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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

9

The Coal Panic and Cushing’s Testimony

The American Wholesale Coal Dealers' Association director Borge H. Cushings blames a manufactured panic for high coal prices. He recounts government and state actions, railroads rerouting equipment, and efforts by regulators and industry leaders to stabilize distribution as winter approached.

Borge H. Cushing Asso Idea Committee Cushing Pascifihaest Buay New England United States Remorihent Cosan Isu Patie Mr. Cushing North Wsshington Intentate Commerce Commission

Campaign of reprisal against oil industry cooperation in coal era

The text condemns open skepticism and lack of cooperation in the coal industry, accusing Cushing and others of delaying action. It argues the oil industry should wage a campaign of retaliation against both visible and covert opponents, while criticizing public figures for lying and only partially correcting falsehoods. The piece calls for strong public pressure to expose and counter misleading statements.

Indus Cushing

How to Keep Your Resolution Amid National Debates

The piece reflects on how resolutions falter due to self-deception and pride, contrasting personal contracts with open covenants. It weaves in political notes about coal production, government funding for the Geological Survey, and Calder committee concerns, touching on Wheeler War-time logistics and emergency farm measures.

Flo Edge Morrow National Coal Wucomb Gealor Cal Dia Poole Thia Calder Committee Congress Geological Survey Hwewuise Congress Ts Hnfalte Wisdom

Fragmented Xmas Ramblings From a Murky Notebook

A jumbled public ledger style text mixes Christmas imagery with political musings and stray quotes. It references clerics, a cabinet head, an anxious public, and a caller from New York, all conveyed through a noisy, tangled passage that resembles graffiti on a newspaper page.

Three Christmas Masses at St Peters

St Peters Catholic church schedules three Christmas Masses at 6 30, 8 00, and 9 40 o'clock. Rev P J Diviney will celebrate the services. Also noted is Marys Hospital in Clarkabure and relief fundraising details with a misread line about contributions.

St. Peters St. Peters’ Catholic Church P. J. Diviney Father Bouvou 8. Marys Hospital Clarkabure I

HOUST School Opens Holidays With Christmas Plans

Local notes describe holiday closures at HOUST School and upcoming events at the church and Sunday school. Teachers Miss Orga BD Hanve and Miss Mary Stewart plan Christmas activities while families prepare for vacations and travel during the season.

Orga Bd, Hanve Manon County Mary ‘Stewart Fairview Milas Hones Monon County Misa Blowart Fairvisw

Typhoid Sickness Affects Local Resident on Norwood Road

A local man named Thomas Hi Lloyd on Norwood road struggles with typhoid fever. He remains under care with hopeful signs of recovery and improving health.

Phoid Fryer Hin Thomas Hi Lioyd Norwood Road

Christmas program planned at Springer School and Grassy Run

Walnut Grove Alpha Hall Fairmont reports a family visit and a missing mall man concern. William Morgan and Willie Richard visited Mr Morgan. A Christmas program is planned at Springer School Friday afternoon and Grassy Run will host a Christmas tree event.

Alpha Hall Fairmont Hisll Crows Ronda Jamer Morgan Nellio Huney Houte 6 William Morgan Willie Richard Morgan Richard South Dakota Springer School Grassy Run

Funeral for Cecil Dodd in Fairmont after mule incident

The funeral for Cecil Dodd, who died from head injuries after a mule kicked him, was held this morning at his parents’ home in Kingmont. Burial followed at Davis Ridge Cemetery, conducted by Undertakers Carpenter and Ford.

Cecil Dond Cecil Dodd St Fairmont Hospital Scott Dodd Kingmont Davis/Ridge Carpenter and Ford

Home made cough remedy with Pine extract claims

An old fashioned, dubious cough syrup recipe promotes Pipex as a concentrated pine extract remedy. It touts quick relief for coughs and throat irritation, promises 100 percent satisfaction or money back, and urges readers to fill a bottle with plain grain alcohol and mix with sugar syrup.

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