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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1922
Page
7
Community notices highlight a Christmas season in many homes with gatherings, rehearsals, and receptions. Social calendars feature engagements for Bartha and Fiande, charity events at Walton's store, church gatherings, and club meetings with plans for decorations, dinners, and entertainment.
A jumble of names and visits fills the personals column. Martiuhdany and others plan gatherings on Fourth Street while families relocate from Gyring Street to La Door Mark. News includes travel to Westar Springs, a return from indians trig ta Westar Springs, and various extended family arrivals and visits.
A testimonial ad urges readers to try Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims a long track record among physicians and patients, endorses testing the preparation, and directs mail order to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
An OCR laden fragment lists names and scattered events from Everson and nearby towns. Mentions Allen Sinton, Mr. Goldharg, Jake Myro, and Cathy in KinaWIL. references a church gathering at Philathea Olen and Mrs BakbLl. cites a home visit and shopping notes with unclear dates and places. The text is garbled with many unreadable words and misordered phrases.
Fragmentary report notes a meeting of the National Council of Co-Operative farm groups. Key figures include Yoelassonai and mentions of Lat Dromiiaes aiming to bolster relief and support for farmers. Emphasizes farming cooperation, market access, and production growth.
An old advertisement promotes Typiol pain relief claiming fast action within 20 minutes for neuralgia and nerve inflammations. It asserts quick absorption through the skin, soothing effects on aged bodies, and recommends Patent Formnoy Drugs Co. and Mix Chemists as suppliers in San Francisco.
A fragmented column discusses women’s labor, charitable work, and economic roles in a late 19th or early 20th century urban reform context. It critiques gendered expectations, noting women’s embroidery and garment making for fund drives, charity kitchens, and church projects, while contrasting male and female labor values. The piece mentions income, support for wives, and societal pressures within a Boston setting.
A fragment reports a suspected poisoned candy case in London with a note about an attempted poisoning and a police investigation. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but the incident centers on poisoned chocolate delivered to a home and reported to authorities.
A terse OCR fragment mentions Carreath Florida Range Sweet Oranges Minnes Waiters Potatoes Bald Apples and Walkers Siding Phoyo IOs. The readable text lists place names and items with no clear event or date. No identifiable persons or organizations are established in the fragment.
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