If Winter Comes to West Virginia Roads in Distress
The Grafton Sentinel condemns county road contracts in Wickwire and West Main Street work for slow progress and poor materials. It urges the county court and state road department to speed repairs, address flooding cracks, and secure proper brick and base to prevent winter damage. It notes supply delays and calls for decisive action to prevent a harsh winter impact.
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Haw
The
Sentinel
Webster
Thornton
Wickwire
Fetterman District 5
Main Street
Grafton
Fetterman
Sure Thing Promoting Easy Money Draws Criticism
Washington D C police renew efforts against code book makers who run surething promotions and banked games that select the gullible public. The Washington Herald urges tougher action while noting the public’s lure to unearned wealth remains strong and reform is hampered by widespread belief in luck over sound investment.
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Washington, D. C
The
Washington Herald
Police Department
Overalls Signal Economic Pulse In 1920s Tone
The piece extols overalls as a gauge of prosperity and industry. It contrasts harsher penalties for vice with evolving views on punishment, noting older jails and license suspensions gave way to reform ideas. It argues that rising overall demand reflects productive work, thrift, and a healthier economy driving long lasting demand for durable workwear.
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Ibe
Thhus
74 Year Old Athlete Learns Rowing At Grand Rapids
From Grand Rapids Michigan a 74 year old woman who began swimming after 65 is now learning rowing and walking ten miles before dinner. Previously occupied with housework and wash tub sessions she proved age is no barrier to activity and urged others not to abandon exercise at any age.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Motherhood and Education Critique of College Roles
Eva von Baur Hansl argues that higher education fails to prepare women for motherhood and home life after marriage. She praises Antioch and Mills College for promising good parenting and trained wives, while noting many schools omit motherhood from curricula. The piece urges courses integrating family care into schooling.
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Eva Vom Baur Hansl
Journal of the American Association of University Women
Antioch
Mills College
Oakland
Cal
Mra. Hansl
Hansll
Red Cross to Rush Relief to Near East
The American Red Cross prepared to aid Near East refugees with funds and facilities placed under Chairman John Barton Payne. President Harding praised the move as relief efforts expand across Europe, with urgent needs noted in Greece and a $100,000 immediate relief directive issued.
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Washington
American Red Cross
Near East
John Barton Payne
Harding
Payne
Veteranst Bureau
Dijastiey
Dialregard
Veteran’s Bureau
Red Cross
Europe
Greece
Sir Claude Hill
League of Red Cross Societies
D. A. Ross Hill
American Society
American Committee
Athens
Piiaeus
Greek Red Cross
Pars
Paris
Dr. Hill
Announcement of Sail At End of Week
A brief notice states that he will sail at the end of the week, with no additional details provided.
Sterling Coal Runs Small Scale Amid Car Shortage
Camden Swisher and J Ransom Johnson visited Grafton on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. Local residents including Mr and Mrs C D Morgan, Mr and Mrs M T Mason, Mrs Prudence Ludwick and George Dadismap attended to business in Graf ton. Families from Grafton and nearby towns, plus several visitors, spent weekends and Sunday at homes around Graf ton and Fairmont.
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Sterling Coal Company
Camden Swisher
Grafton
J. Ransom Johnson
C. D. Morgan
M. T. Mason
Prudence Ludwick
George Dadismap
Thomas Owens
J. B. Blaney
H. D. Gall
Fairmont
Scott Ludwick
Rufus Rogers
Everett Ludwick
Stephen Mason
Flemington
BE. C. McDaniel Jand
Hugh McDaniel
Walker Moose
Rosemont
W. W. McDaniel
Government refunds war debt with long term bonds
The Mellon administration announces a new 4.14 percent long term refunding bond issue maturing 1952 callable in 1947 to replace $870 million due in December. Oversubscription may be accepted up to $70 million, with possible further issues in December. The policy aims to convert short term obligations to long term debt while maintaining gradual debt retirement.
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U. S
Mellon
O Ur
Treasury
Gasoline Engine Triumph Aims With Timed Combustion
A discussion of gasoline engine reliability notes impurities in fuel and air supply can ruin ignition. It highlights the shift toward highly reliable engines, comparing to watches, as famed flyers Lieutenants Macready and Kelley logged over thirty five hours continuous flight in San Diego. The piece argues the engine is a collective achievement, not the work of a single inventor.
