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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1921
Page
9
A chaotic prose fragment uses names and titles to mock public figures and media. The narrator hints at control, fame, and influence while weaving in invented terms and fractured language. The piece reads like a brittle satire of professional labs and political theater.
Announcement confirms Mel Higgins will assume the head coaching role for Wesleyan football, succeeding Zork Jordan. The report highlights Higgins as a strong leader and captain figures, noting prior seasons and anticipated impact on the program amidst adversity and rain delays.
Court of Honor session observed at a meeting of local Boy Scouts leaders and council members. Attendees included Troop 7 leaders Towle, Linson, Konard, Brown, Hatt, Walter, Anvweil, Zospmn, Thampacu, and others from Tenan and nearby groups.
A Valley Association meeting is planned for Monday at Weston. Members will review by laws and proposed amendments drafted by committees including Connell and Dowdell of local chambers. The session aims to set dates for meetings in January July and October and to discuss adoption of changes.
A local dog bite incident becomes a court case as Thomas Hunter and Mort Hanger pursue action after an unmuzzled dog allegedly bit a person identified as Annie Hunter aged 45. Robert Staward is noted as a forward in the dispute.
A scrambled OCR style item claims hauntings at a home in Ashby Delazoughy with figures tearing fixtures from walls and pipes bursting water. The readable words imply a ghostly disturbance in a residence.
Morgantown Dec 6 The Mountaineer racquet team plans an eastern trip with three games set and three more likely. Prospects include Yale Penn and Pittsburgh opponents with others under consideration. Indoor practices under Captain Codman push the squad toward a spring meet on eastern courts.
Police report arrests of two families amid vendetta clashes in a Latin neighborhood. About 40 persons involved. Two small children, a boy and a girl, remained under care and reportedly affectionate. Sixty-night elites in the United States have over 109,000 opinion.
A 1921 Washington letter urges boys and girls to help the U.S. Postal Service deliver Christmas parcels within the week. It stresses accurate addresses, proper wrapping, clear writing, and early sending to avoid delays. The message explains the scale of holiday mail and asks for careful packing to aid Uncle Sam and save costs for families.
Report describes a training session organized by Mr. Forben focusing on first aid and mine rescue. It covers applying antiseptics, preserving proper strength with solutions, and the use of tourniquets. Names of trainees and instructors from various towns and the U S Department of Interior are listed, with details on rescue car stations and headquarter locations across multiple states.
A local ad announces a new furniture store at 251 Monroe Street offering a full line of furniture, carpets, wallpaper, and related home goods. The shop promises repairs and storage services and highlights a complete product range for home decor.
The Christian Endeavor groups of Fairmont will hold a union meeting at the Lutheran Church on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. All senior societies and one intermediate society will be represented. Delegates from various denominations will attend with enthusiasm. The program includes prayers, solos, dialogues, and a banner award, with Dr. Fe Bond addressing the gathering. A brief get acquainted session will follow among delegates.
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