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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1920
Page
4
A long reflective column urges readers to seek medical exams to uncover hidden health weaknesses. It discusses mortality, self awareness, and the value of early detection, citing Diogenes and Thales, and endorsing rigorous medical scrutiny to prevent sudden deaths.
A garbled note reflects confusion and fragmented thoughts about daily routines and unfinished tasks. The text hints at a desire to finish days with a sense of reason, but the meaning remains unclear and obscured by errors.
Indications from Geneva suggest possible removal of Article Ten from the Covenant but immediate action is unlikely. Amendments require ratification by Council members and a league assembly majority, with dissenting nations leaving the league. Centralization concerns, vaccination lessons from a smallpox scare, and local efforts to fund a county library War Memorial gain attention as officials debate power, health, and public projects in Marion County.
A garbled page of miscellany touches on restaurant ads, furniture making myths, and a chaotic mix of political notes. It hints at a Fifteen Foot dinner plate, mahogany versus pine, a Nation rally bungle, and aims at Harding and the Democrats while lampooning Virginia style varnish and moon lore.
A reflective note on Christmas magazines selling well this year and how schoolgirls fill days with plans and paper dolls. The writer notes the appeal of magazines and the joy of anticipation over realization, as girls count down to Christmas with dolls torn down each day.
A city visit described charming three old fashioned glass pieces treasured by families, alongside reflections on aging and youth. Christmas gift shopping emerges as prices drop, fur coats entice window shoppers, and opinions split between fur and cloth. A death notice from Eric, Pa., reports Mrs Elimbath Clifford, mother of Mrs W D Forney.
Recovery in northern markets centers on cheaper money lower commercial paper rates and restored consumer credit. Industrial declines ease as prices adapt, export gains rise, Dakota banks avoid insolvency, and General Motors and Ford bonuses boost employment while Dodge reopens. Retail weakness persists with wide price cuts and holiday dullness. Alaska population falls 14.9 percent. US rubber output nears 1.8 million dollars.
In Mannington two and a half years of faithful service by Blanche Duncan, Curtisville tele phone operator, end with her resignation. She plans to move to Wellsburg West Virginia to take an operator job. Locals praise her kindness and helpfulness and ask who will be the next operator.
A pasted set of kitchen notes from 1920 covers acidulated water ratios for flavor and texture, plus recipe tips. It includes breakfast items like cereal with dates and coffee, a luncheon dish with beef and cabbage, and a dessert of dumplings. Recipes for eggs baked with tomatoes, scones, and Circus potatoes appear with measurements and baking steps.
Mrs Angie Loretta Gill aged 21 wife of Ezra Gill died at her Seven Pines home after illness with multiple diseases. She was daughter of Zack and Mrs Batson and survived by husband, parents, one daughter Wanota and brothers and sisters including Clyde Batson Louise Swain Cora Batson Orville Batson Lorene Hammond Glen Mannington. Funeral held at 1 10 this afternoon from Seven Pines residence. burial by Undertaker Frank Huey. services by Mrs H O Mor may. Berlin University offers course on British Empire.
Washington dispatch discusses potential Harding foreign policy team with Knox as secretary of state, Lodge remaining Senate Foreign Affairs chair, and Root serving as special commissioner for negotiations on associations of nations or the League. It notes Knox and Lodge have two years left in Senate terms, while McCumber would become chair if Lodge resigns.
A mangled OCR fragment mentions a diplomatic term and names such as Ty, Rott, Lode, Kaor, and Perk. Details are unreadable, but the text implies a discussion of terminology used in diplomacy and possible attribution to a termhead or header.
Crudoleum is praised as a light colored pure petroleum based dandruff remover for both children and adults. The ad promises a clean scalp and dandruff free hair, claiming years of testing, a money back offer, and availability through Fairmont Pharmacy with mail order options and boosted by a general demand.
Weeks of preparation have yielded a full assortment of Christmas gifts and holiday items. The store promises attractive selections, low prices, and early shopping benefits to help customers find the best choices for many people.
Notes suggest luxurious handwoven negligees silk ensembles and accessories as Christmas gifts for wife or mother. The store touts new umbrella options, furs, coats, and boudoir slippers with marked prices, urging early consideration and highlighting comfort, service, and value for a tasteful recipient.
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