Eyeing Industrial Policy and Postal Woes in 1918
A column critiques federal and local policy in 1918 including Bryan's stance on California's alien land law, calls for efficiency standards in mills, and notes the Hitchcock era postal gains then criticizes post office decline under Democrats. It also discusses crematory location and garbage removal funding, urging fair, cost effective service without special privileges.
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Redfield
New York City
Post Office Department
Hitchcock
Federal Post Office Department
National Mall Service
Rottener
Lse
Rat Proofing and Public Health Measures Discussed
A local discussion urges city counsel to adopt stricter supervision and rat proofing for existing and planned buildings. A Washington bulletin is cited on sanitary and economic benefits, with guidance on sealing openings and remodeling to deter rodents. Also covers hot weather bathing benefits and a practical note from The May Woman's Home Companion on breaking habits.
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Heart Service
Rae
Iromnes
Washington
Iike
Ravs
West Virginia Song Praises Mountain State Heritage
The text extols West Virginia as a beautiful home state with rugged mountains and prosperous resources. It celebrates free spirits, loyalty, and the people including the youths with rosy cheeks and golden curls, urging unity and pride in the state’s history and future.
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West Virginia
Law of Indirect Substitution for Undesirable Thoughts
The text explains a method to overcome unwanted thoughts by quickly shifting mental focus to a substitute idea. By repeatedly guiding the mind away from the undesired thought toward a more positive or neutral line, the undesirable thought weakens and gradually vanishes as self control strengthens.
Pension bids and Naval Academy appointment in West Virginia
Congressman Avis introduces private pension bids for Margaret Racer Spring Hill Edward Cummings St Albans George Imboden McAlpin and Mary A Johnson Charleston through the pension bureau George Bilisah receives a pension. Congressmen Avis names Francis Fahrion Buckhannon as midshipman applicant to Annapolis and Claude Hill Oak Hill as alternate. Fahrion also represents West Virginia Wesleyan College with the appointment offered to that college.
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Washineto
Avis Taro
Margaret J. Racer
Spring Hill
Edward
Cummings
St. Albans
George Imboden
McAlpin
Mary “A. Johnson
Charleston
Pension Bureau
Avis
George
Bilisah
Clay County
Midshiman
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Vis
Francis . Pabrion
Buckhamon
Claude R. Hill
Oak Hill
Fahrion
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Marriage Licenses Issued to Several Couples
Marriage licenses have been issued to James W. Robinson and Mabel Lyon Stealey, to W Zarus and M Cresp, to Samuel Washington colored and Betty Christian colored.
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James W. Robinson
Mabel Lyon Stealey
W. Zarus
M. Cresp
Samuel Washington
Betty Christian
Memorial Sermon by Rev Charles B Mitchell at Episcopal Church
Custer Post Grand Army of the Republic members are summoned to meet at the courthouse Sunday morning at 10 o clock May 26 then march to the Episcopal church for a memorial sermon to be delivered by Rev Charles B Mitchell. Soldiers not members are invited to attend.
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Custer Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Court House
Episcopal Church
Charles_B Mitchell
Have You Something to Sell The Telegram Ad Proposition
An advertisement appeal argues the quickest way to reach the public is through a dependable daily newspaper. It stresses a manufacturer's label and retailer collaboration as a guarantee of quality, aiming to boost sales and consumer trust in advertised goods.
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Telegram
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