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Newspaper

Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1930

Page

4

Grafton Daily Sentinel Publishing Details and Ads Policy

The Grafton Daily Sentinel informs readers of publication details including address at 103 Latrobe Street Grafton West Virginia and staff credits publisher editor and day deadlines. It lists subscription rates by carrier and mail with various durations and ad rates two cents per word first insertion one cent per word subsequent insertions and late composition charges for after hours.

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Transfer of dry law enforcement to Justice Department

The text argues for moving federal dry law enforcement from the Treasury to the Justice Department, removing Mellon influence. It claims the shift will prevent prison expansion, curb tyranny, and end armed force abuses in enforcing liquor laws, hoping Republican support will back this change.

Hoover Treasury Department Department of Justice Andie Mellon Watney Wqistiller Tess Uncle Sam

Southward Ho Aeroplane Flight to Biscayne Bay Landing

A narrator describes an early morning departure from the NYRBA office, loading at Biscayne Bay and docking at the landing field. Captain Cobb, a naval officer, and pilot Cook oversee loading as ex Navy pilots staff the line. Motives include aviation pay and bonuses, with vivid details on the scene and personnel.

NYRBA Biscayne “Bay Fhwestern ‘Decubis Rigey George W. Cobb U. S. Navy Naval Flying Corps Cobb Cook

Inside a fighter plane cabin the author describes seating and layout

The narrator recalls climbing into an aeroplane and choosing seats in a four compartment cabin. He details the gangway, front baggage area, steward and crew, two double seats per side, and the large rear compartment. A radio operator’s cubbyhole, the pilot’s bulkhead, and an optional glass hood are described along with the cockpit’s dials and meters. There must be at least two

NYRBA Flying Boat Details and Operations

The NYRBA flying boats feature a two engine Pratt & Whitney setup delivering around 1,150 hp total. They carry up to 22 passengers with 24 seating, plus four crew and mail freight space. The craft span 100 feet with a 62 foot fuselage and 16 foot keel clearance, designed as an improved naval hybrid for commercial use.

Commodore Pratt & Whitney Aod Nyrba Airlines Consolidation Aircraft Corporation of Buffalo Cook

Runner slays star witness in prohibition case

In San Rafael California on May 22 two bullets killed Melville G Sturtevant star government witness in a major prohibition case and another gunshot wounded Grace Ber ri wife of a principal defendant as a federal jury was convening in the matter.

San Rafael Cal Melville G. Sturtevant Grace Berri

Graf Zeppelin Heads for Pernambuco Before Havana Return

Graf Zeppelin expected to reach Pernambuco this evening after radio advices from Olinda station. The airship planned a short stay in the Brazilian capital before resuming voyage to Pernambuco, then to Havana on Sunday or Monday. Attending the funeral of Mrs. Rose Jane Rosier Shaw in Denver were C. N. Rosier, Gordon Rosier, Edward Dillon, and J. O. Rosier.

Olinda Graf Pernambuco Rio Janeiro Havana Menda Ppcine Pali

Rexall Orderlies Offer Relief From Constipation

A Battle Creek physician says constipation causes more misery than any other, but relief is found with Rexall Orderlies. The tablet draws water into a dry colon, loosening waste for a gentle, thorough evacuation. Chew at night for next day relief. 24 for 25 cents at Rexall Drug Stores.

Battle Creek Rexall Orderlies Rexall Rexall Drug Grafton Drug Chemical, Co

Sale of Valuable Property Legal Notice

Notice of sale by order of court in Taylor County West Virginia for the real estate of Wilson Cleaning Company v Travis. Property in Pruntytown on Otter Creek to be sold at public auction at 1:30 pm,with half cash and balance on six months credit, purchaser’s note with security retained prior to title transfer. Also trustee notices announce sale of Parkview Addition Lot 64, Block 2 at Knottsville and two Warder Avenue parcels in Grafton. Cash terms. May 1929 to May 24, 1930.

Eireult ‘Court Taylor County W. Va Wilson Cleaning Company, & Corporation George R. Travis Said Jane Pruntytown Otter Creek Nancy Kemble Kemble Taylor County Court Terk James C, Holt Prank James A. ‘Thorperandi Pearl H. Thorne Taylor” County West Virginia Harry Friedman John M. Engle Maitle A. Engle J. H Barlow Tay Wy Va Warder Avenue Grafton Taylorty James A. Yates J. F Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank

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