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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
9
Readable fragments describe a casual exchange involving Mrs Crendy and a numeric claim. The wording suggests a game or decision where numbers two to one are central, but details are unclear and no explicit event or outcome is stated.
Prof Walter Barnes of the Normal School urged Fairmont Rotarians to support adequate state aid for rural schools. He warned against schemes that waste funds and fail to reach poorer districts, noting the legislature cannot easily craft acts that aid those districts. He stressed clearer discussion of school finances and business aspects to help the public understand the rural school deficiencies versus larger towns.
A discussion on sending children to a different environment for proper schooling. The plan aims to provide better educational opportunities outside the current setting, with emphasis on creating a moral and developmental environment.
California Representative Kahn warned that if war with Japan occurs the United States must be prepared, urging readiness and costly defense along the Pacific coast. The piece notes debates on immigration bans, inland waterway funding, and Mexico’s stance on recognition, highlighting fiscal and political tensions in Washington.
A rambling wartime style letter column highlights concerns about public morals, with voices condemning adolescent indiscretion and urging mothers to supervise daughters. A separate account describes an intrusion by two men and reports on a suspicious party of young women in a city boarding house, raising alarm about safety and propriety.
A local discussion centers on protecting young women from coercion and exploitation. Community members urge plans to shield youths, especially girls, during October gatherings while addressing working adults with multiple dependents.
A Farmington community meeting on education week is set for Friday at 8 o'clock in Farmington High School auditorium. Dr Earl Huddieson of Morgantown WV, a West Virginia University faculty member, will speak with a forceful style aimed at engaging every resident. The public is invited to attend as part of the nationwide School Week program. Social gathering notes from a Rebeka lodge event at Mrs Margaret Martins home include a list of members and visitors and a summary of amusements played.
Cartoonist Barton Barton Fisk appears Saturday evening at 8 at the High School, following Mrs. Fisk’s prior visit. A High School orchestra concert begins at 7:40 featuring Pearl Davis and Willam Kory, with Helen Adame on piano and others. Tickets 25 cents.
Concrete driveway to the Carr garage in Armour has been finished and the property now offers full access. The completion marks a hundred percent ease of entry to the dwelling.
The Wheeling Intelligencer discusses Hon. W. Hallanan’s analysis of the West Virginia Supreme Court decision on the oil and gas transportation tax. He argues the ruling sustains much of the tax, with revenue implications near 450,000 yearly, while excluding oil and gas sent outside the state to buyers. The paper notes legislative prospects to adjust the law as winter nears, amid calls for higher state spending and university funding.
An early 20th century ad touts Aspironal as a superior cold and flu remedy endorsed by European and American authorities. It claims rapid two minute relief, refunds if relief does not appear, and widespread availability with aggressive marketing to druggists and customers alike.
The text argues that tubercular and crowded conditions strain state institutions and looming debt service will raise interest costs. It questions funding through increased direct state taxes as the fairest, most burdensome option, warning it would exceed prior revenue sources and tax forms.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions The Intelligencer and discussion of taxation in the state. It references presentations to the legislature, a committee named Grie, and a debate over equitable taxation. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
Fragments of a historical notice mention parochial boards and diocesan or legislative aspects, with unclear names and places. The readable items suggest upcoming elections or governance actions, but specifics are not recoverable from the garbled OCR excerpt.
Fragments reference AmeHoish voesela and a phrase about United Seats and balance in commerce. The readable text hints at a discussion of seats and commerce but lacks concrete facts, dates, or identifiable entities to form a coherent summary.
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