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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1922
Page
2
A battered reminiscence recalls a city’s night scene and steadfast hope amid sorrow. Citizens talk of open doors, shared joy, and a wish to rebuild, while a voice laments violence and calls for calm in a civilized world.
The town and hospital leadership push to end a long fight over a modern public hospital. They propose a multimillion endowment to secure beds, staff, and services for the region, claiming the current facility cannot meet demand. Residents and officials urge swift action to ensure care for all.
A garbled note outlines a courthouse Christmas plan with community impact. It suggests yard displays, lighted trees, and candy for children while fundraising efforts and a Times fund support food baskets and local welfare, aiming to engage Patmont and Christman groups before New Year celebrations.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions airplanes and landing issues, a city, and public notices with uncertain names. It references Clara Phtilige Vie and Winter weather themes, with vague notes on a public bill and MorgssiSwn. The tone suggests a local newspaper card with unclear details and several obscured names.
A reader letter discusses international policy, citing a memorandum and anonymous correspondent reports. It questions propagandist messaging, warns against a potential new world war, and analyzes whether Germany and Russia may form a future pact. The piece critiques U.S. Senate ratification and calls for prudent restraint amid rising tensions.
Fragmented OCR text presents a humorous poem fragment attributed to Berton Braley. It contains garbled lines about a cold head and misread phrases, with references to medicine and confusion. No clear narrative or coherent event emerges from the damaged excerpt.
In Kanawhs region yesterday the board of directors elected new officers for the Opal Association. Cabell was named president with Charign ton and WM Wiley as vice chairs. Dicklusoy and Charleston served in supporting roles as secretaries and treasurers.
East Side community notes report a church gathering and parish updates. It lists attendees and speakers, mentions holiday services and charitable work, and records local obituaries, family news, transfers, and travel from nearby towns.
Readable fragments describe local events from Shinnston and Morgantown areas including church gatherings, baptist activities, funerals, visits, and social events. Mentions of Vycal Baptilil Church, Mush Ruth Meine, Clarienburg, and various community members appear in disjointed notes and dates.
The commission examined the level of railroad rates and the federal role during wartime finance. It discusses possible future regulation, congressional actions, and the impact on private railroad financial arrangements, with key figures and agencies noted.
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