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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1919
Page
6
The Raleigh Register argues that war and peace demand patriotism over party. It condemns treating the League of Nations as a partisan issue, notes few lawmakers cross party lines, and urges Republicans and Democrats alike to act as citizens rather than party members in the peace process.
A shifting religious landscape values character and action over creed and ritual. Practical ethics replace orthodox standards with a humanitarian, sex neutral morality focused on individual and societal welfare and the move toward equal standards for women.
The League of Nations Covenant is not a party matter and its importance transcends politics. Senators should act by conscience and best judgment, as if unaffiliated with any party, in considering and voting on the League issue.
Restoration push condemns dilapidated buildings as a danger to nearby property and supports state fire marshal action. Advocates say earlier measures would have cut insurance costs and better preserve Beckley as a business hub.
Teachers who attended the recent institutes in Beckley and neighboring counties question the scope and splendor of the proposed school building and its appointments. The inquiry targets the plans, funding, and expected features of the new facility.
A columnist argues public purchase of railroads would transform Beckley into a model city. He suggests presenting the railroads to trainmen to boost farm sales and housing, notes declining oyster prices as aid to families, and mentions New Haven newspaper writers striking for higher pay.
A Sunday walk leads to发现 a light blue Anderson car parked by the road. The three couples inside the vehicle were later found to be in the melon patch stealing fruit and grapes from nearby vines before calmly leaving through the woods, leaving the author stunned by their audacity.
A Democratic mass convention to nominate a city ticket for next month will meet at the court house at 7 30 o clock Thursday evening September 18 1919 The offices to be nominated are Mayor Recorder Treasurer and five Councilmen All Democratic voters desiring a clean business like city government urged to attend C L Beckner Chairman Executive Committee
Notice reports mutual dissolution of the Hart Tailoring Company partnership with N Berman retiring. Jake Hart continues the business as Hart Tailoring Shop and will receive all money due and settle debts. Dated September 10, 1919. Also a deposition notice directs Victor West to attend at Brown W Payne law office Beckley on October 4, 1919, for depositions in a Raleigh County chancery suit.
If the taking of said depositions is not commenced or completed on the day aforesaid, the same shall be continued from day to day or from time to time at the same place and between the same hours until completed. BERTHA ANN WEST.
Notice of public auction by the West Virginia Board of Education Town District Leigh County to sell the Ola Beckley Public School building and its materials at 2 50 p m September 27 1919 at the courthouse front door. Cash down. building to be torn down and removed by October 10. title to the lot remains with the Board. David D Ashworth Secretary with approval by O F Cooke County Superintendent.
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