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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1916
Page
5
President Wilson spoke to Congress without foreign policy references, concentrating on halting interstate rail strikes. Critics note the eight hour law passed under pressure, urging Congress to take constructive action without further delay.
The article notes Senator Chamberlain of Oregon proposes amending the Constitution for direct popular election of the President. It discusses the clash between his Mississippi birth and Oregon representation, the South’s resistance due to state laws affecting Black citizens, and the anticipated political maneuvering around electoral college control, inviting further discussion.
A Northern Democrat reflects on the electoral college, urging reforms that empower every voter while noting potential light on the topic. The piece cites slot machines, enforcement of laws, embargo chatter in Congress, Kaiser’s war moves, Russian bomb theories, Ford’s peace mission, and market volatility in call money and grain.
A collage of clipped opinions and quips from Wellsburg Herald Lincoln Republican Point Pleasant Register Morgantown Post Chronicle Wheeling Star West Union Record. Items lampoon price trends turkey clubs political fences sessions and cabinet talk with regional remarks and mockery.
The Hippodrome presents The Money Spender and The Labyrinth led by Juiyoostar Miss Kane with Polly Chaplain Dolly Larkins Richard Neal and Roseman as supporting cast. Rain dampens crowds yet critics praise the five reel Equitable production and the dramatist’s intense styles. Old Stager notes King Heilman deliver strong performances while lamenting stage speeches between acts.
A scrambled column blends social notes and opinion as readers mock prices, politics, and changing trains. The snippet mentions Old Man Winter, newspaper publishers, New Year reservations, and various local residents visiting Fairmont Morgantown and Parkersburg, with brief notes on teachers and holiday travel.
The Modern Woodmen of America chapter number 14627 held its annual election of officers. Elected were R A Johnson as trustee, W Devault venerable consul, A W Adams worthy adviser, Fay Donham banker, J A Courtney clerk, Julian Stealer escort, Harry Wilson watchman, Guy Davis sentry, and J J Brown chief forester. An oyster supper is planned for next Monday evening with each member to invite a friend. Mr and Mrs Earl Philip have returned from a three week trip to Salem Ohio Indianapolis Indiana Jeffersonville Sumner and Peoria ti. T AS Club will sew members will spend the entire day Thursday
Mrs J Frank Anderson of Pairmont visits aunt Mrs J A Gump. H C Cummins makes a Pittsburgh business visit. Ord Galliher and family from Chapel shop the line Yost visits grandmother Malinda Yost. Oliver Shurtled and family from Morgantown weekend here. Karl Hamilton shops in Fairmont. Florence Hogue of Wesleyan Buckhannon guests at home. J H Burns on business in Fairmont. Rona Bogao Wandestown and others visit three days. Minnie Powell and others shop Fairmont Saturday. Elizabeth Rex spends Thanksgiving with parents in Littleton. Josephine Yost returns from Gilmer County. Carl Yost of Fairmont weekend guests of W P Sutton. M F King of Worthington was the
A brief note on selecting ties for men, praising cool looks and crushable silks. Offers a range of tie choices in white and other colors, emphasizing good wearability and goal of a neat appearance.
Weekend social notes report Mrs. Charles Meredith hosting a sewing day on Morgantown avenue to benefit the needy. Richwood visitors Miss Grace Hough and Mrs. Boss stay with local friends. Edna Barthalow to entertain Hope Sewing Circle Friday night on Maple avenue. Austin Stealey spends Monday in Clarksburg as others travel between Morgantown and Milford Roads with families returning from visits.
After a visit with Mr and Mrs Jacob Garner on Vermont avenue the pretty girls in town are busy making candy for the first Mr church bazaar and there is a Turkey Dinner advertised at 50c a plate Thursday evening December 7 with the ad.
Henry A. Voehl of Plainfield New Jersey tells of aiding a close friend with a sprained ankle. The friend’s leg turned black, but after applying Sloan's Liniment daily the ankle improved in three days and he was back at work in four. The product sells in drug stores at 2 cents, 25 cents, 60 cents and one dollar.
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