Traction Company Express Cars Serve Multiple West Virginia Towns
Notice to shippers from Monongahela Valley Traction Company lists daily express cars leaving Clarksburg for Grascelli ONeil Mt. Clare Weston Shinnston Fairmont Fairview Farmington Mannington and intermediate points with cutoffs for morning deliveries. Quick service and reasonable rates touted.
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Clarksburg
Grascelli
O'Neil Mt. Clare
Weston
Shinnston
Fairmont
Fairview
Farmington
Mannington
Monongahela
West Virginia fruit bureau formed to aid growers
A temporary bureau of markets is created in Charleston to assist West Virginia fruit growers. Commissioner Howard Williams leads the effort with Col. Carlton C. Perce in charge. Goals include securing reduced peach freight rates and introducing a uniform packing system. The bureau aims to start work promptly.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Howard
Williams. Commie
Carlton ‘C. Perce
Kingwood
Examination for Rural Carrier in Harrison County Slated
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for rural carrier positions in Harrison County. The test will be held in Clarksburg on August 28 and open to male citizens domiciled in the county who meet the listed requirements. Application forms are obtainable from local offices or the commission in Washington, D. C. Applicants should submit as soon as possible.
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United States
Givi Eure Commission
Harrison
Clarksburg
Wolf Summit
United States Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
Commission
Washington
Asia and the West Face The Challenge of Unity
A historic call argues Asia is awake and converging with the West. It questions whether American churches will treat Asian-born men as brothers and uphold Christian ideals. It warns against exclusion and urges inclusive justice and respect amid a shrinking world.
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Asia
Churches of
West
America and Asia in a Rising Global Rivalry
A speech questions America’s approach to Asia as China rises. It asks whether the United States should aid Asia with fair policies or risk entanglement by resisting Asia’s empowerment and provoking widespread militarization. The text frames white nations as needing to balance justice with power.
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China
Aod
Asia
America
Yielf
Japan
Broaddus Institute Promotes Modern Grounds and Offerings
Founded in 1871 and moved to Philippi in 1909 Broaddus Institute markets itself as a high grade college preparatory and finishing school for both sexes. It features three buildings on a well lighted campus with electric lighting and steam heating plus normal courses for teachers and a complete music program. Rates start at 185 dollars per year and a catalogue is available from President Dr. Elkanah Hulley Philippi West Virginia.
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Broaddus Institute
Clarksburg
Philippi
West Virginia
Grafton
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Vriting
Elkanah Hulley
W. Ya
Sheriff seeks troops to quell Hudson County riots
July 22 in Trenton the Hudson County sheriff requests Governor Filder call out troops to handle the Bayonne strike turmoil as two men are continued from page 1. The report centers on the labor unrest and official response during the Bayonne disturbances.
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Associated Rmesei
Trenton
Sherif Kinkead
Hudson County
Filder
Bayonne
Adjutant General Sent to Bayonne After Tidewater Plant Attack
Tersey City July 22 Governor Fielder ordered Adjutant General Sadler to Bayonne to survey the situation following an attack on the Tidewater plant. He would report on any troops needed to restore order and security.
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Tersey City
Fielder
Hinkead
Tidewater
Sadler
Bayonne
Opening Night at The Golf Plaza Draws Large Crowd
The Golf Plaza opening on Wednesday night from 7:30 to 10:30 drew hundreds who viewed each section and admired the transformation. The owner, Golf B Highland, hosted the event and the First Regiment band provided music. A prayer meeting is set for 7:30 this evening at Mrs. A C Ward’s home on South Seventh Street.
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Golf Plaza
Geolf
Mra. A. C. Ward
South Seventt, Street
Man’s Narrow Escape From Cholera Attack in 1555 Memoir
W Ireland of Louisville Kentucky recounts a severe cholera episode in which two doctors gave little hope. A hotel porter is paid to fetch Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Distributor Tamedy, a double dose is taken, and the patient sleeps through the night. He resumes travel at dawn, though still weak, detailing his alarm and relief after the remedy.
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Chamberlain's Cole
W. Ireland
Louisville
Discard Freckles and Pimples with Nightly Cream
An old ad copy promotes a mercolined cream to erase freckles tan and pimples. The text urges nightly application and morning washing to achieve a smooth complexion, claiming substantial and rapid results.
Clergy Leader Urges Broader Duty In Tackling Social Evil
San Francisco July 22 The Rev John F Still from Louisville Ky tells the International Purity Congress that Mary Magdalene should not bear the sole blame for prostitution. He argues society including judges schools and industry share responsibility and calls for reform aimed at redeeming rather than punishing.
