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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1915

Page

5

Wilson's address on national preparedness and tax plans

President Wilson framed a program of national preparedness stressing a drilled citizenry and a larger army, urged a strong merchant marine, and proposed financing through internal taxes. He warned against heavy borrowing, outlined potential revenue from gasoline, automobile taxes, stamp duties, pig iron, and steel, and urged distributing burdens across industry while preserving key entities.

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Ford's Trip and the Public Opinion Review

New York City reporters sampled forty four diverse New Yorkers about Henry Ford and his peace mission. Most doubted success yet many were impressed by the project’s reach and influence, with one Brooklyn pastor comparing Ford to Don Quixote and noting future impact beyond direct achievements.

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Refused Rehearing in Fairmont Charter Case

The Supreme Court refused to grant a rehearing for opponents of the Fairmont charter. The decision reversed Judge Haymond and ordered the case reopened, allowing the people to enter as a party. Democrats filed late, seeking delay, but the court denied the petition and mandate stands, reopening the local court to permit public representation.

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Ruff Stuff by Red A Local Satire Column

A dense, fragmented vernacular piece lampoons office chatter, fashion, and social habits with puns on Ford in The Hague, Rockefellers visits, and daily life quirks. It riffs on traffic, theater, coal, milad weekly supply, and disdain for millionaires, closing with mock regret over changing shopping habits.

Truly This Store to Select Your Christmas Gifts

Holiday stocks are complete with a varied collection of merchandise. Gifts of every kind from everywhere and for everybody, from quaint to practical. Everything is inexpensive and ready for shoppers. Doors open at 8 o clock with attentive service.

Christmas Leather Goods Values and Selections

Advertising lists leather goods for gifts including hand bags from 60c to 5 dollars, Puress from 2c to 1 dollar, traveling sets from 5 to 18.50, manicurre sets, toilet cases, collar bags at 1 dollar, Pullman supper set at 1 dollar, and men's handkerchiefs sold as half dozen in a leather case for 1 dollar.

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Political party delays in charter case echo past fights

The passage notes the Democratic ring opposing the charter and predicting a rehearing failure in the Supreme Court. It argues they persist in delaying tactics to the limit, hoping to influence outcomes, while asserting the people will ultimately be served.

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Metz Items Sparks Evening Musical Program

A compact program featured Ralph Davis on violin with Roy Davis and Lawrence Campbell on cornets and Stella Baker at the piano. W C J Watson gave a talk on tattling, highlighting several points. Mrs William Blodgett visited YLittleton Sands and Miss Nellie Hibbs stayed with her parents Saturday. A surprise party for Mrs Bam Hawkenberry occurred Saturday night. Obie Davis of Dente Caras and Laura Campbell were callers Friday. Mrs Ed Boutwell remains homebound. WM Haught visited Wades town Sunday. Miss Dotte of Mannington called in Meta Saturday. Haught brothers moved tools to Kendall farm. LJ McMillany made a business visit Saturday. A society event is planned for December 16 at Mannington. Mr and Mrs William Doolittle welcomed a son yesterday at their Westside home. Mrs Doolittle was formerly Miss Gray Holland.

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