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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1922
Page
3
In Washington December 8 an Albany report notes lawmakers fear a broad Prohibition reform bill may limit enforcement across federal, state, and local levels. Critics warn the measure could hinder existing laws and raise entanglements with corruption and bootlegging. The debate centers on the potential impact on public health and law enforcement priorities nationwide.
A fragmented local column lists holiday travels and family gatherings from Fairmont and surrounding areas. It mentions attendees at Christmas visits, hospitalities at the Fairmont Hotel, funeral details for Dr. Schmidt, and residents planning travel to Clarksburg, Charleston, and other towns with multiple named individuals and firms noted.
A long list of visitors arrives for Christmas from Columbus Ohio to Morgantown and Pittsburgh. It notes Mr. and Mrs. E A Bell of Chicago Street and many students and families visiting relatives, with hospital mentions and travel to Holiday events. Mr and Mrs Summers Juno Low and others are listed among attendees. Relates to relief workers Roy Jackman and Catalina Wally marriage at Bryn Mawr and White Fall, N.Y.
A flawed press incident injured Frank Parker, longtime publisher of the Paligiant Times. He was caught by rollers, resulting in the loss of his left hand. he underwent surgery and is reported recovering, with officials noting steady improvement.
The long established firm Le Misw Pregs, a venerable New York print house dating back to 1844, announces closure after declining demand for its tube printed products. Once led by Samuel Plows and later Theodore Low De Yinn, it served Goathy and Nicholan markets for forty years.
Wanted at once a girl to do overall work. Call 4088 for details. The note also mentions piano tuning and repair services by Ralph Hawley with a telephone number 407k. The text includes a partially garbled address and registration details from 1924.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions various names and places with garbled terms. It hints at an important notice about concessions, protections, and responsibility, referencing West Virginia and an insertion error in advertising. The readable bits are sparse and non-specific.
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