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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1929
Page
4
The notice explains that communications should include the advertiser’s details while protecting rights of reproduction. Rates are two cents per word for first insertion and one cent per word thereafter. Ads for same day must be in by 9:00 a.m. An extra charge applies after 6:00 a.m. for composition. Removal notices require 6:00 p.m. submission the previous day.
The piece critiques a European trans Atlantic flight stowaway stunt as a costly publicity gambit while focusing on urgent local needs. It urges immediate replacement of flooring on the Fetterman bridge and a second river bridge and notes poor conditions near the railroad yards and Creek from Bridge to Barrett.
The article notes worn planks along a railroad section near a creek need prompt repair with the entire bridge floor relaid due to loose rattling boards. It also discusses broader debates on prohibition, deaths in enforcement, costs to government and states, and a Frederick Maryland land purchase related to trout fishing interests.
In Frederick a dispute over land sale drew criticism of President Hoover and prompted residents to urge him not to sell. The episode highlighted how local opposition could harm the benefit to the community and national publicity. The president had avoided visiting recently, and the event underscored the damage of narrow protests to collective local interests.
Chicago dispatch argues wealth is not created by market swings. It notes grain speculators added up to 300 million dollars in perceived wealth in one day, while the other side bears the loss. Wealth is the basic value of goods, not fluctuating paper gains or losses.
A reflection on the Salvation Army guiding individuals to work, save, and build better lives through practical support and encouragement. Donations and names of local supporters are listed, highlighting community backing for a permanent institution in Taylor county and Grafton.
Hazel Atlas employees pledged 500 dollars to the Salvation Army building campaign as the drive reached over 1500 dollars. Captain W H Arnold said industrial groups are mobilized and factories expected to contribute greatly, praising talks by G Wesley Evans and Ralph H Cling.
Yale's freshmen edged Harvard yearlings by three quarters of a length in a two mile Thames race, claiming the annual series opener. Harvard led briefly as Yale unleashed a late spurt to seal victory with an unofficial 10 50 time.
The Supreme Court in Charleston today indefinitely continued a habeas corpus custody dispute involving a Cabell county child. The suit by S. S. Magnet against Lola and Estelle Hickman seeks return of a child adopted before his wife’s death. The child has been in the care of the sister and then her daughters after the sister’s death.
Owen Thomas Edgar of Washington D C, survivor of the Mexican War, died in Paris Missouri after celebrating his 96th birthday on June 17. The Associated Press photo notes his death as the last living veteran of that conflict.
Pittsburgh markets show slow hogs at 11.60 to 12.00 with 160 to 240 lb hogs and sows at 9.00 to 9.50. cattle scarce with a top near 16.00. lambs 14.00 to 16.00. Potatoes steady with 150 lb sacks and 60 lb reates noted. regional corn and cabbage bids vary. Ohio and Michigan/ Maine green mountains cited among price ranges.
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