Postoffice Victory Bond drive shows local unity
Grafton Postoffice led by Postmaster Barlow gathered every employee for Victory Bond subscriptions with 10 percent record achieved quickly. Clerks, carriers, substitutes, and janitors contributed amounts from fifty to one thousand dollars as part of a broader county effort honoring veterans with a June 14 celebration organized by local fraternal groups and civic clubs.
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Grafton
Victory Bonds
Barlow
John W. Snider
P. J. Doonan
W. F B. Hart
A.L. Jefferys
Regina Kenny
D. A. Litzinger
Robert Love
Ruth Love
J. L. Patton
J. L. Reedy
Shay
J. A. Smith
Virginia Southworth
D. L. Carpenter
J. W. Martin
BC. McDaniel
J. Mc
Victory Liberty Loan Appeal in Taylor County
HPART-10-HEART APPEAL calls Taylor County citizens to invest in the Victory Liberty Loan. It honors nineteen local servicemen who died or perished, joins patriotism with the bid to finish the war effort, and urges every resident to subscribe as a tribute to those who sacrificed. Harry Friedman, County Chairman.
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Taylor County
Army
United States
France
Dallard
Taylor
Tylor
Victory Liberty Loan
Harry Friedman
Nicholas County Opens New Coal Railroad Line
A new six mile coal railroad connects Belya and Qualey Bridge in Nicholas County and links with the Ahwaha and Michigan railroads at Belya. The line taps valuable coal deposits in Nicholas and Ayotte counties, extending the region’s mining reach. Mrs. W A Willhide returned yesterday from Orlando Florida where she has been spending the winter.
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Nicholas County
Belya
Qualey Bridge
Nicholas
Ayotte
W. A. Willhide
Orlando
Pla
Ex soldiers may retain uniforms under War Department order
General Order No. 166 outlines which clothing and equipment former enlisted men may keep after discharge. Article items include overseas caps, shirts, coats, breeches, shoes, leggins, belts, gas mask, toilet kit, barrack bag, insignia, and a red chevron as a punitive mark. Eligible personnel must apply with discharge details. regulations cover reissue, exceptions, and mailing of records to the adjutant general.
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War Department
Army
United States
Iee
Act of Congress
United States Army
Priey
Secretary of War
Peyton
Stat
New South Wales aids returning soldiers with sustenance allowance
New South Wales offers settlers a $2,500 advance to buy land plus an six month sustenance allowance for Anzacs during unproductive periods. Married men receive 7.50 weekly per child up to four, singles 6.00 weekly, with caps and pension included. Shepherding support under share farming also mentioned.
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Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
C. Asheford
Englishman predicts end of Russian revolt in Moscow to London report
An Englishman returning from Moscow argues Bolshevism cannot continue without food and supplies. He notes harsh leadership, apathy among the people, and widespread hunger as key dangers, with scarcity driving a push for a stable constitutional government. He mentions British POWs held in Moscow as part of the North Russian front news.
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London
Associated Press
Russia
Moscow
Londor
Red Army
Pruntytown Road Bid Details Set for May 18 Hearing
Pruntytown road bids are to be received in lump sums at the county court house on May 18 at 1 o clock with a 1000 bond accompanying each bid as a good faith guarantee. The road supervisor and county court officials back a broad road improvement plan linking county lines. A Parkersburg meeting will be attended by a representative of the Business Men's Association to advance the effort. Construction will be subject to court approval, with unfinished work covered to May 19 and material on hand released to the contractor at no extra cost.
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Baeke
Harrison County
Clarksburg
Knights of Columbus
Wierton Steel Company
Norwood Park
Rotary Club
Louis A. Carr
The
Elks
Carr
Elka Club
Sallore
Pruntytown Pike
Sentinel
Court House
Rourt
Taylor County
Parkersburg
Busines
West Virginia Peach Crop Forecast Bright in 1920s Era
Reports from Grant, Mineral, Hampshire, Hardy, Pendleton, Berkeley, Jefferson and Morgan counties indicate a very large West Virginia peach crop this year. Be n Lowes of the Baltimore and Ohio and officials from Pendleton, Grant, Hardy counties visit Petersburg to discuss freight and passenger service ahead of the season. The Petersburg line will see increased peach and apple traffic as growers prepare for the outgoing crop after a summer of local activity. West Virginia peaches follow Georgia’s varieties with Carmen among the early favorites.
