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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1924
Page
4
A 1924 reflection contrasts 1840 marvels with modern ocean liners and airplanes, noting travelers’ vanity in progress and imagining future reversals. It argues labor saving and investment can shift industry, as workers become capitalists, with unions guiding prudent banks and shared prosperity.
A tentative Japanese boycott against American goods forms amid the exclusion act tensions. Seen as sporadic shopkeeper and consumer actions, it lacks organization and is unlikely to spread, given Japan’s economic aims and the potential for reciprocal U.S. boycotts. The balance of trade favoring the U.S. and a desire to support home industry temper the movement.
A historical passage notes labor banks in the United States number about thirty with near one hundred million dollars in resources. It argues labor could gain wealth and financial influence, claiming labor earns most of industry profits and handles vast sums as capital flows through workers.
The piece urges states like Pennsylvania to expand forestry by conserving forests and planting new ones. About 400 million acres of cut over land exist in the U.S. with only 21 percent set aside by the federal government. The Forest Service can guide communities, and favorable tax treatment could spur forestry while protecting water, flood control, and drought prevention.
The Pittsburgh Gazette Times reflects on George F. Baker, who began as a two dollar a week grocery boy and, at 84, earns an extraordinary income. It contrasts past purchasing power with present dollars, notes Baker's vast fortune estimates, and praises the work ethic that built his career. It also comments on the changing value of money and the persistence of character.
City Superintendent H A Rice releases statistical news on Grafton public schools. Elements cover elementary salaries 900 to 1170 yearly, 117.44 monthly average for nine months, tuition collections from non residents, Palmer Method writing awards, staff experience, and absentee patterns across First Ward Central East South West Grafton and Garrison schools.
George Marsh Woolard a prominent Grafton cigar maker in the First Ward died at his home after a long illness. He was 63, born near Buckhannon, and spent most of his life in the city working in cigars, including his own Marsh Big Havanas. Funeral at 2:30 Monday from his West Railroad Street home with Rev. Otis Snodgrass officiating. burial in Bluemont cemetery. He leaves three sisters and a half sister in Ohio plus many nephews and nieces.
Mrs Penina Henderson wife of R W Henderson dies at her Glady Creek home after two years of ill health. Survived by son O C Henderson of Fairfield and daughters Lillian Christine and Isabelle all at home. Funeral 2 p m Sunday from Glady Creek home with Rev S L Cleavenger officiating. Interment in Lynn cemetery.
Cleveland Ohio June 14 Willam M Butler announces the Republican National Committee executive committee of twenty one members completing the working organization Virgit Highland West Virginia named to the lineup
San Pedro California June 14 1907 recall of the battleship Georgi turret blast that killed and injured many. J J Rhyne now a chief tire ret captain was among the survivors and lay bandaged on a cot aboard hospital relief. The 1907 blast on Mistlasippt claimed 48 lives aboard the battleship.
Mrs. Alston G. Dayton 63 of Philippi died Friday in a Huntington hospital from diabetes and complications. Survived by son Arthur G. Dayton of Charleston and sisters Abbie Sinsell of Grafton and Mary Sinsell of Graf ton. Funeral services planned for Philippi with burial there. Dayton formerly a lawyer and judge, married in Grafton in 1884, ten siblings noted. service to be led by Dr Hully of Broadus College.
Early reports from Johnson City Tennessee after a cloudburst say 12-40 people dead with bodies recovered at Carden and Ste iy Creek. Unconfirmed notices describe missing residents and disrupted communications as search efforts head toward Elizabethown and Haverly, with lines down and crews strained.
Ira Vail won the pole position as 16 drivers prepared for the 50 mile race at Altoona Speedway in Altoona on June 1. Noted participant included 1922 champion Jerry Murphy among the field.
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