Ambitious Fred Fulton Aims To Challenge Willard In New Orleans
The article profiles Fred Fulton from Rochester Minnesota who aspires to dethrone Jess Willard for the heavyweight title during Mardi Gras week in New Orleans. Fulton, about thirty, stands 6 4 and weighs around 220, with an 84 1/2 inch reach, showing a brief but rising record including knockouts of Pelkey, Moran, Lewis, Logan, Kellar, and Anderson.
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Fred Fulton
Jess Willard
Willard
New Orleans
Ulton
Minnesota
Chicago
Fulton
Rochester
Minn
Mike Collins
Fred
Jess
Arthur Pelky
Jack Moran
Jack Lewis
Mm Logan
Terry Kellar
Iaul
Andre Anderson
Pelkey
Anderson
Milwaukee Jns
Wisconsin
Malton
How a Motor Car Paid for Itself
A Pittsburgh area account asserts a car improves health and happiness, citing a photographer in need who bought a modest automobile. Since using the car for transport and outings, the man reports regular doctor visits stopped, wife improved, and travel costs reduced. The car’s value is shown by transformed home life and leisure, not mere transport.
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Beneft
O. R. Cappet
Suppet Brothers
Joel Maxwell
Cappet
Pease ‘Iie
Smallpox Isolation Ordered in Richwood Case
May Use ForcE reports the health department directing isolation of a smallpox victim in Richwood. Dr. James McClung says Gledder refused transfer to the isolation hospital. The note mentions cold production in Australia falling since 1893 to 155,160 ounces last year.
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Department of Health
Richwood
James McClung
Australia
Overland Car Attracts Wealthy Buyers In Era Of Mass Production
An article notes Overland cars attain high perfection at moderate prices, drawing wealthy buyers and notable figures like Chan Glark and A J Mobiles into ownership. It credits large scale production and improved manufacturing for quality and value, highlighting affordability for prominent customers and the company’s ability to sell widely.
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Overland
Chaisp Clark
House of Representatives
A. J. Mobiles
Union Pacific
Willye-Overland Company
Tox Jedo
Salem College Announces 16 Game Basketball Schedule
The Salem College manager released the 16 game schedule for January to February, listing opponents such as Fairmont Normal Muskingum College and Waynesburg College with trips west, south, and north planned. A fundraising effort by faculty and students raised funds for athletic debts and gym furnishings, though more is needed for the new hymnarium.
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SALEM
Salem College
Fairmont Normal i
Eas Muskingun College
Waynesburg College
Dayle Elkins Ser
Glenville Normal
West Layfayette
M8. B. SC
Ducertain
Gratton Y. M. C. A
West Virginia
Weslyan
Marshall College
Morris Harvey
Narlotta
Athletic Association
Paul Clark
College Jeniors
Christmas Day Services and Socials Highlight Local News
An early Christmas mass drew a large crowd while a full day of worship followed. The newly formed choir impressed during the service and a Christmas night program by the Baptist Sunday school featured the primary department. Several local faculty members and teachers hosted out-of-town guests at their homes. Visitors include G. W. Rounds, H. H. Sydenstriker, Miss Selma Rodaf er, Miss Mary Duer, and M. D. Queer visiting from Harrisville. Virginia and Helen Carpenter joined Parkersburg friends. Thrashe jitney buses now run regularly through the city to Bristol, aiding travel in bad weather.
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Baptist Sunday School
G. W. Rounds
Troy
Sydenstriker
Buckhannon
Selma Rodafer
Shady Side
Mary Duer
Jackson County
M. D. Queer
Harrisville
Virginia
Helen Carpenter
Parkersburg
Bristol
Packard unveils light duty trucks at Detroit convention
Packard Motor Car Company reports unprecedented prospects for 1 to 1 1/2 ton light trucks as crews from seven eastern and midwest cities gather in Detroit to review the new shipping ready line. Managers Norton Jones Howard Roth Myers Pagett Prime Spencer lead the delegation.
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East
Middle West
Packard Motor Car Company
Detroit
Packard
H. 8. Norton
Cleveland
F. A. Jones
Chicago
Hartley Howard, Jr
Pittsburg
F. Roth
Philadelphia
T. P. Myers
New York
G. EB. Pagett
St. Louis
8. L. Prime
Boston
C. Spencer
Arson Probe Widens Across West Virginia Counties
Investigation by the state fire marshal's department covers eleven counties over two months. Deputies report direct testimony and numerous witnesses summoned for January grand juries. Fires followed over-insurance, with incendiaries said to have operated broadly. Some blazes were linked to personal enmity and local disputes.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Coal Operators Meet in Fairmont for First Annual Session
West Virginia Coal Operators Association will hold its first annual session in Fairmont on Tuesday January 11. A banquet at 1 o clock in the YMCA dining room will feature speakers Samuel N Taylor J Walter Lord and S McKinney. Officers to be elected include Daniel Howard president H Jenkins vice president R Lawson secretary and J Ryan treasurer. The association formed in 1914 aims to protect operators interests with 95 percent of actual coal producers as members.
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Fairmont
West Virginia Coal Operators Association
Men's Christian Association
Samuel N. Taylor
Pittsburg
J. Walter Lord
Baltimore
S. McKinney
Watson Building
Taylor
Taylor Collery Company
United States
Lord
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lord Veil
Daniel Howard
Clarksburg
H. Jenkins
R. Lawson
J. Ryan
Insc
Sear
North State
Board named to investigate militia compensation claims
Adjutant General John Bond appointed a board of officers to hear militia compensation claims. Members include Major George M. Ford, Major Herbert J. McMilland, and Captain Harry W. Keatley of Hunting ton. The first meeting will be held at Huntington on January 4.
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Charleston
John Bond
George M. Ford
Adjutant General’s Department
Herbert, J. McMilland
Harry W. Keatley
Huntington
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Stc Touls
Chan Glark
Salem College Quintet
Christman Day
New Catholic Organization
Father White
R. Coppet
Mgr
Guppet Brothers
Bell
W. Pike Street
West Virginia Association
Tigers
Waxahachin
Tex
Detroit Tigers
Chamber of Commerce
United Kingdom
Bloch-Parrish Tailoring Co. Masonic Temple
Japan
Michelin
Auto and Supply Co
Main
Monticello Avenue
Frank Reda
Irwin Bidg
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