Vigilant county sealer saves Morgantown flour buyers
George Stewart, sealer for Monongalia County, detected short weight flour sales and prompted resacking and proper labeling by millers. The move protected about 5,000 pounds of flour and highlighted the sealer’s vigilant work. Local papers note his ongoing efforts to ensure accurate package weights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Stewart
Alia County
Morgantown
Mor
Sealer
County Sealer of
Hungry and homeless men and the failing social promise
An impassioned reflection questions why many suffer hunger and poverty despite a need for a better social system. It argues that some men are ruined by circumstance, never given a fair chance, and that universal solutions often overlook the harsh realities faced by those most in need.
Be a good fellow to homeless men this winter
The piece urges readers to support homeless men during the harsh winter, stressing that they face fierce temptations and needs. It calls for food, shelter, clothing, and friendship, noting many lack basic items while urging comfortable folks to open their hearts and pocketbooks now, not later.
Stock Dividends And Bonuses From War Profiteers
A major munitions firm announced a 100 percent stock dividend amid wartime wealth. A Berlin speech criticized such profits as the Belgian crisis deepened. Bonuses are seen as a partial reward for workers as prices rise, with Western Union in this city cited for upcoming rewards.
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Berlin
Aly
van Jagow
America
Western Union Telegraph Company
Juvenile Drunkening Sparks Jail Time in Fairmont
A 17 year old boy jailed after failing to pay a fine for intoxication in Fairmont. Officials say liquor is sold to youths and urge sending the boy home to his mother, while critics call for punishing actual offenders. War guidance and cost of living headlines contrast with local discipline.
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Fairmont
Beteter
Weston
Henry
Connellsville
Ruff Stuff By Red In Subzero Morning
A rough, humorous column notes frigid conditions, misprinted names, and local oddities. It mentions Ed Slack possibly becoming a deputy sheriff under Glover, jokes about train auditors, reflections on newspaper writers, and a holiday visit by Mrs Hartley from Smith College with two Birmingham guests. It also previews a Friday Bridge Club gathering at the Country Club on December 28 with hosts Mr and Mrs F P Robertson.
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Bridge Club
FP. Robertson
Clu
Gulertain
Chicago Guests Parade Into Town For Holidays
Mr and Mrs C M Moderwell and sons Horace from Chicago and Miss Mabel Moderwell with Miss Cora Guild will arrive next Sunday to spend the holidays with relatives. Miss Guild will visit Mrs EB Unrtey while Horace Moderwell and Miss Mabel Moderwell stay at Hirh kate, home of Mr and Mrs J G Watson.
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Chicago
C. M. Moderwell and Sons
Horace
Mabel Moderwell
Cora Guild
Mix Guild
EB. F. Unrtey
Moderwell
Horace Moderwell
Mabel Modeewell
Hirhkate
J. G. Watson
Inside a Corpuscle Lecture Sparks Contention
A lively exchange at a local meeting centers on the phrase Inside of a corpuscle with the lecturer prompting understanding and the chairman urging clearer explanation for the audience. The dialogue reflects curiosity and mild disruption among attendees seeking safer terms.
Encouragement from Doctor on Welsh Wildcats
Mrs Dumson asks if the doctor offered encouragement and Mr Dunson affirms predicting he will whip his Welsh team in wildcats soon. She questions where the wildcats will be found, reflecting local cheer and humor.
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Mrs. Dumson
Mr. Dunson
Mie
Uncle Sam probes high food prices in midwest cities
A federal agent, described as from Uncle Sam, prepares to investigate rising food costs in Cleveland Detroit and western cities with authority to convene grand juries. The fragment references a Washington departure and a humorous aside about a young bride and a butcher.
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Anderson
United States
Atorney
Washington
Uncle Sam
Cleveland
Detroit
Mrs Watherway Died After Long Illness Sunday
Mrs Conelia M Watherway wife of Joseph A Watherway died Sunday morning at her Mishsivont home after a year and a half of poor health and a prior serious illness She was born Cordelia Roberts in Northampton County Virginia and had two sons and a stepdaughter Her funeral is set for Wednesday at 2 30 p m at Mt Pleasant with Dr J C Brown officiating and burial in Woodlawn Cemetery
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Conelia M. Watherway
Joseph
Cordelia Roberts
Northampton County
Richard Gordon
Wdo
Margaret Gordon Mack
J. Mack
McKeesport
Gordon
Beverley
W. Va
Charley Watherwax
Wilmeréine Fo
Mea
Arthur Roberts
Cape Charles
Mr. Watherwax
Long Island
Pall Mont
Wari Wax
MT. Ple
J.C. Brown
Woodlawn
St. C. Jones
Mack
Roberts
Messrs
Chorley
Arthur Watherwax
Burned Woman and Child Buried in Joint Funeral
A double funeral was held yesterday at the Molis Catholic church in Monongal for Mrs Anna Lavrollc and her four year old son, burned when an attempted kerosene fire exploded at their Annabelle home last Thursday. The woman died at Fairmont Hospital No 1 Saturday morning. the boy died at the hospital. The bodies were interred at Musgrave and Manonsale after joint services.
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Molis Catholi
Monongal
Anna Lavrollc
Annabelle
Siap
Faimont Hospital No. 1
Bivrial
Musgrave Undertaking Establishment
Manonsaleesterday Mornige
Annabell
Cryptic exchange cues a planning clash in uncharted region
A迷-like dialogue shows Seater Serzhum debating a campaign against a distant effort. The speaker notes constants predicting a year of pursuit and learning, hinting at strategic caution amid ambiguous intent.
Chicago Woman Refuses Court Citation Over Judge Jones
A Chicago woman issued a legal summons for a court appearance explains to a friend she will not appear. She cites lack of social acquaintance with the judge and an improper tone of the communication as reasons for her refusal to know him.
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de Rigeur
Chicago
Petty Arithmetic and Engagement Refusal
A Boston Transcript excerpt features a witty exchange where a friend mocks self-centered thinking and Mr. Dustin Stax counters with a remark about avoiding the narrow figure of number one. The dialogue shifts to a romantic engagement, with playful banter about what papa would say and the reluctance to reveal sworn words.
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Number
Mr. Dustin Stax
Dr. Bhe
Papa
Boston Transcript
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Vairmont Printing and Publishing Company
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Niw
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W. Madison War
St. Chis
Cerrier
Pontoffice
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Western Union
Western Onion
West
Parkersburg State Journal
Wheeling News
Clarksby
Germany
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Red
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Tee
Laltimore
Ohio
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Shir
Joe Lehman
John McKinney
Thinee
John Fly
Helix
Elbert Hubbard
Youngster
Dope
Frasbiut
Pra
Wee Virginia University
Pitt
West Virginia University
Pairmont
Mis
Mary Frances Hartley
Smith College
Sino Town
Puck
Sam
Everett True
Condo
Woodlawn Cemetery
Pn Atratd Po
Seater Serzhum
Cain
Howuitty
Shurtleff & Welton Shoes
E. C. Jones
Daniel Greene
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Dali
Dr. Moorman Ropadist
Baby
Crane
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