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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
5
The West Virginian reports that some Fairmont merchants claim business is bad while others remain prosper- ous. Money leaves Fairmont buying clothing groceries and necessities elsewhere, yet wages and deposits rise. the piece argues merchants lacking acumen or clinging to self pity harm the city’s retail health.
The passage urges Main Street retailers to take radical steps to stop money leaving town and goods entering via mails and express delivery. It suggests gathering a top retail merchandising expert to study conditions and reveal honest remedies, likening their reception to children enjoying castor oil despite its necessity.
Officials and exhibitors clash over film bans as West Virginia nears new censorship debates amid a wave of out-of-state bans and calls for public policy to curb harmful content. The piece links rising agitation to potential outside regulation and suggests industry actors may portray themselves as martyrs. It also references a Mexican political clash and a Pennsylvania coal land deal as contextual notes.
Two witnesses told the Federal grand jury in New York yesterday about coal price increases but no action was necessary. The piece also mentions a Clarkshoro editor, a horse owner fined for cruelty, and hints Wilson seeking peace orders from Central powers.
A garbled clipping mentions price rises and shortened terms, with references to Durie Wheeling Register Uniontown Fayette Greeng Connellavilly Courier and Bluefield Telegraph. It hints at legislative or travel notices and abrupt dispatches but lacks clear events or dates. Strong entities include Uniontown and Fayette County and several newspaper names.
An editorial argues that Democratic attacks on the registration act target structural provisions protecting officials duties rather than the act’s aims. It contends debates center on political maneuvers to repeal or delay the 1915 framework, asserting the party seeks to undermine reform and preserve old disfranchisement tactics for future elections.
The text voices scattered Musings on Prohibition in Washington City, mixed with a critique of suffrage, gender roles, and political activism. It cites names and quotes, reflects public sentiment, and laments changes in traditional life, while hinting at broader wartime and social tensions and invoking cultural figures to illustrate opinion.
Perry, son of Nelson Paria of Tutted Railways Co of Baltimore, was granted an appeal by Julie Lee to the Circuit Court from the decision of Greenbrier County Sanitary Commission. Perin was declared insane by the commission. A hearing will be held, December 9.
The Ladies Aid of the Mehtand Avenue Mo Koehurrit will hold an oyster supper and bazaar Friday evening December 16 from 6 to 8 o'clock. Menu includes fried and stewed oysters, salad, celery, pie, and beverages. Proceeds to support church activities.
Mine Gilbert of California renounces New York lobbying effort to devote time urging Washington lawmakers to support the suffrage amendment. The change signals a shift in advocacy focus as she champions constitutional voting rights.
Fragmented wartime musings mix with a funeral notice for William Lange Robb. The text references peace hopes, rail travel, and political figures, plus brief obituary details noting the funeral will be at Boalevelarts and the family residing in Wheeling with services in Wheeling and Wheeling Monday.
Officials from the West Virginia Board of Trade and Huntington Chamber of Commerce convened in Huntington with Mayor Schou presiding. Delegates from Wheeling Parkersburg and Charleston discussed minerals and mining policy, labor, immigration, and industry concerns, as attendees noted a focus on regional development.
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