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Nowa
John Macready
Oakley Kelley
San Diego
Revolutions and the Drive for Change Across Nations
The article discusses the rise of revolutions as a force in modern politics, noting aviation and technology as drivers while detailing rulers facing upheaval. It cites the Russian example and argues leaders must keep revolutions controlled and directed, with reference to collaboration with Entente powers and unification of factions at home.
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Bradtea
Russia
Blanketed ban on loud school talk would curb voices
An editorial urges nationwide limits on loud talking in halls and calls for broadened efforts to cultivate low pitched voices among children. It argues an agreeable speaking voice benefits hearing, business and social life, and could reshape the national timbre in a generation.
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Jevery
The Prophets Lose The Series In Baseball
Critics vent anger at the Yankees after a series where the ambition, talent, and trades of Ruth Huggins McGraw and others fell short of a win. Writers predicted glory, but the four decisive scores favored the foes revealing the fickle truth of athletic outcomes. Spectators accept surprises as part of sport and lament prophets who misread the game.
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Yankees
Jhesars
Ruth
Bust, Mays, Huegins & Co
Yankee
Mr. Huggins
Giants
Mr. McGraw
Campney
Willard
Siki
Carpentier
Sarazen
No title present in the fragment
The fragment discusses reputations of managers and players after big events like a world series. It suggests prophets may misjudge unsuccessful managers and notes how pride and pressure affect judgment during sports crises.
Grafton Faces Mannington Amid Injury Woes and Weather Doubts
Grafton football preparations for Saturday’s home game with Mannington face key injuries. Poe and Davis may be out due to neck, shoulder, and broken arm injuries from last Saturday. Colebank drills players to handle wet field conditions with mud cleats and open play, while uncertainty remains about Poe’s availability.
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Legion Field
Mannington
Hall
Poe
Parkersburg
Davis
Colebank
Grafton
Mountaineers Face Pitt In Must-Have Turnaround Game
West Virginia fans expect a tougher test against Pittsburgh at Forbes Field after two rough showings. Analysts note Pitt coach Pop Warner has scouted the Mountaineers closely, with Pittsburgh likely deploying more than basic plays to counter Dr. Spears’ stout defense.
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Morgantown
West Virginia University
University of Pittsburgh
Forbes Field
Mountaineers
West Virginia
Dr. Spears
Pop Warner
Mountaineer
Panthers
Pitt
Presbyterian
Jane "Noe
Moun
Mountaineers Brace for Pitt Clash and Dr Spears Lesson
Fragmentary report hints Mountaineers must refine strategy against Pitt after a shaky start. Comments suggest coach Spears needs his team to learn more and reduce reliance on breaks, aiming for stronger execution in upcoming games.
Bethany Players Suffer Injuries After W and J Clash
Six Browns players remain sidelined from injuries from the W and J game. Bradley sprained hip and Stobbs with a right arm sprain threaten Grove City, while Cotter cannot practice with knee ligament trouble. Shoemake and Pritchard suffer head injuries but may play. Zack nursed a pinched shoulder and may be used. Coaches drill substitutes to fill gaps for the Grove City contest.
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Bethany
W. Va
Bradley
Stobbs
Con
Stobby
Grove City
Cotter
Bonesetter
Rersey
Shoemake
Pritchard
Zack
Pennsylvania
Coal Loading On The Monongah Division Report
Daily loading report from the Monongah division lists ordered coal cars 2081 with 741 railroad fuel and 1081 coke, 39 loaded, 600 mines ordering, and 485 total cars loaded including 90 local and 93 foreign, with 344 Want and 34 Coke gas loaded. Unclear items and typos persist in the fragment.
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Monongah
Samitmeretal West
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Guardian
L. E. Bennettt
the Grafton Sentinel Publishing Company
Howard A. Holt
Reeres
Latrobe St
Bell Telephone
Associated Press
Postofice
Ueése
Latrobe Street
New York
New York State
New York City
Fne
Trate
Hans
America
CECH
Wright Brothers
Tn’ Us
Chine Sho Earth
Prophets
Lafayette
Pearffests
Spears
John Knight
Salem
John Knigs
Gratton
Wesleyan
Clarksburg
Salem College
Knight
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