Prosecutor Seeks Dismissal After Not Guilty Verdict
In Mercer county the prosecutor, H. B. Lee, urged dismissal of the jury after George Ashford was acquitted on prohibition charges. Judge J. Frank Maynard postponed further jury trials this week, citing juror pleas and upcoming circuit court, while Lee called the verdict a as palpable miscarriage of justice. The court allowed the statement to become part of the record.
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Mercer County
H. B. Lee
George Ashford
J. Frank Maynard
Circuit Court
Lee
Idle land should be growing forest trees
Forest tree planting has established itself in America. Twenty years ago very few forest trees were being planted, says the American Forestry Magazine. Now they are being set out by the millions. The growth and impact of forest tree planting can be seen in state forests where 20,671,972 white pine trees have been planted. The article urges towns to create municipal woodlots or community forests on idle land to support forest products which are the backbone of industry, noting demand for pine and walnut and the loss of original white pines and walnut from war impact.
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America
American Forstry Magazine
American Forestry Association
Bluefield Telegraph
Prominent Officials to Visit Annual Soldiers Reunion
Public officials and businessmen from Jackson Mason and Roane counties will address the annual soldiers reunion in Ripley August 17 to 19. Jackson Post 107 American Legion leads the celebration with speakers including Congressman I M Foster Senator Davis Elkins Governor E F Morgan Congressman Harry Woodyard and Captain George M Ford superintendent of schools.
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Jackson
Mason and
Roane
Jackson Post No. 107
American Legion
Ripley
I. M. Foster
Ohio
Davis Elkins
E. F. Morgan
Harry
Woodyard
George M. Ford
Our own idea of a humorist is the fellow who says
A short witty remark about humorists is presented, suggesting that the joke rests in asking how one feels as a light social prod. The line hints at self awareness and social performance rather than a traditional punchline. It reads like a compact quip from a reflective humorist.
Harvesting WV Progressing-Well Under Way
West Virginia harvesting advanced rapidly during the week ending August 2 with dry, sunny weather aiding work. Corn shows fair to good growth but drought has damaged many fields. oats nearly all harvested with fair yield. potatoes blighted with generally poor yield. hay crop short but secured. pastures suffering from drought.
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West Virginia
Weather Bureau
Federal Department of Agriculture
Parkersburg
admirer notes Harding broke the solid south and still does
An admirer says Harding broke the solid south and observes the split remains. The remark underscores lingering party realignments and ongoing political divisions reflecting historic shifts.
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Harding
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W. T. Biffe
Beckley, W. VA
Bell
Templeton Business School
Staunton, VA
J. S. Counts
South Kanawha St
H. H. Hunter
Beckley
West VA
Beckley Jewelry Co
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Attorneys-at-Law
Bank of Raleigh
Jesy Box
Cruz
Haynes
United States
Corps of Engineers
Haynes Automobile Company
Kokomo
Ind
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New York City
U.S.A
Smith
Tony
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