Subscriptions and notices listing rates and rights
Subscription rates show 75 cents a month and 8.40 yearly for carrier delivery. by mail one year six dollars, six months three dollars, three months one dollar fifty. Paper notes post office entry in Grafton West Virginia as second class matter. Notices include Associated Press rights and policy for communications and advertisements from agencies in New York and Chicago.
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Atricum
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
National
E.clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North
Michigan Avenue
Strikes and Unemployment Policy Stir West Virginia Labor Debate
The Wheeling Intelligencer notes talk of a general coal strike set for April 1 as miners and operators hesitate to begin negotiations. It weighs public policy on unemployment compensation amid potential strikes, warning against granting benefits to workers who abandon jobs during disputes.
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Wheeling Intelligencer
American Association of Railroads
United Mine Workers
Appalachian Producers
West Virginia
Tme
Defeat of State Labor Relations Bill shocks House
The State Labor Relations Bill fails in the House by 47 to 45, surprising backers led by the United Mine Workers. Backers refused moderate amendments, alienating moderates and raising questions about motives. Opponents urge voters to support them in the March 18 election in Grafton, with John W. Knotts seeking public confidence and reelection.
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C.S
Charleston
United Mine Workers
House of Delegates
Grafton
John W. Knotts
Burke Chase for Mayor Seeks March 18 Support
A political announcement from Burke Chase seeking voter backing for mayoral race. He notes securing one of two nominations and urges citizens and supporters to back his plan to run the community’s eight million dollar corporation on sound business lines. The plea asks for continued favor on March 18.
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Chase, Burke
Stewart Says Japanese Cautions On Adding Enemies in Orient
Central Press columnist Charles P. Stewart argues Uncle Sam must brace for every possible Pacific danger from Japan. He notes American observers doubt an all-out war with the United States and Britain, cites Japan's bluffing diplomacy, and questions Russia's strength and Stalin's moves. The piece casts Japan as cautious but potentially risky with the US Australia and China in conflict, and mocks Japanese industrial efficiency and military reliability.
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Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Uncle Sam
Pacific
Orient
Far East
United States
Britain
England
Australia
Singapore
Tokio
Moscow
Comrie Stalin
Nipper
Japan
Russia
Theodore Roosevelt
Provident
Porwith
Gialia
Manchukuo
Port Arthur
Sandy Hook
Vladivostok
Finland
Germany
Balkans
Asia
China
Stalin
Mrs Mitchell Dies in Clarksburg Home Incident
Mrs. Mervin Mitchell, 39, sister of Ernest L. Simpson a Harri son county house of delegates member, died after a home incident on Lanberts Run in Clarksburg last night.
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Clarksburg
Mervin Mitchell
Ernest L. Simpson
House of Delegates
Harrison County
Lanberts Run
Radio Schedule Fragments From West Virginia Station
An OCR fragment lists 5:00 to midnight programming for WMMN Fairmont West Virginia with CBS NBC and MBS shows. Included are The Goldbergs, Irene Wicker, Little Orphan Annie, Jack Armstrong, Captain Midnight, Amos ’n’ Andy, Crime and sports blocks, talk and music programs, and various network lineups. The list names multiple stations and hosts providing a snapshot of a 1941 era broadcasting slate.
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CBS
WMMN
NBC
WJZ
Irene Wicker
Nbc-Weaf
MBS
Johnn B. Hughes
KDEA
Cbs-Wabc
the O'Neills
Nbc-Wblk
Shaft
Parker & Circus
Jack Armstrong
Happy Gordon's
Rangers
Fred Waring
WKBW
Fulton Lewis, Jr
Amos ‘N' Andy
Band
John W. Vandercook
Lanny Ross
Morgan
al Pearce
Gang
WBLK
WEAF
WOR
The
Voice of Liberty
Everyman's Theatre
WABC
Campbell’s Playhouse
WBLY
Cbs-Wmmn
Wings of Destiny
Raymond Gram Swing
Madison Square Garden
Eric Vigh
Billy Loose
Mbs-Wor
Harry Wismer
Joan Edwards
Teddy Powell
Orch
Lani McIntyre
KDKA
Alec Templeton
KNX
News of the World
Mal Hallett
Art Kassel
Shep Fields
WBIK
Dick Kuhn
Dene Krupa
Lou Breess
Unlimited Horizons
Vagabonds
Russ Morgan
Horace Heidt
Vaughn Monroe
Leighton Noble
Kate Smith
Stone in Charge Charleston WV recruits district
Second Lieut. Edmond C. Stone Jr assumed temporary command of the Army West Virginia recruiting district, replacing Capt. R. N. Ott who sustained the loss of an eye and other injuries in a recent automobile accident. The item closes with a proverb about contentment from Alexander-Colton.
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Charleston
Edmond C. Stone,Jr
Army
West Virginia
R. N. Ott
Alcoholism Overcome by Safe Scientific Method
A sensitive advertisement claims a wondrous treatment to overcome alcoholism. It touts a safe, proven method that is effective, tasteless, and can be added to food or drink without the person’s knowledge. The message emphasizes stealth and universal applicability for liquor craving sufferers.
Reminiscences of Tidewood Summer and Family Life
A vivid fragmented memoir captures summers at Tidewood with Pop, Kitty, Molly, Rosey and neighbors. Childhood scenes unfold at Ocean View, Cape May, and Frankford, mixing family dynamics, social curiosities, cricket talk, and the pull of society pages, all set against the Jersey shore and a Quaker town. The narrator recalls tea in the arbor, Myrtle’s kitchen, and the pull of community, memory, and identity through decades.
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Tidewood
Knut
Cape May
Quarza
Sime
Nasenott Ritterhause
Hawois
Voy
Kitty
Gentlemien
England
Washington
Kes
Montgomery
Von
Nepadie
Frankford
Merion CC
Kosey
Pop
Thomas Foyle
Katharine Foyle
South Jersey
Mac
Pup
Ocean View
Molly
Manitou Argus
Ocean Avenue
Bootlexiter
Mr. Ritenhouse
Barneyatop
Mr. Rittenhouse
Jexger’s
Cane May
Rittenhouse
Tf Held
Germantown
Elea
Rand
Kasey
Kittentwuse
Rosey
Ali Habbal
Newsport
Atlantic
Myrtle
Lena Taggart
Nellie Simmons
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Grafton Sentinel
Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Batrobe Street
Grafton Printing Co
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Liquor Control Commission
Charlton
Hannig
Holt
Bachmann
Congress
Heeling
Stewart
Mrs. Mitchell
Fairmont
K.C
Joe
Chief Blackhawk
Scattergood Baines
Captain Midnight
W5jz
Tom Mix
Edwin C. Hill
Escorts
Betty
Als
Hedda Hopper
Hollywood
Bill Stern
Tim Healey
Paul Sullivan
WCAE
Ralph Marteri
the World Today
Lowell Thomas
Alec Templetone
Whispering Smith
WLW
Scramby Amby
Ted Fio-Rito
RCA
Radio Tube
Stone IN Charge
Diogenes
Alexander
Colton
Grafton Drug & Chemical CO
Malone
Reo Cel Grine
Ginger Rogers
Dennis Morgan
James Craig
Gduerdo Cikaswall
Exawet Cossart
Gledya
Ooees Dirkeed
Sail Wood
Sy Nosis Alor
Holle
Itcle Bliwes
Kimoes
Ault Kugler
Pravkjui
Hettee
Jorvald Pup
Dave
Vineyard
Frankford Avenue
Andrew Carnegie Esq
Vine
Chrotopher
Mark Eisen
Kitty Foyle
Ax Mark
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