Busy Year Ahead Promises City Progress and Public Work
City hall reports a busy 1917 with bond preparations, public improvements, and funds ready. High officials from the Margarhel railway seek details on plans that may affect their interests as conventions of statewide importance and Greater campaign progress are noted. Local merchants expect business revival if citizens and officials stay alert and engaged.
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VGTT
Tiona
Fairmont
Expert panel urged for national defense reform
The New York World argues Major General Hugh L. Scott, Chief of Staff, was right to seek expert input on replacing the federalized National Guard system. It criticizes Congress for patchwork fixes and urges a constitutional, thorough plan supported by military and legal authorities to avoid defederalization and ensure sound defense policy.
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New York World
Hugh ‘L. Scat
United States Army
Congress
Congress aims to shape war readiness under pressure
The text discusses Congress carving a precise path for preparedness amid lobbying by defense interests. It warns that without skilled guidance, Congress risks repeating past mistakes in military policy and overhauling the whale of wartime readiness.
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Agricultural information in West Virginia bulletin chances
West Virginia University promotes a long standing agricultural knowledge program, urging farmers to engage with Morgantown classes. Farmers Week runs January 1 to 6, with growing attendance and expanding agricultural college courses across the state.
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Agsteylidral College
Morgantown
Virginia
Short and Snappy Misfire Across State Lines
A garbled dan of editorial snips mocks anti equal justice stances and political mischief. It cites Cameron Sub-Tribune Charleston Mail and other papers lampooning war era policies and primary process. The text parodies electoral college roles and calls for caution amid partisan chatter.
State News Bits Highlight Industry and Labor Shifts
Bits of state news describe local efforts to organize protective leagues in Huntington and improvements to river transport. It notes rising river labor costs, barge建设 near Parkerburg, and crews to move to New Orleans aboard the Packet Joe Fowler. Details on wages, mills, and munition factories reflect broader economic pressures.
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Gulf
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University of West Virginia weeklong program includes fairs and sessions
Activities listed for the week cover the state fruit show state exhibits by 4 H clubs sessions of the State Horticultural Association livestock association meetings delegates from women's clubs and county agricultural agents' conferences. Legislation on film censorship to be considered next session. mayoral charter amendment to allow a five member censorship commission discussed. Wellsburg new government post office dedication features a Sommerville address in colonial style building. Supreme court upholds John White as sheriff of Monongalia County to finish term and tax ticket duties. mandamus petition against White rejected.
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Supreme Court
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Monongalia County
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Ruff Stuff By Red Delivers Mixed War Sidelights
A stray 1917 style letter page critique notes Britain’s Navy prowess and mockery of Germany with references to Greek fate and tanks. It riffs on war talk, European balance, cargo ships, and domestic hardships while lampooning political figures and public sentiment. The piece blends satirical jabs at officials and readers with quirky asides about Olive and Christmas letters.
Kill The Cold Germ Joe Cough Syrup Ad Claim
An old time patent style ad touts Old Black Joe Cough Syrup as a cure for colds and grippe. It claims an ingrained ingredient destroys the germ and another thins mucus to let the syrup reach the germ. The ad stresses it is safe for all ages and free from opiates and narcotics, priced at 25 cents per bottle.
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Editorial on Unprecedented Imports and Suffrage Politics
The piece argues that US imports surged to 3.0 billion dollars by October 1916, contrasting high import volumes with the protectionist era. It also comments on the suffrage movement, denouncing certain suffragists and factions while urging public discernment amid political contention.
Wormer Campaigns and Education in National Association
Fragmentary lines suggest a debate over conduct and education campaigns within a national association. The text contrasts rational educational efforts with disrespectful behavior from some factions, implying tension between advocates and critics in a legislative or civic context.
Personal notices from Cam Heron and Morgantown visitors
Mrs F Planning of Cam Heron was seen traveling to St Peters huts to spend the winter. Miss Dera Wiles of Morgantown visited Mrs I M Abbote yesterday at the home of Mrs Davi.
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Morgantown
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A Bieler
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