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Newspaper
Grafton Sentinel
Location
Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1938
Page
4
A dated editorial urges reflection on World War financials. It notes massive postwar private loans to Germany funded via bonds and claims all such debts are now in default. The piece argues against new credit amid nearing global tensions and warns of renewed costs to the United States if another world war occurs.
The piece analyzes district choices urging support for three Republican candidates Bayley for county director, St Clair for county clerk, and Jolliffe for circuit court clerk. It warns against Schiffer and Ramsey, calls for experienced business leaders, and cites Bayley’s, St Clair’s, and Jolliffe’s qualifications and community service.
Judy Rogers hosts Ronald Long who asks secrecy amid a tense setup as reporters, friends, and a note reveal a growing rift. Bob Cushing and Marjorie debate Brerell's possible innocence while Judy hides the broader intrigue and awaits what Ronald's message means.
A religious exhortation cites Revelation 3 18 19 urging believers to buy gold refined by fire and white robes so their nakedness is not exposed. It calls for eyesalve to see and prompts zeal and repentance from those loved.
In a district facing a pivotal choice, supporters argue Ramsey would serve as a White House ally, not a trustee of local interests, while Schiffler pledges to back measures aiding the First West Virginia District and oppose harmful policies. The debate centers on who best represents local welfare over party loyalty.
The piece blasts Secretary Ickes for defending Roosevelts purge of rival congressmen. It argues he and other reformers broke solemn promises and helped wreck the Democratic party amid fiscal crisis. It contends Republicans should gain power as Roosevelts bid to run again nears 1940.
J Seligman of San Antonio led a view that all plants in the south closed under the new law. He said 50 000 workers are affected while other industries seek exemptions for agricultural regions outside the act. Some argue minimum wage should apply. workers reportedly earn 10 to 15 cents hourly. In South Carolina 30 000 stemmers and mill workers were laid off. New York Postal Telegraph starts laying off 1000 under 25 cent minimum. AIC officials in San Francisco hint at a nationwide slow down. Wage hour officials will focus on these issues for weeks. Government staff work overtime but the act excludes government employees.
A Washington dispatch critiques current budget projections for 1938 39 showing deficits and heavy spending to favor a 1940 business climate. It argues the 1921 23 recovery occurred with a balanced budget and reduced debt, noting that earlier recovery happened without the present nostrums and questions the experts focus on politics over economics.
Former Minnesota Governor Theodore Christianson, president of the National Association of Retail Grocers, told Campbell County grocers on October 25 that legislation is the sole remedy to curb a rising trend toward loss leader merchandising in retail stores.
Trustee E Bailey Wyckoff will sell at 220 West Main Street Grafton WV on October 29 1938 at 1 30 PM the fixtures and equipment of Court Pharmacy including wall cases cigar case counter cash register fountain and back bar furniture and related items cash terms. sale date October 18 25 1938.
By virtue of a levy under a distress warrant I will on October 29, 1938 at 1 30 p m at Cot Pharmacy sell the stock of goods merchandise drugs and medicines in said store John W Snider Constable.
To the creditors and beneficiaries of the estate of William J Richman deceased all claims must be shown with vouchers verified before the commissioner of accounts at his Grafton West Virginia office by April 25 1939 or be barred. Beneficiaries must appear to protect interests on that date. Dated October 21 1938 J Guy Allender Commissioner of Accounts Oct 25 Nov 1 8.
On the morning of the day, at Rosier's Garage in Grafton West Virginia, the undersigned will offer for sale to the highest cash bidder listed items including a McCormick Deering F-12 tractor and attachments. Dated October 24 1938, International Harvester Company By Wilson Doak Correspondent October 25.
Pittsburgh markets report U.S. Department of Agriculture data for October 25. Hogs and cattle prices move within narrow ranges with steady to higher tones for specific weights, while lambs show modest gains. Produce demand remains slow with scattered pricing on apples potatoes and regional varieties across New York New Jersey Maine and Idaho markets.
The article discusses relief fraud and political power shifts, noting Republican pledges to aid needy citizens while preserving constitutional voting rights. It quotes statements about preventing retaliation against individuals registered as Democrats and questions the state of electoral integrity.
In Charleston on October 25 the request of Governor Price Virginia for the return of Humpries from Charleston to Leghany County Virginia to face a grand jury indictment was honored by Governor Holt.
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