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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1920
Page
9
Secretary Ton Payne discusses the rural to urban shift in West Virginia, arguing farms must address modern needs or risk decline. He notes farming families gain access to telephones and transport, yet many rural residents migrate to cities and industrial centers, challenging traditional country life.
The Democratic convention backs immediate Philippine independence under a guaranteed self governed state, while urging constitutional support and neutral security guarantees. President Wilson urged a steady move toward ultimate independence as Congress debates during 1913.
In his 1915 address Wilton argues for Philippine self government and independence consideration by Congress. He notes Democratic neglect and predicts a busy Republican era, urging a frank approach to Ireland and urging action on both Philippines and Irish aspirations to avoid British troubles.
The piece argues postwar America faces a choice between material focus and a revived Sunday observance guided by enlightened but inclusive leadership. It warns against compulsory attendance and urges thoughtful pulpit messaging, while noting investigations into moral and economic issues to shape public policy and faith-led reform.
The fragmentary text describes a renegade army captain and alleged embezzlement remarks, tainted by references to 200 men trained by a mysterious order and a surge of political anxiety. It mentions ministers to preach, church service debates, payroll concerns, and anti-profiteer campaigns in Pittsburgh, hinting at broader unrest and investigative efforts.
Excerpt from Bits of State History recounts a Shawnee marriage dictated by Mrs. Margaret Hunry Poulee. It describes a ceremonial feast of dumplings carved from dough, a dowry process, and the following day the groom’s party hunts deer to present to the bride’s family while a violent end is implied in the narrative.
A partial, garbled OCR fragment references a principal and a first part of a program, noting bashfulness and a coming of age moment. Names and clear details are unreadable, leaving only vague allusions to a school setting and social display.
A 1920s press editorial urges remembrance and support for wounded soldiers not fully met by law. It argues for tangible kindness and emotional recognition, noting a canary gift to a bedbound veteran as emblematic of society’s care. The piece calls for constant public gratitude and practical aid for injured troops.
An old styled advertisement touts Pepto Mangan as a blood booster promising dramatic health gains. It markets the tonic as restoring color and vitality, claiming doctors endorse it and spelling out forms and a brand name with insistence on authenticity.
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