process and pledge that if found not mentally responsible the public must be protected from any further danger The statement argues against a loaded defense and asserts the families will not use money to influence justice.
A grand jury returned two indictments yesterday charging the youths with murder and with kidnapping for ransom as joint offenses.
The state is advancing a brick two story building at Pruntytown aimed to house the graded school for inmates of the West Virginia Reform School for Boys. Costing about 150000, it will cover an acre, employ twenty five reform school boys plus carpenters, and take about a year to finish under contractor John Bell.
Charleston June 7 West Virginia pharmacists plan an annual convention at White Sulphur Springs June 17 18 19 with Governor Morgan and Dr E F Kelly among speakers. The Travelers auxiliary schedules entertainment Fred F Allen chairs the committee Mrs P A George leads the hostess panel. Fred B Watkins of Taylor County heads the association and will host an informal reception on June 16 and registration.
The text outlines a June program with a morning and afternoon meetings on June 18 including an exhibition by Nordic swimming champion Prot Naurellus at the big water carnival. Evening entertainment under the Travelers auxiliary and a June 19 morning meeting at 2:30. A bridge session at 10 and a lawn photo, plus a banquet at 30 p.m. The note also mentions Thomas Spencer returning from Fishburn Military Academy to spend summer with his parents A R Weston of Flemington visits for business.
Aimed at both old and young readers vacationing this summer, this guide recommends Willa Cather and Zona Gale titles like The Lost Lady and Paint Perfume, Elinor Wylie Jennifer Lorn, and Rose McCaulay Told by An Idiot. Also noted are Margaret Wilson The Able McLaughains and Hugh Walpole The Cathedral as strong choices for light fiction and wholesome Americana.
Sumner Welles pursues U S policy of constitutional government and noninterference as he mediates the Honduran conflict at Tegucigalpa. He meets with blue and red leaders daily, travels the front lines, and faces gunfire while seeking a settlement that prevents renewed revolts and secures U S recognition.
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