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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1930
Page
2
John and Peggy explore a muddy yard full of pigs and overhear the animals debating pig dreams of food and soft beds. The pigs insist on manners when visiting and reveal their humorous, squealing dialogue as tugboat captains on the Danube connect travel in Bulgaria and Yugoslavia.
D W Luce reports Konjola cured long standing health troubles including stomach liver and kidney issues. He says pain sleep and bladder problems vanished and he can eat freely. The ad touts Konjola as highly effective across America and recommends six to eight bottles for a fair trial through Grafton Drug and Chemical Company and other area druggists.
A dense schedule lists radio shows across networks WEAF WARO WJZ WBAL WOR KDKA WGY WBZ WLW WIR WS B WHAS WSM for June 26 with times from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Programs include music, drama, news, and orchestral concerts featuring ensembles such as the B A Rolfe Orchestra and Harold Sanford Orchestra alongside variety hours and special segments.
Newburg voters watched as A. M. Larue was sworn in as mayor alongside the city aldermen by retiring mayor J. N. Lang and recorder Wilbur Lyons in a Monday ceremony. They will assume duties July 1. The page also notes wedding news and several local visits and trips among Newburg residents and families across nearby towns.
A 5‑pound bag of Honkol’s fine baking pastry flour is offered at 29 cents. The listing highlights Mazda oil for all shortenings and baking uses, noting its suitability for pastries and general kitchen needs.
Los Angeles June 26 Mrs. Douglas Gilmore daughter of famed cowboy Tom Mix was cited to show cause why the $250 monthly allowance from her father should not be stopped after her elopement and recent marriage. Since a 1917 divorce Mix has paid the allowance but now argues her husband should support her. The couple wed in Yuma Arizona and the report notes the case in progress.
A student nurse prepares for a tonsil removal operation with her mother Mrs Feet Laurence and brother Clark at her side. Several relatives and visitors from Hopemont Fairmont Gratton Morgantown Akron and Morgantown were seen visiting or traveling to local homes and inns over the weekend including Ruth Hart Mary Laurence Mary Weaver Jo Ann Vanzandt Kathryn Bias and others.
In Lima and coastal areas on June 26 earthquakes were felt at 5:30 am and 4:30 pm with long duration causing walls to crack and people to flee. The second tremor was stronger, also felt at Fort Pisco and lightly at Lima, and another strong tremor occurred at Huc ancavalica. A separate note mentions a violin made from 9,047 match stems by A G Strickland of Brownwood Texas.
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