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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1924

Page

4

PLEA FOR FACTS And Ford Rubber News

The Grafton Sentinel editors urge openness in county court proceedings, defending timely publication and editorial duty. Henry Ford is reported buying 1000 acres in Florida to grow rubber, risking a continental shift in supply, reducing reliance on foreign rubber and British controlled sources.

McNamara Webster Sentinel the Sentinel Florida Henry Ford United States Ford

Barleycorn at Bay International Dry Navy Advances

International treaty progress smooths enforcement of the liquor law. Similar arrangements with Germany and Sweden are in motion, with other maritime nations expected to follow. The dry navy funded by Congress will soon target all boats regardless of nationality.

United States Great Britain Germany Sweden Congress

In loco parentis and hopes for farm policy

A Baltimore Sun commentary argues the Child Labor Amendment would shift control of children from parents to the government, restricting work for those under eighteen and potentially shaping education and health policy. It contrasts this with the McNary Haugen farm bill setback and notes rising wheat prices, signaling farmers’ disillusionment with politicians.

Senate of United States House of Representatives Congress Chicago Becaus Harriman National Bank of New York Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Warren §. Stone Senator la Follette

No Contest in Upshur County

Buckhannon June 7 There will be no contest over the result of the recent primary in Upshur county. Joseph N Shaw who was a Republican candidate for sheriff nearly secured the nomination filed for a recount but after watching the canvass for a few districts he withdrew his petition as Miss Frances Roget.

Buckhannon Ther Upshur Joseph N. Shaw Nelay

Does the Auto Make Us Better

A reflective piece by W. W. McDaniel questions whether automobiles are a blessing or a curse. It weighs progress against danger as roads claim lives, threaten virtue, and disrupt daily life, while acknowledging the allure of smooth travel and fading traditional comforts.

W. W. McDaniel

Small Boys Wreck A Railroad Train

Two young boys in Worcester confessed to causing a wreck on the Boston and Albany line last Tuesday afternoon. Detectors say three people were killed in the Taglight Express crash. Boy names include Robert Boria and Michael Feriole, ages six and seven, with the crime revealed by detectives. Mrs C A Lowe was in Clarksburg on Friday shopping and visiting friends.

Worcester Mass Taglight Express Boston and Albany Robert Boria Michael Feriole C. A. Lowe Clarksburg

Health Hints by the Father of Physical Culture

Bernard MacPadden discusses coughs as signals and constitutional issues. He classifies coughs by discharge, notes dry, irritated throats stem from nerves, and urges willpower to curb harmful coughing. Honey can help, while excess coughing worsens irritation. fresh air and proper treatment are advised.

New Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Reorganization

A meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board and a special committee planned a 25 member canvass to gauge sentiment and raise subscriptions to sustain the organization. Each member will contact ten people and signatures will be added beneath the reorganization plan. The group aims to preserve the Chamber despite doubts and discusses options including a full or part time secretary and possible amalgamation with other groups.

Chamber of Commerce Kendall Keefer J. A. Kelly C. W. Kelly W. ¢. Manly T. W. Engle P. D. Petty W. R Loar Harry Friedman C. E. Wyckoff R. M. Parrish H. Hl.murray Samuel Jenkins Grafton

Day Party Choses National Ticket At Session

Columbus June 7 The prohibition party adopted a national ticket after delegates withdrew from the floor and a rebuke to evangelist A P Gouthey who had been nominated for vice president then dropped from the ticket Nominees were H P Faris for president Miss Mariel Brehm of Long Beach Calif for vice president Gouthey and Colonel Alfred L Moody were defeated for the presidential nomination by 80 to 40 and 2 for Varney The party moved to make the nomination unanimous but Gouthey withdrew narrating a call by God for his evangelical work and moving to substitute a different plan

Columbus Prohibition Party A. P Gouthey Seattle Wash Vic H. P. Faris Clinton Mariel Brehm Long’ Beach Calif Misa Brehm Gouthey Alfred L Moody Waterloo Mr. Paris William F. Varney New York Presbyterian Church

Prohibition Party Nominates H. P. Faris for President

In Harrisburg the Prohibition Party’s national convention formally nominated H. P. Faris of Clinton Missouri for president amid debates over party strategy and leadership. Miss Brehm was acclaimed for vice president after withdrawals trimmed delegates from 150 to 134. The platform defended religion in government, called for law enforcement, ballot access for minorities, and U.S. submission to world court. Faris, born in Bellefontaine Ohio, has long served as party treasurer and campaigned as a prohibitionist since 1884.

Rey Aaron Watkins Tiga Migs Brehm Goathey D. Leith Colvin New York Dr. Watkit Marke United States Colvin Miss Brehm Attechon Faris Robert H. Patton National Minis Law and Order Patton Donald MacMillan New Jersey National Committee Ding World Court National League B. E. P. Pugh Harrisburg Virgil G. Rey California Pugh Washington West Virginia Samuel Dorsey George W. Ogden Columbus H. P. Faris Clinton Prohibition Party Bellefontaine Missouri

State Repairs Hazardous Printytown Road Site

A road crew is repairing a bad place on Printytown Road across the river on the hill near the Hazel Atlas Glass Co. A concrete retaining wall has been added and once it sets, concrete base work and brick paving will follow. Officials estimate about one week to finish and reopen the road. The project costs around 3500 dollars.

Maki ‘Ng Printytown Hazel-Atlas Glass Co

Believe President Millerand Will Quit

Observers in parliamentary chambers believe President Millerand is preparing an early resignation as he finishes consultations and appears to be winding down political duties. The masa media notes suggest signals of an imminent step back from office.

Millerand

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