War’s Echo Threads Through Grafton Reported Ages
The piece recalls Corporal William Henderson as a lone Grafton honoree at a historic peace conference marking end to war in France and Belgium. It reflects American valor, postwar praise and later disillusion, then shifts to 1920 politics with Harding and Cox, noting Franklin D Roosevelt’s influence and a September 28 1920 visit to Grafton at the Baltimore and.
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William Henderson
Grafton
United States
France
Belgium
England
Germany
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Calvin Collidge
Vermont
James M. Cox
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Wilson
Baltimore
Selective Service
Army
War Department
Bill Knudsen
Roosevelt Campaign Stops in Grafton West Virginia Visit
The visit featured Mrs Roosevelt warmly greeting locals and accepting souvenirs while George L. Blaney presented her with an oil sketch of Black Water Falls. Judgeably, Franklin D. Roosevelt criticized Republicans for wastes and debt, urged support for the Democratic ticket, and urged unity across parties though local voters remained divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Railroad
Main Street
George L. Blaney
Grafton
Blaney
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Harding
Marion
Ohio
McKinley
New York
Taylor County
Grafton Sentinel Notes Rates and Editorial Policies
The Grafton Sentinel outlines subscription costs carrier 75 cents monthly eight dollars forty annually and mail options at six dollars yearly three months one dollar fifty with post office registration as second class. It details editorial communications policies and national advertising representation.
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Grafton Sentinel
James F. Holt
John 8. Palmer
Grafton
W. Va
Associated Press
A. E. Clayden, Inc
New York
Lexington Avenue
Chicago
North Michigan Avenue
Charles P. Stewart
Central Press
Roosevelt
William
Knudsen
A. Ford Hinrichs
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mother's Day Dilemma On War and Leadership
A 1941 editorial urges restraint on aiding Europe, praises local music leader John Evans, warns against public demonstrations for keeping him in Grafton, and questions U.S. war policy, defense costs, and leadership while outlining broad fiscal fears and the dangers of national debt.
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Evans
Johnny
Grafton
John Evans
John
Taylor County
Fairmont Teachers’ College
Popular fallacies about eyes and daylight myths
The article debunks myths about eye safety and lighting, asserting no permanent eye injury from inadequate illumination and that fatigue from poor light is temporary. It notes 40 watt bulbs provide sufficient brightness for normal tasks, while recognizing elderly vision may require more. It also offers Q and A on varicose veins and arthritis myths.
Wealth and romance rattle as secrets brew at Betsy’s colony
Betsy hosts a casual picnic while tension simmers over Brooks and Natalie's million made husband. Natalie confronts a feared rift as Terry blasts traditional loyalties, and Natalie grapples with a possible divorce after overheard chatter. Natalie admits fear and hints at a looming struggle over autonomy and pride.
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Betsy
Mrs. Edmonds
Terry
Jane 1S
Brooks
Natalie
Donald
Natale
Natali
City Adopts Daylight Saving Time in Morgantown
Morgantown has adopted Daylight Saving Time by city council vote. The Du Pont ammonia and munitions plant area will gain an hour of daylight for work. The piece argues for nationwide congressional enactment and notes limited local agitation.
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Clarksburg
Morgantown
Valley City
du Pont
Setion
Upper Valley
Ohio Valley
Fairmont
West
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Graton
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Crowther
Byrd
House
Sigure
Defense
Stewart
Logan Clendening
M. D
Harvard Medical School
Clendening
J. Hi
Lovan Olendening
Charleston
Statehouse
Moon Gold
Peggy der Po
June
Edmonds
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