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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
7
A fragment notes that attention centered on the re assembled Face yesterday while members need not fear Eastern Europe. The text hints at a potential vacation allowance or plan tied to the account, but details remain unclear and unresolved.
Tokyo government faces decisive word on the arms limitation plan. Japanese delegates show reluctance to accept their assigned naval share, seeking to preserve other advantages. Observers note possible fortification reductions on Pacific outposts as key to achieving a 5-5-3 ratio and question whether withdrawal from China without strings could prove conference seriousness.
Fragmentary text discusses education for peace and the assumption that generations without war have not faced the horrors of war. It references the Literary Digest and suggests a view on how war’s effects shape schooling and lasting attitudes.
The Digest reports Governor Cox of Massachusetts proposed the Conference on Limitation of Armament be studied by colleges and schools. Governors largely favor the idea, urging students to shape future public opinion toward peace and away from war.
The article recalls Gillilan the drummer and humorist praised for his “understandingness” and courageous optimism. Attendees say his direct, human tone lifts them to face trials, inspiring a brighter outlook and better effort for mankind.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions arrests in Washing ton last summer and a court scene. It struggles with street exchanges and cleaner and better homan Tucker efforts. It references price topics for round steak sugar and other goods, with unclear actions by residents and authorities.
A Harrison County man leapt from the Fourth Street Bridge amid a crowded event, falling 140 to 120 feet. Spectators rushed to help, but he rose and walked away. Police questioned him. Dr Osborn reported minor throat wounds and potential internal injuries pending further evaluation.
Five prisoners were to appear before Mayor W. W. Conn at olive court today. four showed up. John Gilmott of Booth Slic was arrested Sunday night on a heating charge. his $20 appearance bond was forfeited. Three others were fined for intoxication. one carried moonshine during a search, and officers planned further charges for violating prohibition laws.
Monongah reports drill at the public school and a December 15 West Monongah High play. Bible Class meets tonight at 7 50 at the M P Church with B F P Van Gilder as instructor. citizen talk turns to mayoral candidates with a month to election. Virginia Tee to spend winter in Grafton attending school. Mrs Anna Decadloce Brookdale injured her arm after a fall. Mr and Mrs Dave Edwardes of Uekhaovon visiting Mrs Margaret Grace, and Bling Wolf improving at her daughters' home. Mrs Hele Grimen and Frank Bartlett of Clarksburg visited D Low. Lee King back from New York. Benjamin Haritermin of nowr Shinuston spent the weekend at the Koma of ULE. Martin
A scrambled report from Southampton notes autona consigned from Spain and a fox hidden among onions. Dock officials cannot explain how the animal ended up aboard.
A White Star Miner Media vessel arrived here with 300 Wesug mitmals from Australia and New Galena. Two hundred parotd were on board.
Impromiva tuners report funeral held this afternoon for prominent local citizen Toha Blumenthal who died Sunday at Cook hospital. The service at First Presbyterian featured a choir and pastor Dr H G Stontzr. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers named Bentel Douleon Thomas Barette Shively Dierr Truog Roech. Condolence messages arrived from cities across America and Cuba.
A Meeker Colorado resident writes from Fairmont West Virginia detailing a lengthy November 1921 trip via Pueblo and Rifle to Meeker. He describes the route, local geography, stock country features, waterways, and wildlife including deer bears wolves grouse and turkeys. He notes health improvements from altitude and invites readers to ask questions about the journey and country. He signs as H. J. Wilmott formerly of 620 State School Road.
A fragment describes stomach discomfort and gas with mentions of a product by a health advertiser. It promotes relief from acidity indigestion and related symptoms. The ad notes a guarantee through a druggist and offers a large box of tablets.
The Elkins court opened today with Deputy Marshals from various sections of the state to attend the term. A large number of important criminal cases are expected, but no grand jury will be held. Clerks from the marshal's office arrived to prepare legal papers for several cases.
Obituary notice for George W. Binnix aged 7 reporting death at his home after a period of illness. The report notes his age and that he had been ill for several months, with references to his family and local residence.
The deceased, Henry Biunix, born July 3, 843, in Howard County Maryland, married Mary Alles Lee in Baltimore in 1868. He left a widow and five children living in Cleveland, Morgantown, Batmont, and Cumberland. He served in the Civil War from 1864 to 1865 and was buried at Woodlawn after a Wednesday funeral at 3 o'clock from his residence.
Fragmentary OCR shows a notice about a house in Brixworth for three cats with odd phrases and misplaced names. It mentions North Frapion, a visitor, and a Sunday event at Cook Hospital. Also references an income tax statinZce and an Undertaker RC. Jonas with four friends appears amid garbled text.
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