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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1920

Page

6

Fairmont freight meeting to discuss traffic charges

The meeting of the Traffic Club at the Chamber of Commerce in the Fairmont hotel rooms will address how much freight charges and assessments have risen in the Central Freight Association region. Speakers will outline charges in Fairmont Morgantown Clarksburg and Gratton districts and detail proposed remedies and enforcement. The session includes a review of freight rates, preparation for later council discussions, and the involvement of local trade leaders and officials.

Fairmont Chamber of Commerce Central Freight Association Morgantown Clarksburg Gratton Chile Euwetas M.C Nomade P Traittec Fevouluris Colted Suita Columiyen Wallae Fa Shore Seasley Cowierce Tomorrow Ave Inc M. Hartley HE Manton Sr. Kay Holbert J. L. Hall Mears

Farmington Principal Returns Home From Hospital

Farmington reports principal Williamson, known as Willumson, was admitted to Fairmont Hospital but was brought back to his home Friday. He hopes to resume duties after a holiday trip to Florida. Mr and Mrs Hl Morris visited Fairmont for time with Morris's mother.

Williamson Willumson Ioral Ig Secioul Coose Hospital Tairmont Florida Hl. J. Morris Fairmont Morrie David Morris

Wedding Bells and Local Social Notes in Fairmont

Proceedings describe Anna Fitziu wedding plans with spring Havana and California events. Guests include Myrtje and Rheumatoid, with visits by B. Fletcher and others. Social rounds list shopping, hosting, and family visits across Fairmont and nearby towns, noting engagements and funerary attendance.

Fragmented OCR notes from a local column

Readable fragments mention multiple names and places in a dated fashion. References include Mrs Hughes, Hae Zel Lanhut, Virginia, California, and Burt Daves. Text hints at a travel or social column with scattered details and stray phrases.

Storks Rand Maile Hughes Watnon Gsenr Pilani Ielle Virginia Mi Sina Rome Burt Daves

Kindergarten for West Side Children Opens at Local School

A new kindergarten program will start next January under city school authorities. Pupils from Warmer district will be admitted, with morning sessions from 9 to 11 and afternoon classes from 1:15 to 3. Pupil capacity is limited to 28, no fee for the program, and the facility will serve up to the summer term.

Kidergarten Vite Xehuul Pabrmont Payaiont Patida Poyierminge Reweton

Thy Confession play draws Catholic debate to arena

A theater piece titled Thy Confession, depicted in a dramatic confessional scenario, drew mixed Catholic and secular reactions. Review notes the production’s suspenseful plot, strong performances, and controversial treatment of sin forgiveness and priestly authority, with Cardinal endorsements and Catholic press praise amid broader public interest.

Jeust Miniger Russell Tina Rena Fleming Ewa Firat West Virginia Bor Stenes Tiaies Gilliams Cardinal Morsier Belgium Pay Weil Fairmope Navg

Government Wins Lehigh Valley Suit

The government won its antitrust suit against the Lehigh Valley Railroad and affiliated company. The Supreme Court, in a decision read by Justice Glomke, held violations of the Sherman antitrust act and the Commerce Clause were proven. The court ordered distribution of the Lehigh Valley Railroad stock as the government argued ownership and control restrained trade.

Asrociuiont Preas Washington Lehigh Valley Rae Road Supreme Court Glotke Lehigh Cor Bales Company Lehigh Valley Railroad Company

When To Mail Christmas Packages

Postmaster Wilson announced a mailing schedule for Christmas parcels to ensure prompt delivery before the holiday. He urged prompt action and explained the season’s rush would affect mail times nationwide.

Wilson Fairmont

Parcel delivery schedules across states prompt early mailing

A fragmented OCR passage lists December deadlines by region for parcel shipments, urging residents to mail earlier to avoid congestion and delays. It notes local mall operations, transit fines, and the aim to minimize in transit damage. The text then tangentially mentions musicians’ color perception and Dutch brickwork employment.

California Middle West New England Ohio Indiana Carolina Kentucky New York Pansylvania New Jersey Virginia Maryland

SIMCO SALVE marketed as universal healer

An advertisement extols SIM-CO SALVE as a quick relief for coughs croup Spanish influenza and pneumonia with claims of lung penetration and antiseptic vapors. The Fairmont Pharmacy and Param Pharmacy offer refunds if unsatisfied and promote storewide values. The claim extends to burns bruises wounds itching and chafing with a modern liniment description and price points.

Fairmont Fairmont Pharmacy Sim-Co SIM Param Sharson Drug Co Wilkinsburst Pittsburgh

Cradoleum Hair Remedy Featured At Fairmont Sale

The advertisement promotes Cradoleum as a scalp treatment for itching and hair loss, claiming it clears irritation and promotes a healthy appearance. It highlights a light amber petroleum base, warns against questionable additives, and touts a special fair price through M S Sims of Wil Station and others.

Trina Fairmont Imi M. Sinpsom Wholeaale Druspiste Wil Mttshorgh

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