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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
5
An older style advertisement promotes Gets-It as a painless corn remover. It claims easy, banana-skin like corn peeling with guaranteed results and money-back terms. The product is marketed by E. Lawrence & Co. of Chicago and touts low drugstore price.
In Winding Gulf West Virginia residents discuss preparing sorghum to bridge a sugar shortage. They note fruit scarcity, emphasize the law of supply and demand, and urge reasonable profits and prudent spending amid price fluctuations. The piece critiques exuberant buying and calls for economizing where possible.
Raleigh squad wins 2 to 0 as PLY grows stronger. Austinville visitors Mrs. John OBryan and Miss Lena visit Mrs. Oscar King. Miss Lloyd of Fireco visits Winding Gulf. Mrs. Lilly attends Beckley Institute. Miss Caton teaches in her absence. John Chandler returns after two years away. John Faust moves back from Kentucky. Roscoe Lane back from vacation. Miss Mable Lamer in Princeton. Bassil Carter visits Winding Gulf. Mrs. Dick from Bluefield visits Ward Dick at the office. Chas Henderson returns home from Virginia. Mrs. W H Miller visits Mrs. Arthur Burdiss. Mr. Miller with troops in Panama. A S Dickens visits Beckley on business. Spencer promotes nightly theatre attractions. Berkeley in Charleston on business.
Welch businessmen form The Merchants and Miners Bank to open in November with capital initially 5000 but expected to rise to 100000 due to strong subscription demand. B O Swope resigns as First National Bank Welch cashier after ten years to head the new bank with resignation effective October 1, 1919.
A fine baby boy was born on Wednesday morning September 10 to Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Cavendish, marking a joyful addition to the family.
General Pershing’s reply to the welcome address in New York City is noted for its brevity. He thanks the city and the brave soldiers who served, saying it is not a time for many remarks and that the welcome is overwhelming.
The squirrel season opened Tuesday and hunters prepare with rifles. Squirrels may be killed from September 16 to December 1 under state law. Killing after December 1 carries heavy penalties once the season ends until next year’s opening.
Army recruiting service records show eight per cent of West Virginia soldiers wounded in the late war, while eight and four-fifths per cent suffered wounds. Fifteen West Virginians have recently been awarded silver buttons for wounds incurred in service.
Government figures show two rats breeding for three years could yield 59 million dollars in individual rats. Act when you see the first rats with RAT SNAP, a dry exterminator sold and guaranteed by Raleigh Hardware Company. No mixing, leaves no smell, and cats or dogs won’t touch it.
Sheriff Foster reports Fayette county offers a $500 reward for the capture and delivery of R. Lee Jones, who escaped July 20 from the Fayette jail. Jones, a 56 year old white teamster, height 5 feet 6 inches, 129 pounds, blue eyes, gray hair, with a scar and rheumatic right hand, was serving a life sentence for the Lookout murder of Herbert Roley on July 1, 1918. He is described as dangerous and was previously convicted of murder twice.
A contemplated general observance of Col Theodore Roosevelt's birthday across West Virginia on October 27th targets every schoolhouse. The proposal aligns with statewide ceremonial activity and honors the former president.
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