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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
4
The nation observes Decoration Day with ceremonies from east to west honoring veterans who served from 1861 to 1865. Governors and officials discuss state highway inspector appointments, including Howard Williams, while veterans in blue and gray are recalled amid patriotic remembrances.
A civic address extols citizen duties and warns that neglecting political responsibility endangers liberty. It recalls Andrew Jackson’s maxim eternal vigilance is the price of liberty and urges renewed dedication to voting and public affairs to honor fallen soldiers.
A critique of the saloon as a root of societal evils and a call for reform through education and public opinion. The piece argues that statutes alone cannot cure the public ills and stresses the need to combat corruption in elections, encourage informed voting, and align temperance with moral and economic reforms. It cites the Chicago civics discussion and warns of patronage and criminal activity tied to alcohol.
A fiery address questions voters about Theodore Roosevelt and the state’s political direction. It defends honest citizenship, condemns radicalism, and urges support for tax reform, warning that taxation reveals civilization level and urges progress toward a fair ad valorem system amid ongoing inequality and powerful interests.
A reflective, rhetorical piece from a West Virginia writer extolling state pride and citizen power. It argues that public welfare depends on active, principled action by people and officials, urging reform, patriotism, and leadership to advance the Mountain State. It closes with a call to elevate citizenship and state greatness.
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