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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows publication masthead Grafton Sentinel of Grafton West Virginia. Mentions editor H Holt managing editor Howard B Holt and Abbott. subscription price listed as 1.00 per year. Date appears Thursday June 17 1015 though OCR is garbled.
The piece analyzes William Jennings Bryan breaking with President Wilson on submarine rights and neutrals, his potential impact on the Democratic party, and the loyalty of his followers. It contrasts Bryan’s rhetoric with actions, and discusses cabinet shifts, public sentiment, and foreign policy pressures shaping U.S. stance amid wartime tensions.
The article reviews the German U-51 voyage from Wilhelmshaven to Constantinople covering 2282 nautical miles in forty two days without port calls. It highlights the submarine’s five thousand mile cruising radius, its success in avoiding destroyers, and the implications for coast defense and British naval operations in the North Sea and Dardanelles.
A letter from a depositor criticizes depredations on savings and defends honesty over wealth. He quotes lawyers, mocks hoards, predicts future large note ploys in Grattan, and vows to interview more depositors. The piece ends noting a Serbian typhus victory and stern wartime orders.
Washington June 18 The Supreme Court declined to review the reversal of the Sixth Circuit in the National Cash Register Company anti trust case. The government lost a major criminal prosecution under Sherman law as officials were convicted in district court and later overturned on appeal.
The Kings' Daughters of the U. B. church announce an ice cream and strawberry festival with parcel pot sale to be held Tuesday evening June 16. Everyone is invited.
A brief study explains plant physiology versus pathology, noting healthy plant functions of nutrition growth and reproduction, and defining disease as complex interactions with environment. It covers factors like parasitic fungi, plant susceptibility, moisture needs, temperature effects, mechanical injuries, and the importance of resistant varieties and proper cultivation to control diseases.
A reader reflects on the importance of understanding plant diseases like blight, arguing that the knowledge benefits farmers more than profit. The piece contrasts the personal satisfaction of scientific study with the practical costs of crop loss and mortgage payments, urging continued inquiry.
A testimonial style advertisement for Doun's Kidney Pills praising their kidney remedy. The reader, Paul Hooper of Grayton Street, claims relief from back pain and kidney issues after using the product. The ad urges others to ask for the same remedy.
Remarkable strawberry crops are being raised in Taylor county this year with standout specimens. E T Colebank toured the area today and praised several berry displays from local fruit growers. The harvest promises high quality berries and strong local demand as jams and markets report brisk sales.
In Parkersburg a United States court ruling was issued yesterday as Baltimore and Ohio Railroad files a 10 000 dollar suit against Wetzel County liquid and Blake Taylor road engineer alleging damage to property interests tied to a county road project near Grant Sea County.
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