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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1920
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads like a brief notice from a New York carrier group about tasks in Patrmont. It mentions cases and a date near September with an apparent numeric tally and a forthcoming advance, implying a schedule or report milestone.
A jumble of names lists state officials and county officers from West Virginia and Ohio, reflecting national and state political figures. The piece discusses woman suffrage four years after its adoption, noting shifts in attitude, party dynamics, and anticipated political consequences in the Mountain State.
The present calls for marked progress as women gain wider acceptance in politics. Mr. Yest-wes received a warm welcome to Wheeling yesterday, signaling broader support for reform and inclusion in public life.
Jamestown New York Mayor Samuel A Carlson defends a plan for a city milk plant to save lives by ensuring a clean milk supply. He vows to continue campaigning despite past defeats and political divides, citing proven city projects like markets paving and a municipal light plant as evidence of effective leadership.
Supreme court Justice Fawcett overruled the mayor ruling that blocks a newspaper reporter from municipal board meetings. The opinion warns against hampering gathering news and protecting the press from intimidation. The county assessor report shows Harrison County valuations rose by nearly 5 million dollars, with Clarkesburg accounting for about 2.3 million of the increase.
In a fragmented account of political convention rhetoric and local reaction, the piece notes Woodrow Wilson and others amid discussion of party strategies, with remarks on Republican confidence and Democratic prospects. It also lists two land transfers in Mannington District with nominal consideration.
A cluttered letter page from Mannington discusses town financing, parcels of land, and various sums like 1500 and 4523.63. Citizens comment on taxes, funding, and potential projects, including a request to freeze expenditures and a mention of Fairmont and Vermont Avenue. The letter writer urges readers to contribute and critiques local administration and reaction to proposals.
The report lists deeds filed for record including transfers involving the Vincent Mines and Lincoln district, with a $5,000 consideration noted. The passage also comments on community civic council prospects, urging engaged public participation to avoid stagnation and recalls if representatives fail to show proper interest.
The Wheeling convention showcased unity and high standards for the Republican party in West Virginia. It countered Democratic claims of dissension, praised Chairman White’s statements, and highlighted the party’s strong platform from manufacturers like Spencer Elloes and Sons, Inc. Also noted was a failed assassination attempt on Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos in Paris, with calls to honor his democratic leadership amid postwar challenges.
An advertisement touts Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil as 100 percent pure and tasteless, claiming it eliminates nausea and is safe for children. It stresses strength and purity, urges use without bribes or coaxing, and notes official labeling and pricing details.
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