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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
5
A critic argues beer damages health with statistics from Munich showing high per capita beer consumption links to heart and kidney disease. The piece claims beer drains body fluids, reduces nutrition, and triggers degenerative processes leading to a final collapse.
A magazine article cites Frederick Peterson arguing Sweden may become the second nation to ban liquor. He notes crown prince abstains, parliament parties lean temperance, and Good Templars leader Edward J. Wawrinsky influences. Social Democrats hold majorities in both houses. Women gain municipal suffrage and lead temperance efforts.
A Philadelphia placard atop a newly erected brewery sparked comment as it read The Last Word in Brewery Building An ornate claim noted by Harry H Paisley treasurer of the Reading railway and allied corporations at the Pottsville YM C A annual banquet He warned the liquor trade is doomed and society must end the liquor traffic He urged liquor dealers and brewers to exit the business promptly before the handwriting on the wall triggers change
The temperance movement curbs dividends at Pittsburgh Brewing Co as common stock falls and bonds reach a low price. Independent Brewing also declines. Germany imposes beer production limits cutting malt by 50 percent then 40 percent. A saloon is labeled an unmitigated nuisance by Bryan and Arthur. Messages advertise work courses and WALFERS PRACHT studio in Pearl Street 210.
Sergius Sazonoff states Italy's entry will shorten the war and shift neutral nations toward rapprochement. He warns no hostile power can reinforce any neutral country. Serbia should have a free Adriatic outlet with its own ports intact, and separate peace plans are deemed impossible.
In New York May 1946 the federal government outlined graft in the Panama Canal commissary. John T. Burke testified he profited over 7000 dollars from tobacco sales to the Isthmian department where he served as manager, part of a scheme with Ricardo Bermudez and Jacob L. Salas. Burke says profits totaled about 67000 dollars over six years from cross-cut French tobacco sales to canal laborers. He admits 22000 dollars in tobacco profits and faces additional accusations over other supplies. He denies immunity and notes he acted only as long as prices stayed low.
China and Japan signed twelve treaties and notes in the Chinese Foreign Office yesterday afternoon ending negotiations that began last January after Japan’s demands. The deals cover railroads and mines with China agreeing not to cede or lease territory to third powers in specified districts. Japan gains special privileges in Inner Mongolia and South Manchuria.
Church choirs urged to invite friends to form a 100 member chorus for Union Evangelist meetings at Andrew's M E Church Sunday at 2 30 and 7 30 p m Choir practice planned Friday at Andrew's M E Church Rev Wood and the Cambria Bay Evangelist will coad services.
Two prominent Chicago clergy members Rev. Leslie Willis Sprague and Rev. William Corson Shaw announce resignations from demanding urban pastorates. Shaw plans six months to a year in Ontario before choosing among options, while Sprague will retire June 15 and move to Sioux Falls to pastor a smaller congregation. Both cite exhausting hours and the loop’s influence on church life as core causes.
Two Boston area sisters long separated as babies learned they were related after more than 30 years. Deisie Ogilvie of Weston and Alice Sanborn Woodruff of Squantum discovered their adoption pasts and reunited at a Weston home after messages across families and archives revealed the truth.
Vague lines describe a Mrs Ogilvie and her sister living in Wellesley. They attended school in the same town and bore striking resemblances though they never met there. The text hints at a curious anecdote about a leap or turn in their story without clear details.
The Church of Christ in Figo suburb to Grafton plans a full day gathering with dinner on Sunday July 26. Preachers will discourse at 9:00 am 2:00 pm and in the evening for attendees and nearby Christians. IRAC MOORE Evangetlat invites all to attend.
The section reports steady progress in Sunday schools. Mrs Hamilton’s daughter Miss Lillian and relatives across Morgantown and Grafton are mentioned along with visits by Mrs. George Cornwell and Audra Scott. Wm Baylor and C B Hamilton were business visitors in Grafton on Tuesday. Reverend Jones preached at Pleasant Valley.
Knottsville and surrounding area feature a busy week with guests and relatives visiting, Memorial Day plans, and a somber funeral. A major focus is the Grafton High School alumni banquet and strong support for a new Knottsville district high school, urging local pride over city schools and reflecting on decades of school progress and farming improvements.
A visitor samples the city life today visiting Talley and its shops. The scene highlights local vendors, street activity, and a brief glimpse of daily commerce in the area.
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