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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
5
London April 22 reports curing nerve shattered soldiers through their dreams as a new experiment. Dr Culpo describes a method using a beverage named MEDGLE SOY and guided dream recall to elicit emotional memories. American soldiers are observed among Greek and Italian locals, becoming common in distant villages.
Greek born Americans from several U S Army units work with or visit under Army, Red Cross, and Balkan Commission guidance. One Springfield, Ohio native wears the Lion of St Mark insignia on his left shoulder and served with the 32d infantry Haly.
John Arm strong Chaloner, a millionaire known as Merry Mills, received a $30,000 libel verdict against the New York Evening Post in a $100,000 suit. The defense immediately moved to set aside the verdict as excessive, with Judge Hand taking the motion under advisement.
Officials from the State Department of Schools release dates and locations for upcoming high school commencements across the state. Morris Awkey, Warwood superintendent, lists graduations in Warwood May 27 and Steubenville June 1, with others in Nash, Griffithsville, Union, Paw Paw, Grafton, St Albans, Romney, and the Blind School through June 14. Attorney General E. T. England to deliver at Concord State Normal School Athens June 11. State supervisor to address Triadelphia District High School May 2 in Ohio County.
Citizens across the state receive official call to a May 26 convention at the Charleston armory to ratify the league of nations compact. Governor Cornwell and 19 others sign the call, with about 5000 Invitations sent. Speakers include Taft Chamberlain Lowell Shaw Wise and Houston.
Charleston May 22 The new statutes governing moonshine manufacture in West Virginia take effect today. Moonshining is a felony with a fine from 200 to 1000 dollars and 2 to 5 years in the state penitentiary. Possession of any quantity of moonshine is punishable by a 100 to 400 dollar fine and 30 to 90 days in county jail.
Bishop McDowell of Washington urges 400000 Methodists in Central Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland DC Virginia West Virginia to join a ten day tour driving the Centenary program. He says unity behind the drive will lift the world to Christ and calls ministers to base sermons on his appeal Now Let Us Carry On.
John Whoosit, a Main Street merchant, spent last week in Awe Metropolis buying goods for his growing trade. The piece argues against hurried politeness and insincere gestures, asserting true courtesy must be genuine and not coercive or mechanical.
The First Middle West Railroad built in Michigan ran Detroit to Pontiac with an initial section reaching Royal Oak and extending to Birmingham by 1889. Passenger coaches had three rooms with center entry. rails were strap or burr iron spiked to wooden ties and often failed, leading to iron sheathing of car bottoms for protection.
A clever device for reporters or anyone needing illumination while taking notes. The pencil carries a tiny flashlight battery in the pocket, connected by a thin wire. The bulb sits behind the lead with a forefinger switch. The light can move along the pencil for sharpening or switch to another pencil, providing clear visibility of writing.
Mrs. Q. H. Schill of Texas City describes three years of head pain and exhaustion until taking Cardus. She credits three bottles with permanent relief from headaches and warns others to try Cardui for female troubles based on medical book recommendations and four decades of use.
A meditation on how transient the newspaper and celebrity fame are. The author contrasts fleeting sensations with permanence, noting that readers cling to daily quips yet discard them quickly as time passes.
Mrs W Wilmoth and her daughter Miss Mabel were seen shopping in Pulmont, a small town event noted by local observers. The pair appeared browsing stores and selecting items during an afternoon outing.
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