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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1916
Page
4
A Fairmont citizen looks back on 1916 as prosperous and eventful with civic improvements, bond issue progress, and the Fifty in Five plan. He anticipates strong growth, new industries, and Fairmont rising in state standing as 1917 begins.
An editorial from the Clarksburg Exponent argues for moving the State University from Morgantown to Clarksburg. It contends that Clarksburg would fund and duplicate campus buildings and grounds with little expense, mocks Morgantown’s inconveniences, and promotes Clarksburg as an ideal site for a central Normal school. The piece asserts location does not greatly affect enrollment and that a student chooses the best inducements or athletic prestige regardless of site.
A editorial urges uniting to elevate West Virginia University to the nation’s elite standard. It argues out‑of‑state study reflects wealth and convenience, not need, and promises Morgantown will provide facilities and funds if public support is unbiased and statewide. It stresses mobilizing broad backing across regions.
A jumble of brief snippets from various papers notes political opinions on Wilson and trade, a Christmas turkey tale, payroll concerns in West Virginia, upcoming paper-market worries, and Clarksburg’s two year dry spell followed by a milder day after Christmas. The tone is terse and telegraphic with multiple named papers.
Article describes U.S. Coast Guard weddings to address native marriage practices in the Aleutian Islands. It notes government concern over relationships between white men and native women, a new policy permitting officer-led nuptials aboard patrol vessels, and a planned “marriage cruise” from June 9 to formalize ceremonies in remote areas.
A fragmented column mocks political and social figures with wartime declarations and small-town chatter. It references Sen Watson, Col John Barleycorn, and local officials, weaving humor about ties, clocks, fogs, and city infrastructure amid a chaotic parade of quoted asides and dated allusions.
A largely critical piece denounces paper waste and promotes economy in paper use amid rising prices. It argues heightened awareness, consumer cuts, and industry action to avoid wasteful packaging and to protect forests, urging collaboration among citizens and manufacturers to curb willful waste. The piece cites economic and political context abroad and references U S territorial expansion as a broader topic.
The strip critiques Aleut life as listless and primitive, noting a tribe’s aim of a salmon cache and their unwelcoming reception of outsiders. A Belle from Aleut culture appears with a Leap Year smile when ships visit, highlighting the tension between outsiders and the island community.
An old advertisement touts Celery-Mint as a top remedy for headache and neuralgia claiming its quality matches higher priced options. It urges readers not to judge by price and promises quick relief after a single trial at stores offering Celery-Mint.
A garbled report discusses observed mat of Nantel pep and Che colonists at abipitirontists. It critiques wartime spending, citing a $25,000,000 price tag and shifts toward diplomatic options with Panama and Helgoland. The piece references a modern nursery rhyme ending with Jack Horner and a Christmas pie in a concluding comic aside.
A simple home remedy claims to cure dandruff permanently. Part hair, apply Parisian Sage to the scalp, rub in, and massage daily for several days to restore healthy scalp and glossy hair without staining. Readily available from druggists and inexpensive.
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