Longer Life for Everybody Stresses Annual Health Checks
The health conservation contest of the United States chamber of commerce, with Beckley among 262 cities, pushes periodic physical exams by a reputable physician. It argues annual or biennial checks catch early defects, guiding preventive care before illness. Life insurers back the campaign, aiming to prolong lifespans and reduce costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Chamber of Commerce
Beckley
National Chamber of Commerce
Prohibition Debate Shapes Democratic Hope in Nation
The Register reports J I Bumgardner’s push for repealing the eighteenth amendment or at least broad state discretion to regulate alcohol. Democrats debate whether outlawing most drinkers is feasible or desirable and how the issue could influence the November election and party platform. The piece frames prohibition as a central, open question for voters and leaders alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Bumgardner
Register
United States
America
Democratic Party
Bumgardner
Bridge owners seek high price for toll structure
The Hinton toll bridge owners argue for a large payout to sell a structure that cost $42,000 to build while generating $60,000 yearly income. They claim $325,000 to $600,000 would be needed to replace it, though tolls have exceeded the original cost for five years and repairs are modest. The governor’s bridge commission proposes taking the asset for far less, and the owners hint they would accept around $100,000 to avoid a new bridge at a nearby site.
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Hinton
Bridge Commission
Governor’s Bridge Commission
New River
Greencrier
Fear and the Economic Crash of 1929
The article argues fear as the main driver of the Great Depression, noting inflated values, overproduction, and a paralyzing panic that halted investment and hiring. It describes a vicious circle where unemployed cannot purchase, banks hesitate, and producers avoid borrowing, delaying recovery.
Sale of New River bridge at Hinton to state noted
The New River bridge at Hinton and the Bluestone river crossing at True sold for 325000 in bonds to state buyers. Built 24 years ago at under 50000, the toll bridge paid in recent years but is now outdated for heavy traffic, prompting calls for a modern replacement. The Independent Herald praises the sellers' business acumen while criticizing the State Bridge Commission as wasteful.
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New River
Hinton
Bluestone
True
Hinelon
State Bridge Commission
Hinton Independent Herald
Commentary on politics and society from a 1930s view
A column of opinions and satire questions elections, divorces, taxes, and safety in 1931 America. It critiques bridge costs, government waste, and policy fixes while urging independent thinking and tax reform. Names like J. F. WOUCHINS appear amid reflections on public spending and national debt.
Public Forum on State Bridge Sale and Tax Burden
A reader warns of a 400000 state scandal tied to a new state road and condemns a proposed 325000 sale of an obsolete Hinton bridge to West Virginia citizens. The plan would issue 6 percent bonds redeemable by tolls, seen as a factor in rising taxes and stagnant wages. The writer claims to hold further details.
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Lelse
War Department
Our
Hinton
West Virginia
Inventory editor urges a yearly business checkup
The Register argues for year end stock valuation and balance sheet analysis to assess profits or losses. It compares government to a vast business, urges audits of advertising, management, and staffing, warns of closures if losses persist, and notes tax rises and debt concerns under President Hoover.
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Hoover
Broadway gags stir up comedy feud and club brawl
On Broadway rumors fly as rival comedians claim ideas, sparking a nightclub rumpus. A table overturns, gowns are spoiled, glass and china break, and a waiter gets a bloody nose while brawling patrons try to separate wits.
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William Gaines
New York
Broadway
Lahrlee E. Brownel
Bonols
Sunset Pass Tryst Sparks Dark Confrontation
In Sunset Pass Trueman Rock fights Ash Preston at Amy Dabb's masquerade after a brutal clash over Thiry. Rock and Thiry flee as suspicion heats. Ash returns home wounded and remorseful, while Rock hides nearby as Gage Preston confronts Ash with his father watching.
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Trueman Rock
Ash Preston
Amy Dabb
Ash
Rock
Aga
Thiry
Trueman
Siyra
Sunset Pass
Preston
Sulien
Gage Preston
Gage
Graff
Wineter
Theo
Val
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