Fairmont urged to shed lethargy after B and O findings
A 1918 report by Baltimore and Ohio Industrial Development investigators in Fairmont West Virginia concludes the city has strong municipal potential. The piece urges residents to stop pessimism and mobilize for progress, noting Fairmont's advantages over nearby towns and the need to prove local belief in itself.
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Altimore
Ohio
Fairmont
Grafton
Clarksburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Gayload
Baltimore and Ohio Commercial Development Department
Christmas saving funds aid Fairmont shoppers across banks
Four local banks conducted Christmas saving funds in Fairmont, totaling about twenty two thousand dollars in round figures. The program eased holiday shopping for over a thousand residents and echoed James J Hill’s adage that saving is the seed of personal success. The piece emphasizes thrift and the broader value of saving beyond immediate relief.
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Fairmont
James J. Hill
Potterity
Northwest
Christmas saving clubs urged to grow bank accounts
The piece promotes joining Christmas saving clubs to steadily build savings. It notes money paid out today can become nest eggs for bank accounts that will grow into impressive sums over time, urging readers to join if not already members.
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Nest Eas
Agitate for League to end liquor protection in state
A long-winded piece urges the Fairmont Ministerial Union to lead agitation for amending the Yost law to curb bootlegging aided by “wet” territories. It warns lobbyists would oppose reform and calls for statewide effort to keep legislators attentive, naming figures and lobbying tactics of the era.
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Anti- Saloon League
Fairmont Ministerial Union
Anti Saloon League
Uing
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Ohio
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Campaign Costs and Political Shakeup Highlight News
A fragmented report notes vast war expenses nearing eighty billion while a public figure pushes a capital bill to curb costs. The piece links budget strains to the Democratic leadership and a critique by the Wheeling Intelligencer, amid campaign reflections and official financial disclosures.
Ruff Stuff By Red: A Turbulent Opinion Column
A caustic opinion piece in a 20th century voice rails at political culture and liquor politics. The writer mocks voters, election costs, and reformers while lampooning town politics and national issues, railing against perceived corruption and public hypocrisy. The fragmentary text mixes slang, slogans, and mock dialogue to convey a chaotic political climate.
Travelogue Oddities and Dated Football Gossip
An odd travelogue by M. T. Cranium describes a bizarre landscape where trees grow sideways and roots extend oddly, noting natives harvest peculiar “crutches” for sale. The piece veers into an aside about an all-American football team, teased for publication after Walter Camp’s upcoming notes, revealing dated sports chatter amid the eccentric travelogue.
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M. T. Cranium
Wallewalla
Hayes youngest cabinet secretary at twenty-two
Ralph A. Hayes, aged 22, is noted as the youngest cabinet secretary in the Western Reserve University scene in Cleveland. The report highlights his rapid rise to the role of Secretary of War, marking a notable early career achievement.
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Cleveland
Editorial Comment on Campaign Expenditures in West Virginia
A Charleston editorial analyzes campaign finances for Republican and Democratic committees. It accuses the Democratic treasury of evasive practices while detailing Republican accounts close to one hundred thousand dollars, with money traced to donors and recipients. The piece notes broader stateside implications and criticizes alleged use of funds to influence voters.
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Avery Nook
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Christmas Gift Floor at Jones’ Store Spreads Holiday Cheer
Shoppers find the Jones’ first floor full of Christmas gifts and festive displays. A lively atmosphere pervades the store as objects radiate cheer and anticipation for the upcoming holiday season. Suggestions are offered to assist shoppers in preparing for Christmas.
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Jones
Linen Table Clothed and Napkin Offer From Fine Line
Advertisement notes linen table cloths and napkins offered in Pure Irish linen. Mentions prices from 4.69 to 7.50 and 238.60 for sets. Encourages housewives to buy quality linens, with Jones quality referenced as dependable.
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Munter
Dolls and toys captivate little girls across time
A nostalgic piece recalls a cherished rag doll and timeless doll desires. It notes a range of dolls offered for sale from fifty cents to six dollars including rag voile, unbreakable dolls, jointed dolls, and kid body dolls, reflecting early 20th century toy novelty and appeal to children.
Campaign doubts over Watson aid and Chilton support
The text suggests substantial aid for a campaign, with insinuations that Watson’s dollars would be matched by Chilton’s allies. It notes a weather report in a leveraged Democratic context, claiming expenses totaling eight thousand dollars and implying larger costs to run the party in West Virginia.
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Watson
Chilton
New York
Friends of Chilton
West Virginia
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