Armistice Day and the push for world economic control
A reflection on Armistice Day as a moment to consider global governance beyond nations. The piece argues for a world economic framework to stabilize exchange, prevent renewed conflict, and ensure worldwide prosperity, noting Russia Germany and Austria as signs of civilization reaching for broader coordination.
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Abak
Orld
League of Nations
Russia
Germany
Austria
Demand for Liquidation Prompts Local Bank Debate
The Register reprints a Manufacturers Record critique of a Beckley bank letter urging customers to settle debts over new investments. The piece argues the policy may reflect a wider push by local banks to liquidate customer obligations, potentially easing credit and reviving business if done without crippling commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
Manufacturers Record
Beckley
Berkley
Iteal
May life extend to three hundred years says life insurance
A life insurance gathering claimed average lifespans have lengthened ten years in fifty and asks if humans will live to 100 or 300. The note connects aging trends to insurance optimism and notes election results seen as significant in context.
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Mark Twain
Mississippi
Mark
Fragmentary Memo on Mexico and Social Change
An incoherent fragment discusses Mexico with vague references to revolutions and state offices. It hints at political tension and social commentary, mentioning a “modern day good provider” and a focus on work and daily life amid unrest.
Public Forum Weals Court House Painted Suggestion
A Beckley county forum urges painting or stuccoing the county courthouse, arguing the structure is a living disgrace and proposing a tax up to five or six thousand dollars to improve looks and value. The writer asks an influential person to present the matter to the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weals Court House
Beckley
Beckley Chamber urged to push coal town roads
In Raleigh Register editorial the Beckley Chamber of Commerce is urged to press the Raleigh County Court for road improvements linking Beckley with surrounding coal towns. The writer argues that merchant prosperity and county development depend on better roads and continued trade flow to the coal region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh Register
W. A. ‘James
Chamber
W. A. James
Chamber of Commerce
Beckley
W. Va
Raleigh
Tanit
Pressure for Reform Amid Complex Society Says Edison
Press comment argues civilization grows complex and laws multiply without foreseeing consequences. Edison notes risk that hastily enacted measures favor few, yet balances lingering doubt about widespread despair and the rise of class consciousness shaping interdependent interests.
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Mr. Edison
Edison
Ronain
Representa
Look to Your Insurance and the Rise of Congressional Blocs
The Kansas City Star argues for broader participation in lawmaking to reduce laws and conflicts. It cites heavy insurance losses, urging business leaders to reassess policies and favor stronger companies. It condemns congressional blocs and calls for an American bloc representing the nation as a whole.
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Bac
Kansas City Star
Journal of Commerce
New York
Congress
Vasious
Ialion
Fairmont Times
Twenty seven hero awards by Carnegie Fund in Pittsburgh
The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission honored 27 individuals in its fall meeting at Pittsburgh. Four received silver medals. others earned bronze and financial awards totaling $54,?00 in pensions educational grants and cash. Names include Bridget Gagne August Maine and Thomas Walker Alpharetta Georgia, among others who perished saving others in incidents from 1918 to 1924.
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Attemptig
Carnegie Hero Fund Commission
Pittsburg
Bkdgere Gagne
Maine
Thomas Walker
R. D. No
Alpharetta
Gig
Flemington
Leon 4. Swartwood
Shinnamahoning
Wayside
Marion E. Beck
Sos Lexington Street
Wattham
Mass
Clarence B. Shaw
Prospect
Nvertue
Carthage
Missouri
John Waters Evans
Phillips Avenue
Carrick
Coshocton
Ohio
Harold H. Gerwig
Fast Wayne Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Robert W. Edgerly
Railroad Street
Studenville
Follinshee
W. Va
Jaly
William McRae
Bonshaw
Prince Edward
Salona
Fleminton
Bya Clark Thoubleday
Woodstock
Vermont
Maid Miriam Hague Saves Girl From Drowning
Miss Miriam Hague of Farmouth Massachusetts saved another girl from drowning in Tidioute Pennsylvania on August 7 1919. The act was reported in a local 1919 newspaper noting her bravery and the location details known to readers.
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Vember
Armistice Day Observed in Beckley
Beckley honors Armistice Day by mayoral proclamation with limited observance. Post office operates on holiday hours while most services continue. Churches offer prayer from 11 to 12, and a Kiwanis meeting with American Legion officers and Hon. J L Bumgardner delivering two patriotic addresses is set for noon.
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J. A. Campbell
Beckley
Ketwanis Club
American Legion
J. L. Bumgardner
Washington
Falre Wats
West Virginian May Be Named Register of the Treasury
Reports say a West Virginian will be appointed to the post of register of the treasury upon the recommendation of West Virginia’s junior senator. Senator Elkins is credited with supporting the candidate. No specific name has been advanced yet.
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West
Odd Fellows Banquet Held by Beckley Lodge on Neville Street
The Beckley Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held a banquet in their Neville street hall Thursday night with about fifty members present. J. W. Johnson of Matoaka was the lone out of town guest and gave an engaging talk. The Cotton Hill Road from Beckley to Cotton Mountain is to be completed by mid November barring bad weather, with the Kanawha Falls segment continuing into next year.
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Odd Fellows of
Beckley
Neville Street
Odd Fellows and Tebeccas
J. W. Johnson
Matoaka
Cotton Hill
Beckwith
Cotton 11 Mountain
Kanawhsz Falls
McCreary Court
Kanawha Street
Brlanco
W. C
Tinder & Hamilton
Routh Kanawha
FAI Loan Rhalty Company
Heckdey
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