Slate on a Child's Perceived Faults and Hopeful Growth
A reflective essay notes a child's persistent past failures shaping pessimism and self view while urging daily opportunities for improvement. It contrasts elder expectations with the need for a fresh slate and better conduct, echoing themes of growth and accountability. In Charleston a Pied Piper search targets birds disturbing library staff as birds swarm the state library building and block duties.
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Charleston
Nervous Yan Gains Nine Pounds With Vinal Cure
An advertisement touts Vinal as a delici ous compound that boosts energy and weight, claiming nervous, tired, and anemic adults can gain pounds and improve sleep and appetite. Alfred Malo endorses the product's benefits and urges readers to try the first bottle for quick results. Union Drug Co. promotes the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adyim
Peter
Alfred Malo
Lehildran
Union. Drug Co. Adv
Radio Program May 29 Listings Across NYC and Allies
Radio schedule page lists WEAF WOR WABO WBAL WJZ WGY WHAP and others. Programs include synagogue service Nathaniel Shilkret concert orchestra Rosalie Wolfe soprano political review Foresters soldiers Neapolitan Nights The Voyagers Phil Spitalny dance music Slumber Hour Rutgers University Simmons Showboat and more with times from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM and station call letters.
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WEAF
New York
Nathaniel Shilkret
Happy Bakers
Troubadours
Gold Orchestra
Rudy Vallee
Palais d'Or Dance Orchestra
Rosalie Wolfe
John B. Kennedy
Washington
Kogen Orchestra
Foresters
the Voyagers
Phil Spitalny
Muic
Newark
Rutgers University
Simmons
Leviton Orchestra
WHAS
Louisville
University of Kentucky
Evelyn Todd
Broadcaster Schedule Glimpsed with Orchestras and Sports
A dense radio grid lists WJZ WCX WEAF and WEAM programs from morning to late night. Items include orchestral performances, dancier segments, a bridge tournament, university updates, and baseball scores with various station identifiers and city tags.
Moundsville to permit bridge over Ohio River
State briefs report Moundaville Bridge Company allowed to erect a bridge across the Ohio River. Wheeling cites John Richmond of Moundaville arrested by prohibition agents after a pursuit, a car and moonshine seized. Fairmont notes J R LaFe of Fairmont named great sachem of the Goat Council, Improved Order of Red Men. Parkersburg: West Virginia Osteopathic Society picks Huntington for 1920 convention. Charleston reports Archie Mitchell of Lens Creek killed in a car collision. Charleston also notes a contract for 13 Camp Dawson buildings awarded to Kisner Brothers of Fairmount.
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Moundsville
Memorial Armory to House Confederate Reunion in Charlotte
An auditorium and armory rising in Charlotte for the thirty ninth United Confederate Veterans reunion. June events include ceremonies for Jefferson Davis birthdate, a Confederate ball, and Dixie reels. The June 7 parade features 20 bands and veterans along a 10 block route with descendants of Davis and Jackson in prominent positions.
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Charlotte
United Confederate Veterans
Sons and Daughters of
Jefferson Davis
Cherish‘ed
Ageil
Confederacy
Robert E. Lea IV
New York
Anna Jackson Preston
Gortelandt Preston
Stonewall Jackson
Jefferson E.R. Preston
General Jackson
Jefferson Hayes Davis
Robine Webb
D. H. Hil, Jr
Hill
A. T. Goodwyn
Elmore
Ala
Henry Rene Lee
Cat. E. R. Wiles
Little oRck
Ark
Sons of Confederate Vetrans
Willian A. Collier
Memphis
A. McD. Wilson
Atlanta
Confederate Southern Memorial Associaton
N.C
Joorwyn
Eliet
United Gohiteacats Veterans
Mie & Marion Hedd
President Accepts Honorary West Virginia Life League MemberShip
Washington notes reveal President Hoover commends the Taylor County branch of the West Virginia World Life League for tendering an honorary membership. He accepts the honor and expresses thanks, inviting the group to convey appreciation to its members and noting a possible future West Virginia fishing license visit. Lawrence Richey signs as Secretary to the President.
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Mhith House
Washington
Kley
Taylor County
Werld Life League
West Virginia
Lcense
Lawerente Richey
Actress Boardman Indicted For Tax Return Charge
The government indicted actress Eleanor Boardman on filing false income tax returns alleging she paid only a fraction of the tax due. The AP photo caption indicates the charge and government action.
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Associated Press
Eleanor Boardman
Five Thousand Cops Parade On Fifth Avenue Spectacle
Richard Marsoc notes New York’s security web with about 17,000 public police and thousands of private guards guarding life and property. He observes a diverse mix of officers and guards, including Irish, Trish, and other groups, reflecting a city-wide force with varied roles from Madison Square Garden to railroad yards. The harbor remains the noisiest place at night while penthouses offer eerie quiet as boats approach.
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Richard Marsoc
New York
Fifth Avenue
Tke
Madison Square Garden
New York Central Railroad
Manhattan
Trish
Law and Order
Erin
Cop
Therhaelves
Grover Whalen
Pitch
Noisy city scenes in Harlem depict drifting residents
Streetlights and scraper windows glow as bells fade. a lonely lookout atop a Midtown apartment shows blank walls and untold stories. The piece notes Harlem residents with few home ties drifting freely, while an oblivious janitor recalls a tenant by name only after months.
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Harlem
Red Men name officers at Fairmont convention
At Fairmont on May 29 J R Late was named grand sachem of the Order of Red Men West Virginia. Other officers named include H B Tucker Martinsburg great senior sagamore J D Thomas Clendenin great junior sagamore Otis Vandine Charleston great prophet TH Clay Huntington great chief of records Samuel Blum Charleston keeper of nam pum. Reports showed 800 new members during the past year.
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Fairmont
J.R. Late
Jsnelieny
Great Council
Order of Red Men
West Virginia
H. B. Tucker
Martinsburg
Sagamore
J. D. Thomas
Clendennin
Eagamore
Otis Vandine
Charleston
TH. Clay
Huntington
Samuel Blum
Alumni base ball game and commencement highlights
At 10 a m Monday the annual luncheon follows with a varsity alumni baseball showdown led by Coach Rogers. Homer Martin Lefty Tollman Hawley Hodges Gregg will catch, with 3 batteries, at 3 30 p m. The 6 pm reception in Elizabeth Moore hall hosts governors and guests. Senior class play Blood Money appears at 8 15 pm in junior high auditorium. Dr Montgomery will deliver the baccalaureate sermon Sunday June 2 at the field house.
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An‘nual
Nual
Rogers
Diamondeers
Homer
Martin
Tollman
Barrows
Hawley
Chas. Hodges
Morton Gregg
F. R. Yoke
J. R. Turner
Elizabeth Moore Hall
Board of Governors
Board of Control
Gov. Conley
Miss Welch
George Middleton
Lawrence Wallman
Fairmont
J. S. Montgomery
House of Representatives
United States Congress
Rev William J Eddy Dies In Fairmont At 67
The Rev William J Eddy aged 67 died at his Fairmont home on Tuesday after a long illness following an operation last July. He served as pastor of the First Baptist church of Fairmont for one year and was a well known figure in state Baptist circles.
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Fairmont
William J. Eddy
First Baptist Church of
Child Burns in Home Accident Highlights Local Tragedy
Kendall Gaines, 14 months old, of Valley street, was treated at Mason hospital in Clarksburg for serious burns to the head and shoulders after his mother spilled scalding water in the Gaines home. The incident occurred last night during a routine accident.
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Salem
Kendall Gaines
Dorsey Gaines
Valley Street
Mason Hospital
Clarksburg
Gaines
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