WVU Football Schedule and Leadership Debates 1916
Irregular schedule notes indicate West Virginia University football plans, with potential games at Morgantown and Hanover, and dates from September to November. Debate continues on site for 1917, with Wesleyan and other opponents discussed. West Virginia also seeks a proper athletic director and hardware manager amid student opposition, while Lloyd Metterson selected captain of the 1917 football team.
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Dartmouth
Hanover
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Harry Stansbury
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Auainst Iieconan
West Nirginia
Stanebury
Christmas Chatter and Odd Hints From A Distant Page
A garbled 19th century style list offers quirky household tips and jokes about Christmas decorations and social expectations. The fragment mentions children, fireworks, candy, a janitor, a bear floor prank, and playful phrases linked to figures like Jess Willard and Bobby Walla, all in a stray, humorous tone with many misread words.
Industrial Fairmont progress and contractor delays
The Clarkshure Street project in Fairmont shows contractor Alfard SRObio failing to meet terms and hindering progress on Weston Lane near Holbert and Speddon. Cold weather slows construction at the Sulphuric Acid plant and Presbyterian church site while local glass workers face favorable but steady conditions. The Steven Won company reports strong wholesale growth, new hiring on planned road work, and rising orders as local firms expand operations.
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Clarkshure
Hongabela Valley Trarton Company
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Alfard Srobio
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Wabl
Clirkshurs Ja
Weston
Holbert
Speddon
Fairmont
Westerndsy Orm
Presbyterian Church
Mor
Rower debates The Greater Value Of Toe Hold Or Scissors
in a long, readable but garbled sheet the article discusses the relative value of toe hold versus scissors holds in wrestling noting public figures such as Paul Purman and references to a wrestler named Stephen and a number of names. it highlights the contested value of moves and strategies and hints at matches and opinions from fans and observers. the piece reflects a period newspaper voice with emphasis on athletes and technique.
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Paul Purman
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High School 19 Easy Victory At Fairmont
Lumberport High battled Fairmont to a 20 minute game, with Fairmont pulling ahead in the second half. Stafford, M. brought Lumberport back with baskets, but Fairmont maintained the lead and teammate contributions from Harber, Meredith, and Knight sealed the win.
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Lamberport High
Fairmont
Lamberport
Heny
Cairns
Mawr
Petia
Essen
Fairmant
Lumberport
Imlerstativur
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Mleming
Knight
Nat
Brown
Dingbats and Pick Ups Win at Temple
Temple League results show the Dingbats and Pick Ups victorious in a chaotic report with fragmented lines. The page mentions teams, players, and varying odds amid a crowded but unreadable layout, leaving the exact scores and key names unclear.
Marines at Sea To Have Xmas Gifts
A wartime Navy report notes Marines stationed overseas will receive Christmas gifts. The initiative, supported by donations and benevolent groups, aims to lift morale for units far from home during the holiday season.
Monongah Oddities Attract Visitors And Shoppers
A string of scrambled names and places from Monongah and nearby towns hints at a social scene with visitors shopping for Christmas. Mentions include Fairmont and Philadelphia figures, local store activity, and church events as residents engage in holiday preparations and community notices.
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Getthal
Fairmont
Gifer the
Tolltays
Yeu
Monongah
Monongahs
Fragmented Prompt Message About Scheduling and Growth
The readable text appears garbled and unreadable. It mentions next week or 205 TV and growing Shaneer and sending Fo Why for Let it Oace and staying in Shane for fan. No clear event or names present.
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Shane
Monongah Christmas Shopping Spurs Intertown Exchange
The article notes Monongah residents plan and fear some holiday shopping patterns with Fairmont visitors. It mentions a City Ticket Named ticket, a Citizens party nomination, and local personals including visits by Fairmont residents. Curfews and school dismissal tie to the Christmas period amid cross-town commerce between Monongah and Fairmont.
Shaver funeral attendance and kinship notices report
Relatives and friends of Shaver attend a funeral, with mentions of Monongilty and Palrtiogat connections. Names include Mire Panay Martin of Chieti, Nate Vance, Jessie taste, William Rollins, and others, noting statuses and places such as Clarkeburg and Pieters firm at Miamengi. The fragmentary text records a wake or funeral gathering and associated social remarks from local residents.
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Fairnen
Wenn Apeniling
Guy Relatieye
Jessie
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