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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
4
The piece argues the demonetization of gold is unlikely without England’s consent, noting Britain’s vast gold reserves and wartime profits. It suggests England won’t forego gold, as empire policies favor finance and commerce and gold supplies remain ample from Australia, the Yukon, and South Africa.
The text argues Britain would avoid demonetizing gold by backing payments with silver or government credit, warning against panic over gold demonetization as a charged political issue. It critiques War Department Secretary Newton Baker for needing official confirmation before acting on reports. It then alludes to a satirical remark about diplomacy and a wartime note on peace, referencing Twain and Wilson.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Wheeling and Charleston with references to wealth and a noble storage, hinting at a local or regional news item. The text is incomplete, obscure, and lacks clear events, names, or dates to define a full summary.
The Republicans of South Buckhannon nominate James O Nea l as their candidate in the municipal election. Nervin Cutlip is named for recorder. Federal plans under Weeks forestry law authorize purchase of 124000 acres in Monongahela and Potomac regions with ongoing Condemnation for 29000 acres surveyed and 1000 acres contingent on Justice opinion. Standard Linear Stowe announces 15 percent payroll boost for January 16. Coal sands in West Virginia may be opened as railroads with subsidiaries own coal lands face price pressure from mining companies renewing contracts.
A new schedule takes effect January 7 affecting Morgantown and Wheeling trains. Trips will run Randall to Dieuville with a shift to Cassville and Liljil Town. afternoon service from Morgantown will be delayed by about ten minutes. Officials warn of security concerns in Wheeling amid rising revolver purchases, while Western Maryland and Washington connections loom as construction advances toward Williamsport and Bluemont joust.
Mrs. Lindsey, wife of Denver judge Ben Lindsey, is to appear in photoplays written by the judge, tied to juvenile court work. Separately, Wheeling newspapers note a certificate revival for The Disinto Standard Coal Company with plans to operate a model village and works expansion in West Virginia, plus local crime, road-building, and gambling enforcement updates in St Albans and Huntington.
The piece vents about wartime strains and public mood, noting war brides facing strain, calls for Christmas shopping, and laments weather and shortages. It mentions Woodrow Wilson era echoes, fears of inflation, and various places in a fragmented, satirical style from a 1914 newspaper fragment.
A Wallace fire gutted the Stayt home owned by J P Stayt destroying house and contents valued at about 4000 dollars. Stayt wife and their four young children narrowly escaped in night clothing. Neighbors aided in evacuating during the blaze which started near the structure and spread through the walls.
Editorial from the Pittsburgh Gazette Times welcomes the resumption of football relations among West Virginia University University of Pittsburgh Wash ington and Jefferson College. It argues reintegrating these teams strengthens community ties and public interest, preferring regional competition to distant games. The piece urges lifting schedules locally and emphasizes goodwill over recognition.
A garbled OCR passage describes very small beings visiting Eliza Huth and her parents with mention of a half pound weight and Christmas. It references Christy and Elizabeth with unclear actions and a scene in a workshop or atelier where a figure named Benabetta is involved, suggesting a quirky domestic or fantastical vignette from an old newspaper page.
OCR scraps hint at a local item with uncertain names and dates. The readable bits show political or community concern, with mentions of places and people but no clear event or outcome. The piece reads as a damaged page fragment needing clearer sourcing to identify the involved individuals and actions.
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Comnowad as prompt relief for head cold symptoms. It claims relief within hours, reduces nasal congestion, headaches, feverishness, sore throat, and sneezing, with dosing every two hours and a 26 cent price at drug stores. It warns to avoid imitation products.
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