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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1930
Page
4
The notice outlines Associated Press rights and republication policy and provides advertising rates of two cents a word for first insertion, one cent per word thereafter, with a five cent per inch composition charge. It also states deadlines such as 9 00 a m for same day ads and 6 00 p m for removal notices.
The State Water Power Commission issued a decision granting eight development rights to the West Virginia Power and Transmission Company for hydro electric work on Cheat River, with five side-branch proposals withheld. The ruling ends the current dispute but invites future legislative review, urging the legislature to refine the act and potential income provisions.
An advertisement touts Q-623 as guaranteed relief for neuritis rheumatism lumbago and related pains. The famous specialist’s preparation is claimed to have helped thousands and offer quick pain stopping effects. Sold by the Love Drug Co Ady.
The article notes Dwight Morrow’s sweeping victory in New Jersey as he leads a strong repeal platform against Prohibition, signaling a major shift in the wet versus dry politics. It highlights Maine and North Dakota as dry successes, and discusses broader implications for the Senate and national policy, with emphasis on Morrow’s influence and potential party realignments.
A lengthy editorial defends American ideals of individual rights and liberty while dissecting the interstate coal freight dispute. It traces long running tensions between Northern and Southern coal producers over freight rates to the Great Lakes market, arguing for open competition and opposing subsidies that favor one region. The piece notes political shifts in Granger states and the farmer base, and emphasizes practical economics over partisan advantage.
A Melbourne report notes concern for the aviator's fiancé amid unclear outcomes. Captain Chuatier Riapasora and trials surrounding the aviator’s career are mentioned as context in a fragmentary account.
The writer recalls a remarkable dawn encounter in Miami at Bayside Park where a sassy mocking bird staged a dazzling song and aerial acrobatics. The scene unfolds as he departs the city, then travels the Tamiami Trail across Southern Florida, praising the Everglades highway as a premier engineering feat alongside the Flagler railroad.
The two canals alongside the roadway act as main drainage outlets, enabling thousands of acres of swamp muck soil to be drained. Smaller lateral canals extend into the swamp for miles, opening vast lands to sale for truck farms and cattle raising. More to come tomorrow.
A Chicago group of relatives and friends of late artist Louis A Thiel stood at his grave as they received checks in payment for visiting the burial site. The artist had arranged in his lodge for visits twice yearly on June 17 and November 17, exchanging bonds valued at 2 500 for the visits.
Trust deed dated March 29 1927 by Kathleen J Kelly and husband to W Merle Watkins trustee recorded in Taylor county West Virginia. On June 26 1930 at 10 00 am at the front door of the Taylor county courthouse sale of Lot Three on the revised Joyce Addition fronting 40 feet on Maple Avenue and extending to the Tygarts Valley river.
The Mansfield paper records two announcements for the Republican nomination for Taylor County Superintendent of Schools. Walter A Wood of Grafton R D No 2 and William Grimes invite votes and support for the primary on August 5 1930. Both emphasize citizen goodwill and the upcoming election.
Eugene Sommerville announces candidacy for the House of Delegates from Taylor County subject to Democratic voters will at the primary on August 5 1930. June 5 1920.
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