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Associated Press
Grafton hosts Knights Templar conclave and local business drive
The article notes a two day visit in Grafton for the Grand Commandry of the Knights Templar of West Virginia with emphasis on hospitality and community pride. It covers a Taylor County Board of Trade member drive led by Karl Nuzum and E M Jackson and urges broad local support. It also memorializes Edward Payson Weston, famed long distance walker, who died in New York at age ninety, and comments on the decline of walking as a common sport amid rising automobile use.
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Grafton
Grand Commandry
Knights Templar
West Virginia
Ag Graftonians
Taylor County Board of Trade
Karl J. Nuzum
Board of Trade
Taylor County
Edward Payson Weston
New York
Weston
Chicago
Atlantic
Pacific
Legion
Knights of the Road
Family Newspaper Follies and Shared Editions
An old column argues readers hoard newspapers as families split pages. It notes front page news and editorials appeal to all, and jokes that for a few cents more a day each member could own a full paper. It suggests practical uses for excess sheets in kitchen and furnace warmth.
Open Cars Return as Sport Models Catch On
The article notes a shift back toward open cars as demand grows for sun and air. Closed cars remain popular with families expanding their garages, while younger buyers favor sport models and convertible tendencies may spread.
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Aydin
Raya
Big crowds for opera in Cleveland crowds admire steadfast grand
The Metropolitan Opera Company of New York plays Cleveland drawing about 8 000 for nightly performances. A dramatist notes the enduring appeal of grand opera, unchanged for decades, drawing wide public interest and comment.
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Metropolitan Opera Company of
New York
Cleveland
Grand Opera
Jazz Age Tells of Fine Art and War’s End
A discussion of a jazz age audience preferring fine art over popular entertainments, then a World War I analysis from Army War College recounts how American troops, fighting as an American army, contributed to the rapid victory at the Argonne. It notes debates on Allied coordination versus American autonomy and asserts the war was won decisively by the Americans.
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Army War College
Pershing
Marshal Foch
Argonne
Prosperous industries hint at efficiency and prosperity
The text suggests that wealthier sectors rely on efficient management, arguing that systematic efficiency drives prosperity. It notes an interesting parallel as the most prosperous in the field stand out through disciplined practices.
Bank review warns money tight may stall growth
The May Monthly Bank Letter from The National City Bank of New York notes continued money tightness threatens business expansion. It warns easing rates would be temporary and could be followed by higher rates in fall, risking export trade and foreign funding as U.S. credit conditions linger.
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National City Bank of New York
Gity Bank of
New York
Gnds
Rise of the group pay system in prosperous industries
Investigators note higher labor efficiency with fewer workers and rising output versus three years ago. Improved machinery helps, but labor counts more. The coal and textile sectors illustrate the trend toward group compensation, where six or more workers share a group rate and self supervision replaces heavy oversight. The system rewards the able and ambitious worker.
Reconditioning Your Model T For Max Service Life
A Ford dealer can estimate replacement part costs to avoid bigger future repairs. Labor for generator, universal joint, carburetor, steering gear, radiator, rear axle, motor and transmission overhauls ranges from $1.50 to $22.50. Parts cost remains low due to Ford's low profit margin policy.
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Ford
Game Land Fish Commission lays down law to aides
Charleston May 14 The game land fish commission has laid down the law to its game protectors throughout the state by direction of the commission the executive secretary wrote a letter to all protectors demanding their best effort and readiness to follow up complaints of all game fish and forest law violations. It urges protectors to have full evidence before arrests, to carry out all orders, and to resign if unable to show results. The letter emphasizes cooperation and conservation efforts under L G Smith executive secretary.
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Charleston
Game Land Fish Commission
Commission
L. G. Smith
Trench Death and Senate Tariff Debate Summary
Continued coverage notes a trench death with police tracking a taxi driver missing with $300 on him and possible witnesses. The article also details Senate farm relief action while House Republicans hear Western state tariff proposals on hides, meat, and livestock amid ongoing tariff debate.
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House
Ways and Means
Western Farm State Representatives
Mystery Still Continued From Page at Huntington Case
David De Moulpled, 20, neighbor of the Huntingtons, recalls seeing a group on the Huntington veranda the night Walter Huntington was killed. He could not identify the people, tell how many there were, or whether they were men or women, having only seen Walter once and not recognizing him then. The case remains unresolved as officials say they possess information from letters found in Huntington's Harvard room and hint at two flappers involved.
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Huntington
Harvard College
David de Moulpled
Huntingtons
Huntington Veranda
Walter
David
Prison Population Hits High Average
West Virginia's state penitentiary reached a new high with 2,058 inmates today. Seventeen new arrivals set a one day record, joining 36 prisoners overall. Logan County delivered 21, Summers 10, and Wyoming 5. All new inmates are men and will serve terms as assigned.
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Moundsville
West Virginia Penitentiary
Weer
Logan County
Summers
Wyoming
Legal notes on Watson suit and Clemans case progress
A Marion county circuit court suit by James O Watson against Aetna Casualty and Surety Co to collect on an insurance policy for a stolen diamond brooch was dismissed by the state supreme court for lack of a proper party. Leroy Clemans, suspended joint supervisor of printing for the state legislature, saw his trial set for June 26 by Judge Henry K Black after a delay to seek a writ of habeas corpus amid a demurrer to the indictment over forgery claims in the biennial budget bill.
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Marion County
James 0. Watson
Aetna Casualty
State Supreme Court
Watson
sret_Clemans
Leroy Clemans
Henry K. Black
Kanawha County
State Supréme Court
Leading Snake Continued From Page One
An injured man crawled along after a venomous bite from a reptile that injected venom into a vein through a puncture. He walked three miles to a highway where motorists carried him to a hospital.
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Leading Snake
Pittsburgh Livestock Market Report May 14
Hogs 600 head strong to 10c higher 160 240 lb range 11.90 to 11.75 per cwt. cattle inactive. calves steady with top 15.50. sheep about steady with top 14.75. spring lambs 16.00 18.00. produce demand moderate with varied fruit and produce prices. final note warns merchants to balance new and old customers.
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Pittsburgh
New York Baldwins
Virginia
Rome eBauties
West Virginia
New York
Michigan
Louisiana
Alaban
State Supreme Court fixes 40 foot highway right of way in Rivesville
West Virginia supreme court decreed the Fairmont Morgantown state highway right of way extends 40 feet from center line through B C Coogle property at Rivesville. The ruling reversed Marion county circuit court which had denied the State Road Commission land. Damages and related claims involving Webb and Boaz were denied on appeal.
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Charleston
W. Va
State Supreme Court
Fairmont
Morgantown
B. C. Coogle
Rivesville
Marion County Circuit Court
State Road Commission
Coogle
Ella C. Coogle
Supreme Court
W. W. Webb
Williamson
Dewey Boaz
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