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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1916

Page

2

Letters Lost in Mail System Revealed by Office Tour

Washington Dec 1 news reveals checks drafts and other valuable papers found on deliverable letters during a tour of the office. Data show 1 year handled 10.50.400 letters parcels revenue 4,509. Mr Hoper notes potential yearly revenue around 75,000 and outlines changes to parcel and dead letter handling to reduce hold times and improve space.

Mvabhington Janthan Datel Roper Jy Ile Fe Ray Ap Oliverette Aellery Tim Hoper Pittsburgh New York City Ohio Kotag Cleveland Cincinnati Michigan Chicago

Personal Notices From Clarkebure And Nearby Towns

Mire Ne Cangay Mas and guests of Mik Ala Snir in Mears, WAM Milleran and family depart for Philadelphia for holidays. Mrs E C Smith of Ravenswood visits daughter in Motmick. The Tidulek daughter has had illness but shows improvement. Born this morning to Mr and Mrs James Geltlinge of Maps Avenue. Tribute to mirthfulness praises Beecher as renovator of the World.

Emi Mears Wam Milleran Clarkebure Mre Frank Day Philadelphia Mra Tidulek James Geltlinge

Rev Mitchell Recovered to Preach at Central Christian Church

Town notes report Rev Mitchell, recently confined by facial injection from barber treatment, will lead both morning and evening services at Central Christian church next Sunday. The evening talk will address whether European nations are ready to make and keep lasting peace. Domnick Baldars was fined 426 and costs after confessing to assault on Marty Hosa on the East side. High School program at Butcher School art exhibit drew a large audience, with pupil performers praised. exhibit continues tonight with another student performance and art selections.

Mitchell Clarence Mitchell Central Christian Church Europs Dominick Joys Domnick Baldars Spire Lele Fleming Marty Hosa

Unherste Daath and Pyrrius: A Glimpse of Fortune

A fragmentary note describes Pyrrius, king of Epirus, famed ancient soldier of fortune, killed after being cast from a roof by a woman. It muses on managing fortune like a constitution, urging patience in misfortune and avoiding violence unless necessary, attributed to La Rochefoucauld.

Pyrrius Epirus la Rochefone

Heart's Necessity and the Call for Companions of Virtue

A fragment reflecting on welfare as needing two companions of intelligence probity and grace to keep life balanced. It argues for daily conversations to measure ourselves and stay anchored to good sense and virtue, though the source text is incomplete.

Permonn

Plenty of Hope for Him at Sopleigh Transcript

Miss Keen jokes about acceptance as Borton Transcript notes a promising path for a young man and a girl who can take a joke. The exchanges hint at social testing for entry and the playful tone shows local wit and hope.

Sopleigh Miss Keen Borton Transcript

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