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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1927

Page

2

Ambitious men sought for auto and tractor jobs

Ambitious men needed to qualify for big jobs in eight weeks. Auto and tractor positions pay 60 to 75 dollars weekly start, with no layoffs or strikes. Enroll now to save railroad fare and board. Guaranteed thorough training. Write for reduced tuition and free book to J H McSweeny, President, McSweeny Auto Shops, Dept 204, 664% McMillin St, Cincinnati, Ohio, or 1815 East 24th St, Cleveland, Ohio.

J. H. McSweeny McSweeny Auto Shops Dept McMillin Cincinnati Ohio 24Th St Cleveland

Flashes of Life From West Point and City Notes

A digest of society and military life notes graduates Frederick Funston Jr and scions of generals Hines and Conner at West Point. Also mentions Princess Ileana’s visit, Allen Fuller Jr’s letter to Lindbergh, Lindbergh hat trouble, Von Tirpitz at the German legation fire, Will Rogers as Beverly Hills mayor, and Charlot Bird's jail night over a disturbance at Richard Dix’s home.

West Point Uncle Sam Beverly Hills Cal Will Rogers Charlot Bird Richard Dix

Flag Day program honored by Kiwanis group

The Kiwanis weekly program last night celebrated Flag Day with a question list on flag history and proper uses. Roscoe Ridenour spoke on disposing of old flags, while Harry Patterson discussed stars in the flag and the evolution of the U S banner. Arthur G. Yates, former American Legion state commander, spoke on flag etiquette and display. Participants praised the event as highly informative and enjoyable.

Frank M. Hollis, Jr Roscoe Ridenour Harry Patterson Arthur G. Yates American Legion Kiwanis

Store Purchase Notice by D Digman Webster

Legal notice states EB G Pritchard’s Webster store sold with no assumed debts. Purchaser D Digman declares responsibility only for his own contracted debts and invites past patrons and new customers, with business under his name beginning Monday June 20, 1872.

EB. G. Pritchard Webster Tsolleft D, Digman

Lindbergh Celebrity Reacts to Hero Reception Fatigue

Central Press correspondent chronicles Lindbergh in New York as crowds demand endless honors. The aviator, calm and human, grows weary of receptions, speeches, and demands for glorification. He notes the strain of fame and the potential for towns to tire of hero worship.

Alexander C. Herman Central Press Lindbergh New York Sentinel Little Falls Minnesota Sinclair Lewis Washington Navy Yard New York Postemen St. Louis Lindy Louis Charles A. Lindbergh San Francisco Latin America New York Harbor Macoulag

Sulphur remedy advertised for skin trouble

An advertisement touts Mentho Sulphur as a quick cure for eczema and itchy skin, claiming germ destroying properties and immediate cooling relief after first use. It notes availability from druggists and asserts safety.

Iskin

British Cigarettes Shortened by Tax Change

London reports that an eighth of an inch has been removed from British cigarettes after Winston Churchill added a higher tobacco tax to help balance the budget. Despite the cut, popular brands still sell at 20 for a shilling, a fact little known until Labour MPs highlighted the levy in Parliament as part of their push for cheaper bread and breakfast.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons Labor

West Virginia's beauty urged in Conservation pamphlet

A piece from Conservation, the West Virginia Game and Fish Commission newsletter, extols West Virginia’s diversity and asks citizens to travel widely within the state. It highlights Seneca Rock in Pendleton County and Ice Mountain in Hampshire County, urging exploration of local wonders and native flower species.

West Virginia Conservation Gondollas Alps Spruce Mountain Seneca Rock North Fork Potomac River Pendleton County Hampshire County

West Virginia First Make it the Object of Your Vacation

The passage invites travelers to explore a mosaic of natural wonders across West Virginia. It highlights sites such as the Falls of the Blackwater Hawk's Nest Cheat Canyon Cooper's Rocks and more. it promotes visiting Organ Cave Kate's Mountain Greenland Gap Spruce Knob Harper's Ferry and Greenbrier areas. It urges readers to learn the interesting things of their own state and make it the focus of a vacation.

Blackwater Hawk’s Nest Cheat Canyon Cooper's Rocks Pinnacles Chimney Rock Candy's Castle Springs Organ Cave Monroe Kate's Mountain Greenbrier Greenland Gap Cosner's Gap Spruce Knob Harper's Ferry Seat West Virginia

Coolidge May Have New Dish For Him In West

Pierre South Dakota June 16 A chosen tenderloin steak from a South Dakota buffalo may be the chief dish of one of President Coolidge's first meats in the Black Hills A buffalo tenderloin weighing ten pounds will be presented to the President when he stops in the capital city by George Jaynes Pierre butcher During Theodore Roosevelt era Mr Jaynes sent a Buffalo tenderloin for the White House table.

Pierre South Dakota

Iowa farmers grow strong new oat Togold

Des Moines reports that Iowa farmers will harvest this year a new oat selection named Togold. Developed from a single plant by Prof. L. C. Burnett in 1906, it emerged after two decades of cooperative Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station and U.S. Department of Agriculture work. Togold promises high yield, sturdy straw, and stem rust resistance, with an average acre yield of 63.4 bushels versus 64.3 for Towar.

Des Moines Iowa

Search River to Find Bodies of Missing Ranchers

Debris near Anaconda Montana is under search for missing ranchers after a dam failed. Several were believed saved when farmer Chris N ton warned others and halted a train before water washed out a section track.

Anaconda Mont Cral Chris Nton

Slaughterhouses Run Rabbits Supply Los Angeles Market

Los Angeles district slaughterhouses process rabbits in the 25 000 to 60 000 monthly range with sales exceeding 1 000 000 dollars. Rabbits are killed dressed and marketed, supplying hotels and restaurants alongside pork. Breeders in southern California sustain 1 000 to 60 000 rabbits.

Tos Angeles Calif Los Angeles

House of D cult in St. Joseph exposed in witness testimony

In St. Joseph Michigan on June 14 members of the House of Dal cooperative cult concealed the fugitive leader Benjamin Por head of the cult. State witness Eliza Ford testified that the woman Mary Por warned members to avoid the Diamond House where he was secreted. The testimony suggested ongoing efforts to shield Por and avoid scrutiny, arousing further suspicion.

St. Joseph Mich House of Dal Benjamin Por Elizaford Benjamin Mary Ness Diamond House

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