American Home Building Costs Stall, Cars Hurt Growth
A muddled, OCR damaged critique argues that rising house costs and the motor car boom pressure the American family. It claims builders and suppliers have failed to ease prices, with tens of thousands of dollars needed per room, risking national prosperity and a decade of growth if affordable homes remain out of reach. The piece links housing, industry, and political action to a stalled economy and urges action in the next general election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ameriza
America
Hdmi
Sigut
Uperin
Sitomobile Manufacturdin
Diaianlon
Aindriewn
Homry Making Nation
Greece
The Courthouse and The Maid in a Tangled Tale of Notes
Fragmented OCR text shows names and phrases about a courthouse and a maid, with garbled dialogue and references to Christmas and gifts. It suggests a dialogue scene or anecdotal item, but contains many broken names and unclear actions. The readable bits hint at a discussion around gifts and decor with a character contemplating whether anyone will know of their plans.
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Roy Jenkins
Dan Cook
Hall of Them
Adam Btans
Dufy
Speura
Chriatmias
Chriatmaals
Anthea
Tho
Ty Wakbors
Domvy
Statie Party
Lodern
Panschas
Taille
Billy
Wil
Tam
Senate
Fragmented OCR reads like a garbled local column
A jumbled OCR fragment appears to imitate a hometown column with stray names and phrases about auctions, people, a Ford, a water store, and unrelated chatter. Many words are garbled beyond recognition, leaving only scattered clues to a past local scene.
Washington News Slip on Ebooks and 1924 Virginia Dems
Washington report outlines a convention of notable Virginia figures discussing education and women’s industry groups. It covers proposals for river commerce funding, wartime economic revival, and political maneuvers shaping 1924 Congress with delegate notes from Sutherland, Hurieell, and others.
Mobert Inherits Title In Century's End
In a terse notice, Mobert is named as heir to a title amid the era’s shift, with the proclamation placing new guardianship and responsibilities at the center of the succession.
Letters to the Editor Urges True Belief and Civic Duty
A reader letter from Fairmont criticizes secular excess and materialism, urging Americans to honor faith and moral standards. The writer condemns wasteful spending, calls for spiritual focus, and appeals to Christ as guide amid social change.
Now is the time for Christmas shopping rush
Public service style call urges quick Christmas shopping for 1928. The piece touts buying toys and decorations, gifts for friends and family, and choosing items with heart and spirit before a frantic holiday rush.Copyright 1928 Boone.
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Boone
ATEAMER AGROUND NEAR LOME ISLAND
The steamer Drift a Steningr Lauchastar Boinner ran aground off Lome Island in Mounton HillPbor after departing Bobton. Wind laws broke while at anchor in the lower harbor, with the vessel driven ashore by early morning conditions near John, New Mexico.
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Ateamer
Bobton
Steningr Lauchastar
Yastertay- Tor
Joho
N. M
Lome Tiland
Mouton
Former Local Map Djee Tha death oF dimen Uaylyn of Athens Obie
Obituary note for Baylen of Athens indicates local community ties and church involvement. Mentions prior leadership roles, visits by residents, and neighborhood social events. References to Springer, Lawrence Springer, Walport, Shinnston, and Clarkabire area social visits. Describes various small town activities including church services, private meetings, and agricultural fairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimen” Uaylyn
Athens
Baylen
Mamker
Fairmonast
Aroh
Martin Ware
Ig Clarkabire Lam Batuirty
WB. Momsen
de Homo
Ite Son
Noaro
Nam Vottirond
Charel
Vinitora St” Bhinnatan
Lied Mehonor
Shinnston Winled Heralster
Totrick and
Family Ety
Sonday
Roneday
Foodevilla Gastardly
Mimaex Hina Vanwster
Tex
Elfenbath Janta
Pay
Howard Aharor
Ueay
Rhimston
Georgie Spitens
Clarkature
Minx Thetis
Zinpin
Local holiday event report with scattered names
Fragmentary OCR lists attendees like Pete Jaknagnal and Jazmine Helskell for a Christmas program at a Mounted venue with a tree lighting and Sunday meeting near Oakland Michigan. Dates and some names are garbled but indicate a community gathering with a Christmas tree event.
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Rusaell Hloskely
Boyoo
Oakland
Mayer Day Ag
Orp Cerpeala
Vinitéa ‘Eoativ
Jonnie
Bureke
Emnaut Travis
Jazmine Helskell
Chess plan for a game night at Burg hosted event
A planned chess gathering will be held in Burg with participants including Stevena, Pairmont, and Clarkeburg. The event aims to feature a mating demonstration and a social evening at 740, with details available on page 7 via telephone contact.
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Aepheas
Stevena
Pairmont
Pharapla
Clarkaburg
MSG
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Abelturs
Haj House
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Bole
Collinianlougr
J. H. Stewart Department of Agriculture
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Racomaa
Ile Peneviarsior
Virginia
Charleston
Monweather
Chicago
Utah
Uae
Garey
Mata
Washington News
Byibharues
Washington, D.C
Chote
Gethi
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Januaey
Eiiolder
Academ of Women Sm Industry
David Idtkins
Went
Mada Public Today
Lycus Democratic
Vielous
Wadding
Ohio River
Wyat Virginta
Tim
Suanlsy
Ohio
Wangton
Congresa
Meltich
Hove
al Xuveral
Lutur
Senator Sutherland
Mary Hurieell
Rochesbura
Uonslou
M. Dut
Wetsicke
Worthington
Earl W. Parrigh
Wiesling
Burma
Yartic
Williaw
Dy Davis
Fairmont
Amira
Amiriog
Audi
Comey
Berton Braley
Yoem
Chriatiman
Walt
Ike
Janie
Chris
Clerks the Wore
Crane’s' Drug Store
Pth
Thephop National
ANK
Ssicaritaum2onin
B. DJ
Eerie
Alory
J.J. Cornwell
Connen
Baltimoey
West
New York
Guywind Touwdt
Falés
Enterprise
Heldin
Jae
Willie
Bifinders
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Pete Jaknagnal
Raca
Bemer
Heinze & Coy
Shurtleff & Melton
Tine Ety Hoatery
Tiges
Durklee and
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