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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
7
Fragmented text shows figures and names scattered across a ledger page. Mentions Audie Bureau distribution, Barerport and Marion areas, Fairmont merchandise, and various monetary totals. Likely a financial or circulation record with unclear context and multiple stray numbers.
The new court house staff selections stir discontent among some who fear patronage and favoritism. Officials insist the list proves campaign promises of efficiency and service, urging the party to resist political games and uphold public duty for four years.
A newspaper advertisement excerpt traces toy suggestions for May, noting that girls favor dolls, jewelry, tea sets, beds, cradles, and chairs while boys explore chemistry and wireless wonders. It contrasts historic wooden dolls with modern electric and wireless playthings as Christmas toys inspire imagination.
The excerpt contrasts today’s girls with dolls and mothers’ memories against modern boys drawn to chemical sets electrical kits and flying toy planes. It notes boys learn scientific terms from toy manuals, speaking of anilines carbohydrates precipitations and the magnetic pole, as a new breed of child.
The article argues Marion county should fund a combined library and war memorial building with a large auditorium for public events and revenue, potentially via bond issues, to avoid piecemeal construction and preserve the library and American Legion needs. It notes a county committee on a war memorial and urges early action next year.
A jumble of antiquated snippets references Raymond Baller, tabernacle base trail, and a hospital, with notes about sobriety, Christmas camps, and whiskey thefts. Scattered lines mention Camp Carter on December 1, deer sightings, Prince of Wales, and a joke about chlorine in lake Michigan affecting Milwaukee beer. The piece reads like a chaotic collage of gossip and ideas with no clear single event.
The report notes Burleson’s limited influence with the administration and predicts the Pairmont club may be represented at the event. Buckhannon Governor Richard Aspinall is the principal speaker while Judge Thompson delivers the welcome. Rotary surprises are planned with expectations of a memorable gathering.
The Pittsburgh Rotary Club marks its tenth birthday with an evening gathering at McCreery's at 6 50 p m. Delegations from 28 Rotary clubs across western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and western Maryland will participate, inviting members and dignitaries to celebrate the milestone.
An advertising fragment extols Pepto Mangan as a dependable tonic improving vitality and complexion. It claims doctors endorse the product for those with lowered vigor and lists both liquid and tablet forms, warning to request the brand name “Gude’s” on packaging.
A damaged OCR fragment lists a committee of numerous individuals including William, Edwin May, B. J. Elliott, AW. Smith Jr, and others such as C. Edward Keck, Royal S. Goldsbury, Edward A. Lawrence, Albert C. Daschbach, Ira E Dishes, Willam Myer, Dante Nicotia, John L. Rodrigues, John A. Wrure, and Hoos H. svinner, with unclear context or full roles.
Peter Cassell aged 87 of Fairmont died Monday morning at his Gratton home after a two week illness. He was born in Germany and had come to this country. Funeral arrangements are being planned locally.
The passage notes Mr Contien and several locals including W H Medlung of Clarkalurg W H Cassell of Weptacher P L Casstil of Weaton and A Cassell of this city. One served as a Union soldier in the Civil War.
A fragment memorial note praises Wilam Spowden and expresses blessings for the family and those who shared in offerings. The text conveys a reverent, affectionate tone with religious overtones and references to Heaven’s blessings.
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