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Clarksburg
W. Va
Grant
Mineral
Hampshire
Hardy
Pendleton
Berkeley
Jefferson
Morgan
West Virginia
Ohio
Ben Lowes
Baltimore & Ohio
Rormney-Petersburg
Big Fruit Belt
Orchard
Hardy Counties
Petersburg
W. . Yarnell
Baltimore
Cumberland Division
Railroad Company
Scott Lowe Appointed Intermediate Judge in Marion County
Senator Scott Lowe a prominent Fairmont businessman was named intermediate judge of the new Marion county criminal court by Governor Cornwell. The judgeship is one of the most important in the state and pays 4000 a year. The court will open April 2.
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Scott Lowe
Fairmont
Criminal Court
Marion County
Cornwell
Dr White Honored as Geographical Society Leader
Morgantown April 24 Dr G White West Virginia state geologist heads of the US Geological Survey work in the state is honored by election as president of the Geographical Society of America and also as president of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists Dr Albert M Reesd Professor of Zoology WVU sails next week with British Guinea Zoological Society to study crocodiles for the College Institute at Washington He is a leading crocodile authority and has drawn attention for a monograph on alligators He recently published Outlines of B egom y Zoology and is author of Embryology with another book in press
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Morgantown
G. White
West Virginia
U.S. Geological Survey
Geographical Society of Merica
American Asociation of Petroleum
Albert M.réesd
West Virginna University
Seaves
New Oath Zoological Society
British Guinea
Collegie Institute
Waallington
Reebe Hd
Reone
Wanderings in the Or A Philippine Research Series 1813
A fragment notes a compilation from magazine articles by an author detailing research conducted in the Philippines in 1813. The passage appears as a historical reference or bibliographic note within a larger piece.
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Philippines
Dent News Notes and Local Visits Mentioned
Jack Frost caused minor damage Friday. Floyd Cornwell, Henry 1, George Martin and Wade Gillon were among Grafton businesspeople Saturday. Jen Knotts made a business trip to Philippi last Monday. Myrtle survey returned from Junior Saturday visit with relatives. Everett Hovatter, son of Mr and Mrs H F Hovatter, came home from France last Thursday. Mrs Wm Clarkson visited relatives in Felloweville Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Garrett McDaniels was ill late last week but is improving.
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Jack Frost
Irs
Floyd Cornwell
Henry
George Martin
Wade Gillon
Grafton
Jen Knotts
Philippi
Myrtle [Iurvey
Everett Hovatter
H. F. Hovatter
France
Wm. Clarkson
Felloweville
Garrett McDaniels
Gratitude Expressed for Courtesy and Support at Convention
Delegates to White Rose Grove extend heartfelt thanks to visitors for courtesies and assistance. They also thank the Gration Gentine for space in their paper for convention reports, conveying sincere appreciation.
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White Rose Grove
West
Spd
New War Dept Skill Tests for Discharged Soldiers
War Department authorized ability tests for discharged soldiers seeking executive or clerical posts at 22 large demobilization camps. Sherwin Cody announced the program, with tests offered only to applicants and certified copies of records issued. Employers, the M.A. and local chambers of commerce will feed classifications into the system.
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New York
War Department
Sherwin Cody
National Associated Schools of Scientific Business
Cody
United States
M.A
Chambers of Commerce
Associated
Corres Anteemen
Grand Guardian Scevilla L
Sein Fouty
N. Y
World War Blame Placed on Germany and Austria
Paris report by the peace conference commission declares Germany and Austria responsible for the war. The final document lists thirty two indictments for crimes without military objectives and sets the commission's opinion on individual responsibility including the ex Kaiser.
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Paris
Germany
Austria
Lsts
Shinnston Busin Grs May Acquire Preston Plant
Shinnston businessmen consider the Riley and Riley Company purchase near the M and Kingwood railroad in Preston County. The tract lies above coal seams with cement deposits, once held in reserve by Philadelphia interests and linked to a future large orchard project after consolidation by J L Danley and Wyss Hamilton brokers.
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P. Hood
Cherlin Iitatney
Shinnston
M i
Kingwood
Ton County
Riley and Riley Lu
Hy Iwrich
Shinstan
J. .L. Danley
Goa
Tim
Manangah
Wysss Hamilton
Fairmont
Alplment ‘Company
Manheim
Orig
Philadélphian
Shimnaton Company
Darysmmediately
Stade Psee
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