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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1916
Page
5
Reports from Charleston claim Republican treasurers report $97 spent while Democratic accounts show $8.22. The discrepancy raises questions about funding and timing of expenditures within the Democratic machine. The piece urges scrutiny under the corrupt practices law.
The Youghiogheny and Ohio Coal company plans river shipments from Charleroi with an rebuilt incline and tipple on the Monongahela. Charleston reports heavier water shipments from Kanawha valley mines this fall, underscoring inland waterways as vital to railcar recovery and defense.
IXTY indictments for Yost law violations reveal the depth of bootlegging during the last summer in Marion county. Many cases were returned as not true bills after grand jury retries, suggesting earlier arrests were not pursued with vigor.
The passage argues political allegiance shapes views on justice and notes alleged offenders evading scrutiny. It criticizes grand jury mentions and claims of wholesale law violations during the campaign, asserting the report shows no lasting impact on justice.
Fairmont hopes rise as Miller-Clark flow mill is set to reopen around year’s start under Fairmont Grain and Milling, employing 29 workers initially. The local industry advocates urge residents to buy locally produced flour to bolster manufacturing, amid broader economic and political commentary threaded through the piece.
Cable note reports a Hindu play from two millennia past staged in London. The item questions prior years of U.S. or Hulu plays and reflects on cultural reception amid weather chatter and election mentions from various papers.
Fragmentary text appears to be a quirky travelogue excerpt by a professor figure, mentioning Arktray provinces and a reflective note on rents and expenses. Readable parts include references to travelogue style, locations, and dated or named individuals.
A fragmented reminiscence discusses self restraint in social gatherings and the duty to cheerfulness and civility. An observer notes how a boy questions others about politeness, then pivots to a broad sermon about health, urban virtue, and civic consideration. The piece blends anecdote with a call for virtuous daily conduct and charitable behavior.
A 72 year old birthday celebration honored Mrs Sarah Martin of Monongah. Friends gathered for a 10 a m gathering with a themed room in Xman colorings. Refreshments were served at 1280 clock as 31 guests presented gifts and well wishes.
Fragmented column notes a cluttered mix of local crime indictments, bootlegger lists, and war talk. It mocks political bonds, Virginia football rankings, and a Ford car ad promising 1,000 miles weekly for 20 weeks, ending with a casual holiday postcard reminder.
In a Memphis Commercial Appeal editorial, rice is praised as a stable price staple and a value food. The piece argues for grinding whole grain flour and rice, condemns whitening and polishing, and advocates laws to preserve nutritive value, linking diet to teeth and digestion amid broader world food concerns.
A faded note extols rice as the best value for meals. It claims rice is durable, healthful, and cheaper than most foods. It recommends sweet potatoes and melons as desserts and highlights rice as a versatile staple for variety.
Judge Keller set a hearing for December 15 to sentence Bill Workman a former Boone county postmaster for misappropriating postal funds from a small Boone county office last year. The case follows district attorney action and relates to federal court proceedings in Charleston West Virginia.
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