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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
4
Fragmented OCR lists advertising department heads and rates for campaigns at Fairmont and nearby towns. It notes yearly and single ad prices, with references to 12 month terms, space charges, and a sample copy line. The text preserves names and locations in a diary-like ad directory style.
A long OCR fragment lists multiple state and county officials including Vice President Calvin Coolidge, Governor, auditor, general, commissioner of agriculture, and local roles for Fairmont and Monongah. Names appear with titles such as Secretary of State, superintendent of schools, clerk of the circuit court, and county surveyor. The text ends with a sentiment about the heart not remaining neutral, urging support for one side.
Rev Father Boutlow predicts no great difficulty in raising funds for a new Catholic high school building. He lauds St Peter's parish devotion, noting years of growth under Heppartt and the community's collective effort to support educational resources in Be community.
The article discusses sugar shortages blamed on candy makers during Prohibition, noting speculation and stock movements. It cites Walter C Hughes of the National Confectioners Association, ranking candy makers among beneficiaries, with banks soft drink and ice cream firms ahead. It also touches on local topics: baby carriages, a planned bridge, a branch post office, and women voters registration debates in West Virginia.
A Pittsburgh speech scene shows a candidate praised for independence of thought while facing questions about senate seat ambitions. An offbeat tale intertwines a rumored escape, a city hall gong, and a public discourse on political integrity amid an election backdrop. Card of Thanks notes follow brief obituaries and community thanks.
A garbled historical ad promotes Calotabs and Calomel as remedies for morning sickness taste and sour liver. It mentions a Morgan guarantee and local sellers such as Morgan, Front Street, and Harry Wilken with prices around thirty five cents. The piece mimics period health quackery style and references to Celelabs and a campaign fund act.
Vague OCR text notes a primary election in Montana with references to candidates and results. It mentions booze bonds and family matters briefly, with unclear timing about today and tomorrow and statements on the primary system. The passage is garbled and lacks concrete facts or names.
An East Side News item notes an interesting meeting involving local residents and mentions a system push to the fire department in Arizona. It also reports the death of infant Pessi Scott of Columbus Henry Huttman, details a resignation, and lists funeral plans and attendees. The piece references Miss Todd Moore and Superior schools, with services set and burial planned at Nabob Cemetery by Kansas City.
Mrs Elton Layman who taught at Bowling Green University is headed for West Union Ky where she will teach commercial subjects at the West Union. Union hits Boo! the coming term. Loyd Layman, a student at Bowling Green University, remains dating the year. Aid Society. The chairman of each division of the Ladies Aid Society of the Diamond Church is requested to have the report of her division ready for the general meeting.
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