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San Francisco
Mary Magdalene
John F Still
Louisville
International Purity Congress
Jersualem
Miss Ophelia Washington Shall Be Celebrated by Her Class
The 1915 class of Miss Ophelia Washington coloree staged a surprise party for her twenty first birthday at Miss Kate Wilks home on Monti cello avenue with over sixty guests. The event featured music games and a luncheon after Miss Washington performed piano solos and a pink and white decor scheme. A mahogany music cabinet was presented by the class and the cake was cut by Miss Washington amid a small procession including Virginia Ruffner Ione Bowyers and Margaret Crawford. The class roster includes Mrs Joseph Jenkins Mrs Miles Banks Miss Gertrude Brent Miss Mayme Johnson Mrs James Wilkes Miss Birdie Jones Mrs William Smith Mrs L R Jordan Miss Charles Ogden Miss Margaret Crawford Miss Tone Bowyers Miss Virginia Ruffner Miss Hilda Hill Miss Frances Hill Miss Glovenia Carter Miss Gertrudy Kyle Miss Xenia Sedwick Miss Gladys Green Miss Estelle Juckox Miss Blanche Howard Miss Katic Coyner Windell Jordan and Charlie Sedwick.
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Ophelia Washington
Kate Wilks
Monticello Avenue
Miss Washington
Virginia Ruffner
Ione Bowyers
Washington
Margaret Crawford
Joseph Jenkins
Miles Banks
Gertrude Brent
Mayme Johnson
James Wilkes
Birdie Jones
William Smith
L .R Jordan
Charles Ogden
Tone Bowyers
Hilda Hil
Frances Hill
Glovenia Carter
Gertrudy Kyle
Xenia’ Sedwick
Gladys Green
Estelle Juckox
Blanche Howard
Katic Coyner
Windell Jordan
Charlies Sedwick
Artillery Actions Reported Across Artois Argonne and Meuse
The war office reports artillery actions in Artois and the Argonne between the Meuse and the Mogalle near Bourges and in the Apramenét forest. Night of the 20th to the 21st and day of the 1st marked by intense bombardments and exchanges.
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Artois
Argonne
Meuse
Mogalle
Bourges
Apramenét
Norco
Turkish Artillery Harasses Allies on Asiatic Shore
Turkish artillery remains active with new batteries on the Asiatic shore and behind Seddul Babr. July 7 to 10 saw seven Allied ammunition depots exploded as Turkish guns caused heavy losses. Allied sea attack blocked by German submarines. artillery support for infantry falters.
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Seddul-Babr
Windau City Burned by Russian Forces
Berlin July 22 Advices state that before evacuation Windau and its harbor works were set ablaze by Russian troops. The greater part of the city is reported destroyed and other Courland cities are said to have been destroyed in line with a recent army order.
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Ausoctates Paten
Berlin
Windau
Courland
French Statement of War Operations
Paris July 22 The statement reports fighting on the Littis Reichackerkepf heights west of Muenstern Alsace near Colmar with nine German counter attacks. Two battalions of chauffeurs held positions. a trench 150 meters long was captured and held. 107 prisoners were taken and aviators bombed Autrey station northwest of Binville. Dar danelles quiet since July 12 and 13.
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Cay Amsodta
Paris
Muenstern
Alsace
Colmar
Muenster
la Linge
Autrey
Binarville
Argonne
Dardanelles
Special Trains Tied to West Virginia Fair
G W Allen passenger agent for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Sherman C Denham president of the West Virginia Fair Association discussed running special trains for the fair on August 20 and 21 and September 1 and 2. It was announced trains will operate on air into the city.
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G. W. Allen
Conneliaville
Pessenker
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Sherman C. Denham
Virginia Fair Association
Inca
Gem Thien Confesses in Oakland Stolen Diamonds Case
Frederick Core, an eighteen year old migrant, confessed to police in Oakland on July 22 that he stole diamonds valued at 16,000 from Mrs Wemit in Chicago last month.
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Oakland
Calif
Frederick Core
Chicago
Mra Wemit
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Midford Street
Hartland
Howard Post
Bureau OF Markets
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Howard Williams
Sturm & Wilson
S. Fourth ST
Bell
the Smart Shop
Baye
Hill. Bros
Atl
Bell Phone
K of P. Bldg, Sossrd St
H. B. Bridgeman
Pere Bridgework
Glenn B. Waters
Prunty
Broaddus
Splendid Colege Preparatory
Miss. Washington
DeForest’s Millinery Prunty
Main Street
W. Va
OGDEN
Gem Thien
Arctic Ice & Bottling Works
Arctic Ice and Bottling Works
Clarksburg Brewery
Ren
Highland Bros. &G Gore
Third St
Telgeram
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