West Virginia leadership call urged after Marsh speech
The piece urges public minded leadership in West Virginia, criticizing self seeking politicians. It highlights J I Marsh’s Fairmont speech as a clear, forceful call for a new Wend plan with strong personal magnetism and statewide education, aiming to spark a genuine movement from the people. It praises the speech as the clearest and most sincere address on state affairs in recent memory.
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J. I. Marsh
Manh
Mans
Sit
West Virginia
Roosevelt
Marsh
Chambers of Commerce
Cits
Crary Marsh
Fairmont
Allkove
Intelligence Tests Reform Detroit School Entry
Intelligence tests replace old examinations in Detroit public schools. All new teachers must take the test by order of the school board. The test aims to distinguish book knowledge from real intelligence, noting that an unschooled man may still show practical aptitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ax Ome
Detroit
Education Beyond Cramming Facts and Book Knowledge
A reflection on true education contrasting rote memorization with living knowledge. It argues that good schooling shapes the intelligent mind, arranging ideas rather than crowding them, and that teachers matter for guiding life exploration beyond mere book learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H E
Too Stupid and Not Too Stupid A Mixed Chronicle
A mixed recount of Knut Hamsun’s life shows a dishwasher fired for being too stupid yet earning the Nobel Prize in literature. The column shifts to a political note on reapportionment, U.S. population figures, farm concerns, and New York crime trends, contrasting public discourse with leadership and law enforcement developments in Chicago and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Kaut
Chicago
Knut
Cauwe
New York
Fragmented 1920s Newspaper Snippets Spool Offbeat Notes
A garbled recitation of stray items Mention of Dempsey Ruff Stuff and Hope Prank Pryor hints at chaotic headlines. References to Xmas, Santa Claus, editors, Florida governor threats and odd local musings wobble through comic and crime hints.
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Pryor
Santa Claus
Into 2
Pitne
Florida
Soya
West Palm Busch
Trip
Mary
Fragmentary Price Note Mentions Turkey and Doctor Fees
Fragments mention a dressed turkey priced around 60 cents a pound and an expected rise to about 1.59 dollars per pound. A doctor’s fee is cited for advising against overeating in one sitting. The text is incomplete and relies on fragmented OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyne
Gordon G. i
Mannington News Briefs Include Hospital Return and Obituary
Ellery B. Glover has returned from St Francis Hospital in Pittsburgh, health improved. Epworth League of the Methodist Church held a social with a Christmas tree sale. Dayton A. Itymer opened offices in Mannington for realist and insurance business, offering notary work. Mrs Ann H. Best, long a county resident, died at her daughter’s home on Main Street, survived by two daughters and three sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellery B. Glover
Pittsburgh
St. Francis Hoapital
Epworth League of the Methodist Church
Dayton A. Itymer
First National Bank
Best
Ann H. Best
George W. Hawking
Main Street
England
Wiliam Hanky
Canada
George W. Hawkins
Frank Miliaon
Mannington
W. H. Bost
Local social notes and events across communities
J Best of Winnipeg and S T Best of Appledale await advice on pineal arrangements. Surprise Party Mary Louise entertains friends at home. St Patrick’s Church bake sale at Molghen’s auto supply for Christmas gifts. Mrs George Freys sustains wrist fracture. Dr Leahy to assess with X-ray. Mannington post office location bids seek 1700 sq ft space, lease expires April 1921. Billy Johnson hosts 12th birthday with parlor games and lunch. Boxing show at Eureka Park features Billy Williams in a bout with Martin’s Ferry artist.
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Mary Louise
C.D. McNeill
George Freys
Main Street
W. J. Leahy
Posal
Mannington
Hayes-Leahy
Witoretrrat
Aprius
RM. Johnson
Water Street
Billy Johnson
Eureka Park
Billy Wiliams
Martin's Ferry
Ohio
Local notes and preliminaries for Fairmont boxing matches
The column lists likely opponents for Jennings Martin of Fairmont in preliminaries and two local featherweights set to be matched. It also records numerous personals from Eastland to Wheeling and Fairmont, including visits, business trips, and holiday travel. Notable names include Isaac W. Coulter, Thomas Eddy, L. S. Schwenek, Mahson S. Flaw, James S. Furbee, D. C. Tabler, Meyer Tabler, Mrs. Angle Charlton, Clyde Jase, Prichart, George Pletcher, Veramon Ryan, Mrs. James Herman, Rev. John Beddow, Tafe Snyder, Harry Anderson Jr, Mrs. Ray W. Tabler, and Rev. J. S. Chapman.
