County unit plan could raise school standards and cut costs
In a Fairmont Times editorial, supporters argue the county unit bill will raise countywide education standards by imposing minimum training for teachers and a county superintendent, while trimming back independent district boards to save money and curb political patronage. Opponents warn losses of local control, but the piece contends independent districts would still influence county schools and the plan merits swift passage.
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Kump
County Board of Education
Boards of Education
Fairmont Times
It's a Long Time Since John Had Rheumatism
An old advertisement proclaims quick relief from rheumatic pains by an Alleniu formula sold by Grafton Drug & Chemical Co. The ad promises 48 hour pain relief, removal of excess uric acid, and a money back guarantee, extending to sciatica neuritis and lumbago.
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Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Alleniu
World trade pact outlined by MacDonald plan
Britain and the United States agreed on a tentative framework to avoid new trade barriers before the world conference. Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald noted further work remained on wording and protecting each government’s position as talks with other nations continue.
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Great Britain
United States
Ramsay MacDonald
Undue influence alleged to void Elkins will
Stephen B. Elkins III seeks to set aside the will of Hallie Davis Elkins claiming she was of unsound mind and subjected to undue influence. The estate is valued between 1 and 1.3 million dollars. The suit names Davis Elkins and George Snyder in Washington as alleged instigators. Morgantown resident Davis Elkins is a former U.S. senator. The grandson filed the will, asserting it is not Mrs Elkins final will.
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Washington
Hallie Davis Elkins
United States
West Virginia
Stephen B. Elkins, III
Stephen B. Elkins
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Home laundry installs new filtration plant for garments
T. W. Heironimus, owner of the Home Laundry in Grafton, has invested thousands in Glover’s new filtration system to clean men’s suits and delicate fabrics. The plant processes 3600 gallons of gasoline per hour, passing a cleansed mix through a screened drum to remove impurities. Garments go through washing, extraction, drying, deodorizing, and inspection with skilled hand ironing for silk dresses and fine items.
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T. W. Heironimus
Grafton
Glover
Ah Aleanin Department
World tariff truce agreed by Britain and U S
London reports that Britain and the United States reached agreement on an immediate tariff truce and expect acceptance by six other nations on the world economic conference organizing committee. American circles note France Germany Italy Japan Belgium and Norway had not replied but had initially supported a stronger truce. Provisional plans call for a meeting to formalize approval and send the accord to other nations for prompt acceptance.
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London
Britain
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Japan
Belgium
Norway
Whitehall
America
Laundry Plant Busy With Six Workers Beginnings and Growth
A Sentinel reporter found six people employed at the laundry this morning. Mr. Heironimus has run a laundry here since 1899 except for three years. He sold the old Grafton Laundry in 1905 and began building a new modern plant in 1907, completed and open for business in 1908.
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The
Sentinel
Heironimus
Grafton
Foreclosure Riots Charge Farm Protesters in Dennison
Twenty two men were formally charged with conspiracy and contempt of court in connection with riots at the Joseph Shields farm mortgage foreclosure sale two weeks earlier. County Attorney Andrew Bell prepared the information read before Judge Homer A. Puter of Mount Ayr, assigned by Chief Justice J W Kingling of the Iowa supreme court to hear the cases.
No Call Yet For Taylor County Foresters To Army Exams
The local welfare office has received no word about sending the thirty three Taylor county youths enrolled for forestation work to army recruitment for physical examinations. Captain B H Arnold said instructions are expected by mail. Those who pass will receive transport to Camp Knox Kentucky for two weeks training and then six months service with the Monongahela National Forest.
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Taylor County
B. H .Arnold
Camp Knox
Kentucky
Monongahela National Forest
Fourteen substitute forestry workers to join county quota
New York May 11 Stock markets rise as reporters note a government program adding fourteen substitutes to the county quota of thirty three men for forestry work. Workers aged 18 to 25 receive thirty dollars monthly with twenty five for dependents, board and clothing furnished, housed in government camps near Tucker county.
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New York
Tucker County
Moundsville Bank to Reopen Today with No Restrictions
Moundsville May 11. T. L. Rogerson federal conservator for the First National Bank of Moundsville says the bank will reopen today without restrictions. The institution has been closed since the banking holiday in early March.
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Moundsville
T.L. Rogerson
First National Bank of
Market Brief Tumbling? No clear event in text
Aircraft American and Foreign Power along with New York Central and Western Union rose modestly by one to two points amid early trading. the note highlights small gains across several stocks without detailing broader market context.
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Ted
New York Central and
Western Union
Roosevelt Caucus Support Splits Over Anti Trust Reform
In Washington on May 11, a Democratic insurgent attempt to rebuke anti trust loosening failed as 29 Democrats led by Representative Shannon of Missouri forced a two hour session to end without action. A resolution expressing confidence in President Roosevelt and leadership was adopted unanimously.
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Washington
Shannon
Missouri
Snewmeneie
Roosevelt
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Rm Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
W. VA
Howard ER. Holt
Latrobe Street
Phenes—Business
Grafion Printing Co
Jeb
Gratton
Postoffice
Associated Press
John
Taylor
LUX Soap
Koehler
Credar
Variae
Apex
Chance
East Main Street
Grafton, W. Va
Aur
Home Bldg. & Loan Assn
Federal Home Loan Bank, System
Grafton Banking& Trust Co
Mrs. Elkins
U.S
Jersey
Buch
Allied Chateal
Union Pacific
Owens Illinois
National Distillers
Delaware & Jiction
American Telephone
Uni
Moundsville Bank
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