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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1920

Page

2

Four States workers tally memberships amid canvass drive

Report from county officials notes a growing union drive as members report by Mrs. J on and Mrs. Virgigin Fer Malle, with totals approaching epic numbers. The drive seeks to reach over 4,000 members across Four States, buoyed by headquarter activity in Farmington and Wheeling, amid renewed efforts by union organizers.

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Deeds Filed For Record In Fairmont And Vicinity

County records list numerous land transfers including Magda L Wiley to a Miépla Cemetery parcel and S. Paty to Gantos quay parcel in Fairmont. Other transfers cover parcels in Winfield Folghts and surrounding districts with prices noted, such as 9 500 and 3600, amid cemetery and land conveyances by various parties.

Etoliowins G. Mutea Fairmont Lada Magda L. Wiley Miepla Gove Cumietery Toothman Atha Vangil Winfield Maus John O. Barrack Nuwotn Axrcot Mont Sido Land Co S. Paty Gantosquay Fairmont H. Ballbridge Barycwou Iamne Lend Folghts Adetston Bairmont Bairmont, 3600, foram wil Witd converence =parcel of Tand Aidltion

Recovery of Wife After Gall Stone Surgery Reported

An article notes a patient hospitalized after gall stone surgery with doctors recommending remedies and therapy. The report mentions a medical store and a local drug company, with billing details and a claim of near full recovery following treatment and catheter removal.

Harding May Put Democrat On Supreme Bench

Washington dispatch reports four Supreme Court justices could retire with three expected to leave during President-elect Harding’s term. Speculation includes appointing Democrat Senator John Shields from Tennessee, and possibilities of Charles Evans Hughes or William Howard Taft joining the court. Analysts note Shields’ ties to Tennessee politics and opposition to the League of Nations as factors.

George B. Waters N. EA Washington Supreme Court Harding Teds Towat John Kelht Shields Knot H Charles Evans Hughes Willam Howard Patt Way Hughes Taft America Hughes Sie Bughas Supreme Bench Supreme Shiattle Hardive Republic Nis Tennessee Bocuuan Yng League of Nations Tennasnea Tor Kae Democrata Shiota Tennesse Shields Anth Leagus Cox Patterson Supreme Court of Tennessee Velan Ben Roopee

Sloan's Liniment Promises Quick Rheumatic Relief

The ad touts Sloan's Liniment for rheumatic pains with claims of fast relief from pains, strains, and sprains. It emphasizes ease of use, no mess, and availability from druggists in multiple bottle sizes at various prices.

Hloan Ubenet Merelga Sloan

Americans Aid Austrian Babies Relief Effort

New York reports December plan to feed approximately 300000 starving Austrian children. The American Relief Administration funds meals at one third of costs, with Austria and local authorities covering the rest. The effort, led by seven Americans including Lieut Gardner Richardson, involves imported flour and clothing, with farm and storage facilities supplied by Austrian sources.

New York N.Y Vienne Hoover Jelfet Gardner Richardson American Resist Administration Poland Czecho-Slovakia Hungary

Raphonal Elixir Promises Fast Cold Relief Now

An ad touts a new elixir called Raphonal as superior to whiskey for colds and flu. It claims rapid relief in two minutes with a delightful taste and urges druggists to refund the price if relief fails. The copy pressures urgency, endorses European and American military surgeons, and instructs a vivid at-home drinking method.

U.S Asec Ays Ars

British Admiral Pakenham visits Washington on U S tour

Vice Admiral Sir William Packenham, commander in chief of the British North Atlantic and West Indian stations, was photographed in Washington during a visit to America. He was hosted by American Cabinet officers and Ambassador Geddes.

PAKENHAM _ WASHINGTON William Packenham North Atlantic West Tidian Washington America Geddes

Typhoid Fever Death Of Grant Town Miner

Frank Roukoack a miner at Grant Town died early this morning at Cook Hospital from typhoid fever. A witness reported the illness began recently and the death occurred around 2:20 o'clock.

Frank Roukoack Ageni Grant Town Cook Hospital

DeBolt Couple Vacationing in Atlantic City and Atlantic

A couple identified as Mr and Mrs George DeBolt are spending several weeks in Atlantic City and nearby areas. In other news the United States exported 1150 locomotives in the first nine months of the year.

Atlantic City George DeBolt United States

Simple Seances Fafe Nichols Funeral Rites Held

Simplicity of data marked the funeral rites held yesterday afternoon for Brancie Edmond Nichols a deceased resident. The service at two o clock from Fairmont Avenue residence included hymns Abide With Me and Lead Kindly Light. Members of Masonic Lodge No 9 led by Past Grand Master M Showalter escorted the body to the grave with Bishop W L Gravatt presiding at the service. Notable attendees traveled from Mannington Farmington Currieburg and nearby towns.

Brancie Edmond Nichols Woodlows Fairmopl Aveniue John C. Broonfield Temple Congregation MP. Church Jack Abbott Louis Black Bruce Dalley Bert Difords M. Showalter Cere Meales W. L. Gravatt

Why Are Skin Diseases So Difficult to Overcome

Fragmented ad style text argues skin diseases originate in the blood and claim repeated treatments fail. It hints at a so called blood remedy and lists a dubious address in a lifelike promotional voice. The prose resembles a late 19th or early 20th century sensational health blurb.

Olive Tablets Promote Fresh Breath and Liver Relief

An advertisement claims Olive Tablets are a purely vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. It promises improved breath and liver comfort after taking one or two each night for a week, noting their olive color for easy identification. The copy targets patients with borel and liver complaints and mentions bad breath as an attendant symptom.

McKinney Family at Wastilaria Junior High Visit

A report notes Mims Myrtio M McKinney and teacher Miss Iva McKinney from Wastilaria Junior High at Cl pent the weekend with Miss Matilda McKinney. Holland ships potatoes to the United States in larger quantities. Over 1000 tons of tomato seeds are discarded annually by northern pulping plants.

Mims Myrtio M Mckinney Wastilaria Junior High School Tistera Misses Iva Matilda McKinney Holland United States

Gowans External Remedy Promises Fast Relief

An aged newspaper advertisement touts Gowans salve as a penetrating external treatment for colds and breathing issues. It claims rapid relief, soothing irritated airways without skin blistering, suitable for children, with a tubafaciant effect. The ad promotes 30c, 60c, and $1.20 sizes with a money back guarantee.

Gowan

Nature's bel Tabtets promote gentle relief for digestion

An old advertisement touts Nature's bel tablets as a nightly laxative for bowel relief. It claims ordinary laxatives fail to provide lasting results and urges daily use to restore elimination, promising quicker, gentler action and improved complexion and energy.

Nature

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