Political Advertisements for West Virginia 1924 Primaries
A collection of Republican and Democratic candidate notices from Taylor County and Grafton Districts. Names include Guy D. Goff Carl G. Bachman England Logan Howard M. Gore George M. Ford Davis Willis Howard B. Newson Charles C. Larew Clyde Lake Byron S. Dilworth Merle Watkins I L Jackson Earl J DeMoss J E Rogers Walter E Leach. Voters urged to support at the May 27 1924 primaries for positions from Governor and U S Senator to Sheriff and Justice of the Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KOR
Taylor County
West Virginia
England
Logan
W. We
Howard M. Gore
Clarksburg
W. Va
Howard
Newson
A. Graton
Tay
Joate
Sherff
Mobileta
Tama
the Business College
Tha Kentucky University
Charles C. Larew
House of Delegates
I. L. Jackson
Plemington
W. Vayne
Justice of the Peace
Grafton
L. C. Haymond
Fetterman
J. EB. Roger
Blueville
Taylor County Republican Judicial Nominations May 27 1924
A digest of campaign notices from Taylor County announcing Republican candidacies for County Commissioner Assessor Prosecuting Attorney and Board of Education with all names and districts listed each seeking votes and support for the May 27 1924 primary.
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Vor
County
Taylor County
Republicaa
Ellsworth Mevicker
Webster
W. Va
Prosecutttorney
William P. Samplis
Political dope and other events in Taylor county
A sequence of campaign notices and attacks. E N Lock, assessor, urges voters to judge by record, touts builder and bookkeeper experience, asks for support. The piece denounces C W Monroe alias Gyp Monroe as a fraudulent candidate, recounting alleged past abuses and conflicts with Neil Holt. Terence D. Stewart announces candidacy for State Senator in the 11th District.
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Taylor County
Tam
Ben Rosenbloom
House of Delegates
West Virginia
C. W. Monroe
Florida
Tie Winter
Holts
James C. Holt
Neil Holt
Howard H. Holt
A. A. Holt
Monroe
Neil
France
United States Army
Gyp" Monroe
McAdoo
S. P
Justice of the Peace
Charleston
Thin J
Republian
Taylor
Mar‘ion
Monongalia
Terence D. Stewart
Morgantown
W. Va
Charles Baird Mitchell
Marion County
No Ideal Candidate for Office Says Letter to Editor
A local letter criticizes political candidates as lacking any ideal fit, arguing no perfect candidate exists and stressing the need to place the right person in the right job. It mocks entrenched power in Democratic politics and questions Republican support in Tay lor county citing recent sentiment and voter disillusionment. Also notes Lana Creek and Lsonzo Gatner and daughter Georgia Nestor visiting Graf ton last Saturday.
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Lana Creek
Lsonzo Gatner
Georgia Nestor
Grafton
West Virginia Women Seek Delegates At Large
The Sentinel urges West Virginia Republican voters to back two women, Nan Hepburn of Piedmont and Daisy Peadro of Parkersburg, as delegates at large to the National Republican convention in Cleveland. The piece stresses Hepburn’s leadership and Peadro’s organizing work, arguing their seats would bolster the party and that their exclusion would harm Republican interests statewide. It also notes McAdoo’s California stance, Pinchot’s liquor enforcement quarrel, and a dig at political idealism amid remarks to Republican women by Coolidge.
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The
Sentinel
West Virginia
Cleveland
Nan K. Hepburn
Piedmont
Daisy Peadro
Parkersburg
Hepburn
Lena Lowe Yost
West Vir
Pinchot
Washington
Pennsylvania
Harry B. Huntner
Ashington
D. C
League of Republican Clubs
Columbia
Thom Newson's Platform for County Commissioner Bid
Local Republican candidate Thomas H Newson pledges to curb waste from the million dollar bond issue by routing funds to road construction while opposing heavy engineering costs. He vows tax reduction without harming growth, notes Tay lor county roots, and says he has no public office record yet.
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Taylor County
Luton Bridge Con.Ping
Capper Pig Clubs and civic uplift in early 20th century politics
The article recounts Senator Capper founding the Capper Pig Clubs to fund and mentor boys to start pure bred pig herds, later expanding to poultry clubs for girls. It highlights Capper's view that these ventures build character and initiative, with over $100,000 advanced to boy partners and no security beyond the youths' honor. It also notes Roosevelt Jr drafting to promote Republicanism and urging college voters to join the governing class.
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Capper
st.Lesatus
Childless
Capper Hes
Elf
Kass Sas
Local residents visit Grafton for shopping and errands
Last Monday residents and several named locals, including Mrs WW Hamilton and Miss Edna Cornwell, were seen shopping and attending business interests in Grafton and nearby towns. Sinclair returned home from surgery for appendicitis at Grafton hospital. Rey Arbogast recovers at home in Rhoddsville.
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Iy Balanpae Huttela
Sinclair
Grafton Hos
Messrs
J. C. Shrayer
C. M. Sinclair
G. BE. Martin
Naylor
Grafton
J. .N. Foreman
Philippi
Edna Cornwell
Pruntytown
Charley Shaw
Marquess
Gallaher-William Tige Wedding Held at Parsonage
The marriage of Miss Virginia Gallaher daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Gallaher to William Tige of Lincoln street son of Mrs Thomas Tige of Bluemont was performed Saturday evening at the parsonage of the M B church onto avenue by Reverend Bishop. The bride wore dark blue. There were no attendants. Mr Tige works at the local B and O shops as a mechanic. They will reside with the bride's parents on Lincoln street for the present.
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Virginia Gallaher
Charles Gallaher
William Tige
Lincoln Street
Thomas Tige
Bluemont
Sii
Drews M. B
Ongto Avenue
Marrial
Tige
Mediaale
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Suffrage of the People
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America
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Ing
Partin
George M. Ford
Bratw
Citi
Rep. Davis
Republians
D. M. Willis
Monongalia County
Homer Yates
Clyde Lake
Ind
Byron
Dilworth
iTo
W. Merle Watkins
Justices of the Peace
Chas. R. Lilly
Earl
Demoss
Vetera
Walter E. Leach
Jana All
Thos. H. Newson
B. A. Waugh
C. C. King
Grafton, W. Va
Lama
Sommiestoner
Atherey
Jacob R. Morgan
C. St, Clair
Board OF Education
Ita Publican
Presi
Grafton Independent
W. A. Beavers
House
Repubilian
A. J. Morgan
E. N. Lock
John T. McGraw
Junior Brown
Gall
William G. McAdoo
California
Mr. McAdoo
Coolidge
Tom Newson
Mon-Wed-Pri
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Arthur Capper
Kansas
United States Senate
Aig
Pes Tor Cme
Ddy
Roosevelt
Wevtary
Navy
Republican Navonal Comiittes
Collegs Republicarrellos
Republican Party
Bennett & Son
Math St
Republican Women Voters
First Congressional District
Onan
Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
Republican Platform. It
Gressman
J. A. Meredith
Meredith
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