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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1920

Page

9

Taft reforms praised as historical model in political debate

The piece argues a Taft era administrative study offers useful reform ideas, warns against overreliance on executive power, and notes Republican hesitancy toward new commissions. It discusses budget pressures from income taxes, bond schemes, and Europe style budgeting, while signaling Harding’s anticipated return and cabinet speculation.

Ah Ap Wilson Taft Taft Commission Congress Econgreves Jurick

Greek King Constantine clash over plebiscite and Allied stance

The note from Britain France and others warns Greece that restoring Constantine could mark disloyalty to the Allies. It warns of possible Allied pressure, political risk for Greek leaders, and potential shifts if the plebiscite proceeds. The piece weighs monarchy’s fragility, Turkish issues, and Europe’s sympathy and support dynamics.

Esperday Great Britain France Contantine Constantine Baye Himsell Geli Europe

Congress to Probe Executive Departments Under New Session

Washington reports a wave of voices urging Congress to investigate executive departments as it opens next Monday. The move aims to uncover methods and pave the way for reform legislation, pleasing many Republican voters awaiting action.

Washington Posirimar Congress Harding

Pistols Turned In As Federal Forces Return to Mingo

After federal forces returned to Mingo County, owners surrendered several hundred pistols to authorities. The Johnson Law is applied boldly, though local officials show reluctance to enforce measures, raising questions about its practical effect.

Mingo County

Ruff Stuff Pett Fairmont to Hold Officers Conference

Pett Fairmont plans an officers conference inviting several from the railroads to discuss plans and voices for a parade. The article notes crime, confessions, and a day of events mixed with local gossip and political references.

Pett Fairmont Iu

Good Morning Judge at Grafton theater event note

Mr and Mrs Clarance Statler were in Grafton last evening for the Good Morning Judge performance at the theatre there J M Crane spent recent days with Mrs John B Crane family on Glove land avenue and returned home Bluewood Mr Crade leaves for Long Beach Cal to join Mrs Crago for the winter Me and Mrs A Hood and daughter Ming Flosaln depart for St Potaraburs Fi for winter Mise Holes Fleming recovered from illness Glenn H Keister Barne school principal confined at home Mina Lucile Hosry Barnes school teacher out of school ill Don A Yort of Washington in the area for a few days The Minsot Ruth and Louise Johnson will be week va moot ta Mise Virslala McGraw Weston Mrs Patterson of Manoy apartments entered Cook hospital for treatment Albert Kelley Poul Jones and other names appear in the clipping

Clarance Statler Grafton J. M. Crane John B. Crane Gloveland Avenue Bluewood Mr. Crade Long Beach Cal Washington Ruth Louise Johnson Weston Patteron Man Oy Cook Hospital Albert. Kelley Poul Jones

Potters Union Head Resigns Amid Health Reason

Edward Menge, long time president of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters, resigns citing ill health. Vice President Freak Watchina to fill vacancy. headquarters location undecided between Liverpool and Trenton. Other notes mention a 70 million dollar U.S. ship deal and a Kiwi reptile fossil claim along with an Indian paper carbonizing electric pan invention.

Liverpool Edward Menge National Brotherhood of Operative Polvore Iill Biereason Fini Watchina Trenton N. J Menge

Belhany College Football Squad Arrives in Washington

The Belhany college football team reached Washington at 7 30 this morning with Coach Baland Directive Miller and Student Manager Boon. A short workout is planned this afternoon ahead of the game with Georgetown University.

Washington, D. C Belhany College Dm Washington Baland Miller Boon Limoreon Georgetown University

Amatuer Play Pleases City Audiences with Oh Oh Cindy

Suredhi lodge staged two act musical revue Oh Oh Cindy with Miss Helen MacMillan as Cinderella and Miss Flossie McCullough among praise. Cast included Miss Maud Merrifield Miss Isabella Kinn and others delivering polished numbers to strong audience reaction.

L. GT. M. Lodge Ely Cindy Helen MacMillan Cinderella Flossie McCullough Kigo Misa Emaubets Bord Lily White Robinson Crise Mise Maude Merrifield le Crier Hersalt Fred Dortinger Nada Poort Francis Jones Dorserman Juanita Jacobs Peat Griffith Isabella Kinn

You Can’t Dodge It Pepto Mang an Blood Boost Ad

A vintage advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a remedy to restore red blood cells and energy when fatigue signals low blood vitality. It emphasizes checking blood counts, claims thirty years of medical endorsement, and urges consumers to ensure genuine packaging with the name Gude’s Pepto Mangan.

Gowan's penetrating salve for colds and group

An old advertisement promotes Gowan Dusenberry's Gowan's penetrating salve for external use on polis and inflammations. It claims quick penetration via animal fat, gentle for babies, non staining, with daily home use for emergencies, bites, and skin irritations, priced at 30 cents.

Orly Tutve Gowan Dusen Verry Gowan

Village Show Players and Chorus Girls Cast List

A readable fragment lists numerous performers in a village show and chorus, including Jay Plarce John Caluhsu Myety Nichols Rob ert Meiama Isegd Patterson and Vir gins Rawkine. The cast also features a large group of chorus girls and Tennibals with many surnames and first names, suggesting a community theater program.

Avation Chorus Jay Plarce John ¢Aluhsu Myety Nichols Robert Meiama Isegd Patterson Harloquiat Bola Lowe Virgins Rawkine Halen Miahio Matt Grad Nusuza Huth Baldwin Louise Hartley Florunea Koes Juanita Keener Mary Toe Lars Painlips Bans Murphy Katherine In Drumcirpa Olidus Baldwin Evelyn Allard Teabella Klaw Maile Patth Sumpter Virginik Flatehbor Halen Wilson Thetterfield Wala Aumilter Rareine Biles Marr Akins Alfreda Kintor Marthe Johnston Thelma Fisher Dorothy Cali Day Rowammerkie Ruby J . Virgins McDonald Lana Murphy Margaret Haswar Neewt Walker Halon Jollife Norman Meeifield Rath Wrow Sarah Jacob Eva Barr Lola Weeman Helan ‘Wommen Teil Tracg Ops Keener Tennibals Florence Jacobs Mary Hllzabeth Avery Harriet Merle Hoge Kilbertzin Willin Pauline Binns Virginia Hirobman

Mary Linger and Others Named in Local Notice List

A fragmented OCR item lists numerous individuals including Mary Linger Rots Walatts Fath Bole Dorin Bites Pauline Riley Pauline Gray Gelis Hager and more. The text resembles a public or social notices roster with many names and surnames repeated in a dense string.

Mary Linger Rots Walatts Fath Bole Dorin Goomes Pauline Riley Pauline Gray Gelis Hager Jang ‘Tyranny Muth Cumberieibe Rigen’ Dalligadis

Van Raalte Glove Silk Hose Offer for Winter Wear

The advertisement touts Van Raalte glove silk hose highlighting their superior quality and low price. It notes silk and wool mixes and all wool options in colors green heather brown and navy, marketed as stylish winter wear and suitable for Christmas gifts.

van Raalte

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