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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes recall a son’s death during World War I era. The lines hint at a formatted telegram or poem elegy from 1918, reflecting wartime losses and family sorrow. Strong entities include World War I, 1918, and a son, identity unclear.
Remembrance of a tragic day is recalled with details of hospital stays and casualties. The piece mentions a young man wounded, a wife mourning, and community members from Gratton Monongah Mannington attending services. It notes hospital stays for several named individuals and a tribute rendered by local families and groups.
Nearly one hundred thousand American farmers have purchased about three million acres of land in western Samadi since the start of the year. The rapid purchases indicate strong demand and expanding settlement in the region.
An old pamphlet-style claim touts Bulgarian Blood Tea as a universal cure for digestion liver and cold ailments. It asserts the tea detoxifies the blood and strengthens the body, urging readers to visit grocers and ask for the product.
The text notes a funeral held Monday at 1:20 pm with interment at Davis Ridge cemetery. Attending were the G.A.R. and Mrs G.T. Family members from Cincinnati and Cincinnati relatives visited. The party left for Virginia and home after the service, with some relatives expected to return in two weeks.
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