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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1920
Page
7
The piece notes delayed transportation and credit tightening hurt workers and production, while when railways carry freight well, industry thrives and freight costs pose little trouble. It calls for general congratulations as roads return to prewar levels, improving earnings and activity.
The notice urges support for Christmas Seals to fund tuberculosis care and free health services, highlighting the disease’s impact in poverty-stricken homes and the need for home care, dispensaries, and open air schools. It calls readers to invest to aid human beings in need and to place seals on letters and parcels.
Incomplete OCR fragment argues for removing a person named Pilsom and accuses Holt of deceiving the town sobre a local notice matter. Mentions Democrats and Postotsre Job but text is garbled and unclear.
A threatening message warns a person named Dushoni about a box of Pounywot candles and a planned attack unless contact is made. The note threatens violence and mentions a visit if the demand is not met. Authorities should assess for safety and verify identities.
A five year old Monongah girl, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Fleming, died of diphtheria at home. The child was described as bright and beloved, with a sister two years old. Burial plans were announced, with the body to be taken for interment at God Fellows Cemetery following a service.
Mrs Ana Thompson aged 1 year dies Saturday after illness of acute indigestion. Survived by Keh Clark of Warren Pa Mrs Thompson of Pallmont and M J of BMunnington. Two sons Robert Thompson of Fairmont and M J Thompson of Clendennin.
A Fairmont reader urges officials to curb dangerous coasting on select streets to prevent nightly accidents. The letter cites a near miss with an automobile on Nant Avenue and Fifth Street, urging temporary traffic restrictions for four hours each evening to protect sledders and bystanders.
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