West Virginian urges city reform for Fairmont charter
The West Virginian calls for city charter amendments in Fairmont to curb partisan appointments and conflicts of interest. It urges limits on officials holding multiple offices, protects the cemetery and water works, and punishes partisan bias in staffing and elections to restore trust in local governance.
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An Evening Echo on education and carnival cautions
The article discusses personal education and mental training through daily tasks and reading in The Daily Telegram Summer Pastime. It then critiques carnivals as vulgar, citing Parkersburg State Journal and Charleston Mail as endorsing prohibition due to rudeness, disorder, and inappropriate entertainment.
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Change of Color and Reform Promises in Fairmont
Citizens of Fairmont were told a reform charter would alter the municipal government and that the new form would replace the old system. The electorate accepted the gospel and voted for the change, expecting a modernization of town governance.
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Civic Education Deserves Special Attention in This City
Civic education is vital for a better, more intelligent citizenry as graduation from school shapes future voters. Public schools should provide independent non-partisan training in municipal government, with lessons starting in early grades and supported by community leaders. Cities like Lincoln and Evanston already host courses with business leaders offering weekly lectures. Kansas City requires city government knowledge for certain studies, while other locales form clubs to prepare future citizens through civic work.
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What Other Editors Say Psychological Note
The piece cites editorials from Parkersburg Dispatch News and Charleston Daily Mail quoting Victor Berger predicting a year of mass unemployment and Labor Commissioner Wilson predicting more jobs next year, noting the conflicting forecasts as a psychological quirk rather than solid prophecy.
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Local notes and society items mix with editorials and ads
A mosaic of community news, updates and opinions. Details include court and political mentions, graduations, local arrivals and departures, shop talk, and scattered notices. Notable names surface amid a string of regional events, births, and obituaries interspersed with adverts and practical observations.
Coming Events in Clarksburg
Community notices list events including a July fourth degree work and banquet by the Knights of Columbus at St Marys auditorium and a September 26 football game between West Virginia Wesleyan and Carilsie Indians at Union Park.
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Weston Health Boards Tackle Poll Creek Sanitation
Weston June 17. County and city health boards met to improve Poll Creek drainage and sanitation after years of stagnation. They issued directives to reduce stagnant water and impurity in the sluggish channel this summer. The cornerstone of the New Catholic church and school will be laid Sunday at 3 PM with services led by Very Rev C H Moye. Rev Walther Flanggan of Gratton will preach. Beechwood Park Amusement Co considers building a 40 by 75 foot, two and a half foot deep swimming pool. tentative arrangements are in place and work may begin within a week or two.
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Manufacturers Who Help The Other Fellow
A business writer argues that wise manufacturers aid retailers and other manufacturers by advertising locally. Such ads drive dealer turnover, refreshing shelf stock and generating renewed orders for the producer.
Fires Gauged by the Drought
Washington reports that more than one hundred forest fires occurred in May across the Southern Appalachians due to a prolonged spring drought. March to May rainfall was far below normal in the Southeast, with May as low as five percent in parts. Fire incidence rose through March to May, especially near White Top Unaka and Smoky Mountain ranges crossed by railroads. Government forest and Weather Bureau cooperate on warnings and precautions.
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Caruso pays “Baby” $3000 in heart balm case
Enrico Caruso, the famed tenor, settled a breach of promise suit with Mildred Meffert who he called "Baby" in earlier letters. Meffert claimed he promised marriage in April and sought damages, with the case reportedly resolved for three thousand dollars.
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