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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

6

New Method for Treating Oats Smut and Farm Notes

A long unreadable fragment discusses oats smut treatment methods, including a proposed solution application and grain covering techniques. It mentions a Dractor Plowing demonstration, local farm activity in Taylor County, and remarks on lamb castration practices and meat quality. The text also covers presidential candidate questions from farmers, horse versus truck debates, and a push by the Horse Association of America to promote horse use on farms and cities.

Mit Horse Association of America

Brown cow and soybeans boost roughage yields on small acreages

A health and agriculture bulletin discusses high yielding combinations for roughage, noting that browning and soybeans drilled in rows twenty eight to thirty inches apart can maximize hay production. It highlights timing for harvest and the Jesuits with lime guidance, plus exam notices for teachers and a Provocative piece on buying health, urging public health investment.

Death of Infant Louise Lambert in West Main Street home

Helen Louise Lambert infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Lambert died at their West Main Street residence yesterday around 2 PM The father formerly worked as a mall carrier in this city Details were not fully available in the fragment but the death occurred at the family home with no additional context provided.

Helen’ Louise Mra James Lambert West Main Street

Local Cleric Memorials Mark Bluemont Cemetery Plot

A fragmentary notice recalls Rev. Dr. O R. G. pastor of the West Main Street church who is remembered in Bluemont Cemetery. The jagged text hints at memorials and burial rites tied to the church’s legacy in the community.

BO Block Or. G Bluemont Cematers

Fire destroys coal plant at Cecil Tuesday

A Cecil fire destroyed the coal plant and tipple around 1 PM Tuesday, burning the power house and equipment. Firefighters and locals could not halt the blaze, halting mine operations until replacement structures are built. Loss estimated over 21000 dollars.

Cecil Grafton Park Enmores

Suffrage Fight Tightens as Delaware Nears Defeat

Dover Del March 24 With the ratification of the suffrage amendment looming uncertain, the Delaware legislature prepared to consider the measure. Hearings on Thursday and action aimed by Friday afternoon were planned as party caucus pressure failed to bind legislators and sentiment against suffrage crystallized.

Dover Del Delaware Poe Assembly

Bliss Denies Brigading US Troops with Foreign Armies

Rear Admiral Sims accused General Tasker Bliss of advocating realignments with foreign forces. Bliss responded in a letter to Secretary Baker, saying he never recommended brigading American troops with the British army, asserting the opposite since November 24, 1917. The War Department joined the controversy, distributing copies of Bliss’s denial and the original order during Senate naval subcommittee questioning.

Washington Kim Navy Department War Department Tasken H. Bliss Supreme War Council United States Sims Bliss Baker Tershipg Daniels Senate Naval Bisa Gaid Ntina Dea Pershing Pattman Democrat Nevada Armival Sims Great Britain Admiral Sims

McNeely seeks Republican nomination for State Senate

J D McNeely of Fairmont West Virginia announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination in the Eleventh Senatorial district to be decided at the May 25 1920 primary. He pledges to uphold the Constitution promote Americanism and support measures for workers and state development while not serving any clique or selfish aims.

Senate Taylor County United States America J. C. McNeely

Wood Leads In South Dakota Primary Race

Early bulletin results from yesterday's Republican presidential preference primary show Major General Leonard Wood leading in 65 precincts with 21 595 votes, Frank Lovgren 17 550, Senator Johnson 15 985. Returns cover 53 of 64 counties and all principal cities, with Wood ahead in 11 counties and Lowden in 10. Ten counties missing total 178 votes. Also notes a candidate declaration for Taylor County legislative race and a marriage license line from Charlest on West Virginia.

Sioux Falls D.D Leonard Wood Frank Lovgen Senator Johnson Wood Lowwden Johnson Lowdon

West Virginia Governor Candidacy Announcements

Freeman Paul Grossclp and F Morgan announce runs for the Republican nomination for Governor of West Virginia. Primary elections are scheduled in late May 1920, with voters to decide the party’s chosen candidate. Grossclp signs from Charleston and Morgan states his bid under the Republican banner.

West Virginia Freud Paul Grossclp Charleston W. Va T Am Republian F. Morgan

Crease Clerk Seeks Republican Nominatio n for Clerk of the Circuit Court

A candidate announces seeking the Republican nomination for Clerk of the Circuit Court in Taylor County subject to the May 25 primary. He appeals for the support of every Republican voter and asks for their vote in the upcoming election.

Taylor County Coun'y Togialaine House of del Mrcuit Court Taylos County

Navy Appropriation Bill Passes House With 425 Million

The naval appropriation bill totaling about 425 million dollars passed the House today without a roll call and moves to the Senate. It includes 104 million for constructing ships under the 1916 three year program and funds for an enlisted personnel average of 125000 in the navy and 20000 in the marine corps.

Washington Naval Senate Navy Marine Corps

Wife Beater Given Cost of His Own Medicine

Akron March 24 George Belley was stripped of clothing and flogged with a belt by court order after his wife Thereny Heller testified to repeated beatings. Judge Lionel Parden ordered the corporal punishment and its enforcement followed as part of the court action.

Akron George Belley Lionel Parden Municipal Court Belley Thereny Heller

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Taylor County SS Bureau B. P. Kocher Inted Marvestar Hale Industrial Farm Down Kharetore Rch Aida Gobi Wléeton Hachers jCentral Pee Wootter Garland Ty. m. Leach Asi Hut Joan DB Rockefeller Wever Qabd Henwictz United States Public Health Service Castoria General Bliss J.D. McNeely Fairmont Joseph Hatfield Hatfield Hattie Dinson Cay Cody Voters of Talence Rez Theacto John M. Toss Bremington Capdida Tha Reneral Ann Mays Counishe Frank Bennett Plore Varanasi Charles W. Boyd South Dakota Pro Gratton Freudist Wote Auditor Eod C. L Mont) Topping Lam Bénatorlal Marion Monongalia George W Bowers Mannington Wy Way HOUSE Raymond Paling
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