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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1915

Page

5

Rockefeller influence and railroad interests shape county future

Fragmentary text references John J. Rockefaller and Rockefeller literagts amid discussion of national resources and railway development. Mentions New York Contra Railroad, Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and general Republican recovery, with plans tied to county growth and industry protection. Names and details are unclear due to garbled OCR.

John J. Rockefaller Stu and Hin Anno Alimont Jn Republican Party Cavor New York Contra Aha Rockefeller Literagts Baltimore and Ohiio Pairmont

Ford Peace Party Faces Uncertain Prospects After Expedition

The passage notes Henry Ford about to leave for a peace mission with a contingent of college students and a dental party aboard. It questions his expedition’s aims and the likelihood of concrete results, suggesting the Ford peace drive has much to gain but little certainty. The public would watch for progress as the campaign proceeds.

Ford Okie Avery New York Dental Whitathera Abele

Rumanians Entering World War Rumor Circulates

Rumors in London say Romania may join the Entente and block foreign shipping in its harbors as Europe weighs action against Germany. Officials have not confirmed the rumor, but chatter links King Constantine’s possible favorable stance to a broader alliance shift. News from London ties the rumors to recent diplomatic signals and protests about Austria Hungary.

Rumania Ruminia Garimany Mick Constantine Feehout London

Nerve Missive From Mad Dog Attack Near Smithfield

A local paper describes a grisly dog attack on a man and others near Smithfield Street and Third Avenue. A bystander choked the mad animal to death after it attacked a car tire and dragged a bystander, then carried the dog to the river.

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Educate American Boys for Supremacy in Trade

A historical tract argues for educating American boys to lead in foreign trade and industrial power. It emphasizes training youths to meet a rising demand for skilled labor in commerce, noting that other nations educate their young, while the United States risks lagging in manufacturing and wage competition.

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Harriton County figures in political and social turbulence

Fragmented notes describe a Harriton County affair with a political conference in Washington. References mention Harry Brooke of Clarknbure, Wilson Carlisle Wetner, and Congressman at large Monard Bil LM Hofer. Attendees attend the Willard and Willard circle. talks touch on parole prospects, a Willard party, and county figures in national circles. Local gem theft is noted without detail, while educators and officials move through Washington for meetings.

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Fragmented Monday musings and oddities in a dusty page

A garbled OCR mix reveals scattered notes on events, people, and places, including mentions of a wedding initiation, football relegation talk, and various names. The jumbled text references a Crest Hirlalin title, Mononsah, and scattered wider world war era allusions, creating a chaotic snapshot of a blurred newspaper page.

Virginia Congressional Committees Shape Military Preparedness

A Virginia delegation seeks to empower military preparation under a new congress. Key figures include Littlepage on the Third committee and Ha of Virginia as chair, with talk of railways and canals. Samuel W. Perry named postmaster at Armor in La Maga County. Blwood Dick in Bank Tho. mail clerk Floyd Chenowith moved to Cumberland Durbin division. salary implications noted.

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The Store of Christmas Service PEt Te WiVA

The afternoons show Christmas rush signs while mornings offer uncrowded shopping. Early attention advised for umbrellas with fancy handles, cards, ribbons, and embroidered linen. A Christmas bookstore promises affordable titles for all ages, urging early shopping before stocks dwindle.

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Freight Congestion Hurts Auto Dealers

Freight congestion at New York and Atlantic Ocean ports hinders auto dealers, with shipments delayed and inventories affected. The bottleneck increases costs for importing vehicles and parts, straining dealer networks and showroom availability.

Streight New York Atlantic Ocean

Packard official cites freight car shortage in Detroit

Packard Motor Car Company manager C.J. Shear warns of a grave shortage of automobile freight cars in Detroit. He notes about 65,000 cars stranding near New York City and anticipates winter production will rise, urging efforts to secure railway equipment to handle the surge.

C.J Haar Packard Motor Car Company Detroit New York City Weill Packard

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