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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1929

Page

7

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A fragmented crossword puzzle grid and clues appear, with garbled phrases and partial entries. Names, numbers, and scattered words hint at a defaced puzzle page from an Associated Press copyright note. The legible bits include clues like Latin poet and various cryptic items, though most text is illegible or scrambled.

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Woman’s Head and Health Boost with Pierce Prescription

Mrs Clara Pearce of 1320 Stewart St Richfield reports beauty and vitality from Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription. The ad claims cosmetic effects follow improved health and cites relief from nervousness dizziness and general debility as reasons to use the tonic and nervine.

Flashes of Life Across Cities and Odd Marriages

A jumble of items notes a taxi driver’s risky curiosity, radium valued at twenty six thousand in a guard box, a Downport speeding fine for L. J. Sped, and attorney KR. B. Swift. Lytell and Grace Menken are said to wed after a stage romance, a Bath tobacco shop opening was blessed by a robed cleric, and a state supreme court definition calls a hot dog a steamed frankfurter in a roll with mustard. Ambassador Dawes will receive a Cambridge degree on June 4.

New York J. J. Eller Montpelier State Supreme Court Coney Island

Orange Root Iron and Gelery Tonic Promoted

Mr H L Ford of 200 Carson St Morgantown West Vans promotes Orange Root Iron Gelery Compound as a tonic for weight loss nervousness and stomach issues. He claims seven bottles restored health, appetite and strength with accompanying golden Nuggets and MG-1 products. Sold by Grafton Drug and Chemical Co with parcel post added.

H. L. Ford Carson St Morgantown West Vans Graffton Drug and Chemical Company Grafton Grafton Drug and Chemical Co

Aquitania Initiation Features Belt Worn By Man

In New York a belt worn by a man during initiation on the Aquitania unfolds among remarks by Mr. and Mrs. Edsel B. Ford and "J.C." Mrs. Andrew Carnegie heads to Skibo Castle for fall stay. London notes claim diet linked to improved student health as Major W E Elliott cites oatmeal inquiry. Harrisburg reports ex big league pitcher Joskie ordered to pay 150 dollars after operating a speakeasy. he vows to raise funds.

New York Joe Edsel B. Ford J.C Andrew Carnegie Skibo Castle Harrisburg Harry Cove Joskie

Valentine Day Massacre Linked to Chicago Gang War

Police investigate a triple murder on a lonely road near Wolfe Lake tied to the Chicago gang massacre of last St Valentine’s Day. Three Italians found dead in a coupe, one with a Joe Perardi business card, suggesting ties to Chicago crime. Autopsy to be performed with experts from Cook County and New York City aiding. A separate market survey notes silk hosiery becoming the standard for women’s apparel as cotton use declines.

Wolfe Lake Tiple Ranglands Hammond War Joe Perardi Chicago Cigar Company Cicero Chicago George Hanlon Hammond Police Herman N. Bundesen Cook County Illnois C. A. Owen Calvin Goddard New York City

Captain Booth to be Honored by Historians

The grave of Captain James Booth, marked on Sunday June 16, commemorates the 1778 death at the hands of Indians. Located on Clem Shaver’s Monongah farm, the site has been traced by descendants and locals, including Thomas M. Leeper and Wade Boice, who recall family memories and fences built around Booth’s grave. A Texas descendant recently sought details for a Booth family history.

James Booth Monongah Clem Shaver Demcratic National Committee Democratic Committee West Virginia Thomas M. Leeper Monon Bath Nathaniel Cochran Capt. Booth Mary (Cochran) Bowman Wade Boice Boothsville B. K. Martin Charles E. Manley Harrison Manley I. A. Barnes Bentonberry Harry E. Engle Fairmont Texas Booth

Kiwanis discuss funds and citizenship address in Grafton

The Kiwanis club reviewed the dis position of funds from The Womanless Wedding with 200 dollars allocated to the Boy Scouts summer camp and 100 dollars to the Salvation Army. A 12.20 balance remained in the treasury as Dr. R. B. Petty and Ray Keener joined as members. Rev H S Workman spoke on Citizenship urging good citizenship, flag respect, taxes, and voting. Plans include hosting Philippi Kiwanisans and a Father and Son meeting next week to observe Mother's Day and Sunday services.

Kiwanis Committee Kiwanis Salvation Army Kiwanis Treasury R. B. Petty Ray Keener Frank Collins Pauline Fordyce Workman St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church Paul Apostle Grafton Philippi Kiwanians

Stock Market Strained by High Rates Across Markets

The stock market remained constrained by high money rates with price moves flipping between bulls and bears. Call money hit 14 percent as steel firms report continued output above capacity and mixed deliveries. A Paris funeral cost the French treasury about $12,000, while 1925 audits show double that for Jean Jaures' body transfer.

Stanley W. Prenson Associated Press Financial New York Iron Age Paris Marshal Foch Jean Jaures Pantheon

Morgantown cyclone relief fund appeal grows

Morgantown reports damage from a cyclone last Thursday with damage at $125000 and a relief fund target of 10000. Report shows 51 families need aid, 15 houses destroyed and 112 other buildings damaged. 124 families affected, 61 requiring aid. Contributions include individuals churches and organizations. 1500 already raised. Also mentions Volga dyke project in Russia and a note on Congress adjournment.

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