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Isaac W. Coulter
Eastland
Tex
Hing
Sycamore
Thomas Eddy
Salem
L. S. Schwenek
Fairmont
Bfaw
Wheeling
James
Furbee
Fairmonton
Mra
D.C. Tabler
Grandso Meyer Tabler
N Parkern
Tare
Angle Charlton
Auster
Clyde Jase
Baltimore
George Pletchert
Varmon Ryan
Deadonnna
Texas
James Herman
John Beddow
Whorling
Tafe Snyder
Harry Anderson, Jr
Brockenbeien
Texs
Wil
Franklin Street
Ray W. Tabler
Cal Yost
Misa
Yost
Tames
Weather Quips And Old Wives Tales On Winter
A clipped collection of remarks and folklore about cold weather figures and opinions from various figures. George Richardson comments on the present season while P M Hoge and John T Michael share weather opinions. The piece notes Mark Twain and a woolly worm rhyme about predicting winter.
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Mark Twain
George Richardson
Prouction Department
the Fuel Administration
Virginia
P.M. Hoge
John T. Michael
Ceain Frack
Weather Commentaries Reflect Local Sentiment at High School
In a casual exchange, Miss Dearie Reed the high school teacher says she likes this weather. Harry Shaw the attorney remarks that bad weather makes moving difficult, speaking with Ouman Swarts.
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Enn
Dearie Reed
Harry Shaw
Ouman Swarts
Bits of State History by E. Withers on early West Virginia settlers
Clarkeburg historian Alexander Withers discusses early West Virginia settlers in 1831 era. He portrays them as kind, benevolent, and disinterested in interpersonal generosity, offering hospitality without seeking compensation. The text emphasizes their selfless manners and civil conduct in frontier life.
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West Virginia
Alexander Withers
Clarksburg
Windnesn
Ecke
Gloves in gauntlet and regulation styles boosted for gifts
A reader notes gloves as a desired Christmas gift. Courtneys’ selection promises proper style and wearing quality with gauntlet, long and short regulation athle n options, priced for shoppers.
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Stust
Courtneys
Handkerchiefs Offer Wide Gift Choice This Season
We suggest handkerchiefs as a practical gift after selecting major presents. They come in gift boxes and can be bought singly, in sets, or in halves, with prices from 18 cents to 150 dollars for singles and 60 cents to 1.76 for the Hexed Handkerchiefs. Imported designs recently arrived, priced from 1.00 to 8.75 dollars.
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Hera
Gift Blouses and Sweaters For Christmas Gifts
Unusual gift idea notes a new assortments of blouses and sweaters. Lowered prices range from five to twenty eight fifty dollars and suggest choosing a sweater as a sensible present in many hues and fabrics.
Fur Wraps and Scarves Featured in Christmas Sale
A holiday sales pitch touts Pur Scarf Mutt and Fur Wrap gifts with furs discounted by one quarter to attract Christmas shoppers. The promotion emphasizes gifting appeal for mothers wives sisters and daughters while urging careful consideration of fur value.
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J. Wiegel
Sidney W. Wreset
Falmlont
Gow
Rabaen
Fairmont Weat
Lass
Ief
Intelligence
United States
Congress
Elas
Awilard
Dempsey Igsine
Hesse Nave Enoet
Reckom
Kipken
Pains
Gomad Haller
Adam S
J. Best
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Can
S. T. Best
Appledale
D.C
Gona
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Tim
Frankie Noy
Tranadian Borer
Jennings Martin
F. M. Tighe
Moundsville
Mr. Millan
Blanche Bateer
J. 5. Chapman
Logansport
Clrenit
Sverstt
Gitt
Watson Hotel
Corner Service Drug Store
Jackson Street
Grant Town Drug Store
Grant Town
W. Va
Banks
Federal Reserve System
The
People’s National Bank
the Peoples National Bank OF
Airmont
the Sanitary Market Prickett .& Shouffler, Props
Adams ST
Courtneys’ ‘Store
Fternoon
Courtneys’ Store
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