West Virginia Agriculture College funding urged in legislature
A telegram urges passage of a bill to empower county courts to tax and fund cooperative agricultural extension work with the College of Agriculture at West Virginia University. The plan would hire farm demonstrators to provide free advice, expanding benefits from better crops and farming methods across counties.
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Mesidente
College of Agriculture
West ‘Virginia University
West Virginia
Morgantown
March 19 Arc-proof building need at geologic survey
The report urges a new arc proof building for the United States Geological Survey noting the present iron brick structure is honeycombed with light wooden partitions and lacks adequate protection. Fire risk could cause rapid collapse if flames spread through unprotected iron beams and wooden barriers.
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Great Geological Library
United States Geological Survey
Highland Candidacy Discussed by Charleston Mall
The Charleston Mall comments editorially on Virgil J. Highland’s bid for the United States Senate from Harrison County. It praises his leadership, business success, and Republican work, noting potential service to state and country if elected. The piece also lauds Highland’s longtime role as secretary of the Republican state committee and his influence in Clarkburg. It urges humane labor legislation and mentions a proposed workers’ compensation act.
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Mr. Highland
Charleston
Virgil J. Highland
United States
Virgil Dr. Highland
Harison County
Highland
West Virginia
Igmond
Republican State Committee
Clarksburg
West
Grafton Scholastics Fall To Gratton YMCA In Close Bout
The Clarkyore Scholastic basketball team lost 35 to 31 to Gratton YMCA Wednesday night. Williams led the Scholastics with 14 points while Dell Williams and Sincell contributed elsewhere. Officials and time keepers were noted. a future matchup is hinted for January 24 in Clarksburg.
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Clarkyore
Gratton Young Men's Christian Association
Grafton
Gratton Teamargi
Jamie
Heo
Fanuary
Clarksburg
Dell
F. Sincell
Sindel F
Wiliams
King
Local notes of Shinnston and surrounding towns
Community items report visits by relatives and neighbors, family events, and social calls in Shinnston and nearby towns. Names include Mrs Martha Haught, Myrtle Moffeyt, John Lowe Sr, and Cyrus Thompson with several trips to Clarksburg, Buckhannon, and Pittsburg. The Red Cross relief effort is described with calls for clothing and materials for refugees and ongoing garment making.
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Aireet
H. ‘Gantown
Vial
Martha “Haught
Myrtle Moffeyt
Ford
John Lowe, Sr
Orlando
Fla
West May
Arthur FE
Vassar
Muss! Derson
Orvilia J. Lowelsas
Henry Nulh
Kentucky
G.W. Bell
Buckhinnon
Mise Beulah Harmer
Ses Jarrett
Wesleyan 14
Ruckhannon
Marty Thompson
Is Fatior
Cyrus Thompson
TH. Shinn
Fairmont
Shinnaton Club
Stud Room
Claire Hursey
Clarksbure
Peart Richards
William
Clarksburg
Mundo Richards
D. J. Carter
Wyatt
Carter
Joseph Hardesty
Virginia Robinson
Pittsburg
Merle Cannon
Bluecrock
Miss Cannon
Moore Reynolds
Shinnston Boys
Iirls
Nerome
Moore
Zella
Lautte
Con
Valleselng
Refugees Reach Constantinople Amid War Displacement
The Turkish army retreat continues to Constantinople with refugees arriving on foot or by small carts. Many bring few belongings and rely on scarce rations while families are split and uncertain. The British Red Cross and Red Crescent alongside other groups aid displaced children and adults in dire need.
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Constantinople
Asia
British
Red Cross
The
Red Crescent
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Aries
Brum
Jiljoteon
Willard Post
Satoniendin
Wathi Posi
Iliy
Hughine Jole
Bayer
Warner
Ahf
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Horders
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Othe Nepa
Acay Syand
Tahanese
Wommert
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