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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
5
The ward endorsed a 760000 municipal bond issue by a large margin, signaling civic unity and a new era for Fairmont. The vote supports financing streetcar expansion, railroad station work, bridges, and a Pleasant Valley investment project, while a prolonged charter suit looms in court.
Commissioner J H Nightingale, head of state weights and measures enforcement, convenes county and city sealers to push for legislative amendments. He urges sealers to stress duty and proper inspections to curb the high cost of living, ensuring scales and measures meet the law and deter improper merchant practices.
November 20 foreign report cites Berlin’s Lokal Anzeiger on wartime trade totals. Half of New York experts’ declarations show $270 million in items including $70 million in explosives and shells, $70 million in smokeless powder, and $10 million in ammunition, totaling $150 million. Invoices cover death-sealing instruments and related goods.
The piece argues America sent weapons and food to the Allies at low cost while domestic hunger rose, citing Wilson era claims that munitions exports did not drive prosperity. It notes Dr. Edward Gabler's claim that 30 percent of East Side residents went hungry, with churches seeing aid requests as bread-line conditions resurfaced during campaign reporting.
A reprinted column from Fibre and Fabric offers a business view of election results and policy, praising thoughtful civic governance while critiquing corruption. It notes boxing society ties, Archbold’s legacy, and British war policy, predicting public will shape leadership and public improvements will soon be in use.
A collage of quick items from multiple papers notes voices on noise versus speculation, Mr Huches leading his old law firm, Santa Claus’s $80 million stash from 2.893 million savers, turkeys stored for later sale, and California’s stance on anti-Japanese policy as the next four years unfold.
Fragmentary remarks from a local column discuss community meetings and proposed ordinances, with names Charley Mun ley and Mrs. Yasco appearing. The text laments public access to mail, local protests, and future civic projects such as bridges and streets, amid satirical chatter about shortages and market shocks.
Mrs Marlon Bowman entertained the Needie Craft Sewing Circle on Tuesday afternoon in Fairview. Attendees included Mrs J Y Houilton and daughter Mrs Jus Sutton, with other Fairmont shoppers and local residents mentioned. The High School girls basketball team are set to play Shinnston High on Wednesday.
Charleston West Virginia December 6 The Secretary of State authorized capital of five thousand dollars and issued a certificate of incorporation to the Sunset Mining Company Mount Hope Fayette county incorporators Victor S Vesey Margaret B Vesey J M McVey Tracy L McVey and A J Horan from Fayette Vink The Town and Fancy Bug Booth at the First Methodist Church will open December 7 offering laundry darning and sewing bags silk and satin items for parties and fancy work The towels are exquisite and very low priced
An editorial argues citizens who back Wilson enabled by labor and moneyed interests have harmed future progress. It links Adams tariff politics, labor votes, and women’s vote to political outcomes, accusing Republicans of misreading the tariff issue and warning of postwar price and wage instability. It frames protection as essential to sustaining wartime gains and criticizes party leaders for neglecting tariffs.
Fragmentary text suggests debates over women voters and party alignment. It references Democratic gains in Western states and calls for Republican actions to counter future shifts, but lacks coherent details or named entities.
Thousands use Celery Mist for headache relief according to a fragmentary ad. The notice urges readers to ask for Celery Mist at Amy Ghod store in their area, noting no plates or carrots are involved.
A Mannington prescription ad promotes Vinol as a delicious reconstructive tonic that builds appetite, aids digestion, and strengthens the nerves. It features a testimonial from Mrs OW Kerns claiming it cured nervous weakness and improved sleep, with assurances from a dealer.
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