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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1916

Page

8

Dutch land subsidence debate covered by engineers

The article surveys expert opinions on ground subsidence in the Netherlands. Civil engineers discuss sea level influence and crustal sinking, with gauges suggesting a decline up to 20 centimeters per century inland, affecting polders and drained basins.

Holland de Matera Poly Holt Adarge Nevierteads Ancas Soma Uke D. H Blaupotten Cate Jesi Cate J.C Tamer Tnd Hollaid Hirkiah Hie Raya Avery Ag Whyldenen Netherlands Jy Hs Uiebeniia

Town Talk Hospital Directors Meeting Tonight

Hospital board directors meet at Merion County Medical Center with plans to discuss safety, reconstruction, and routine governance. The session addresses interior frame stabilization and potential further action after recent damage while awaiting authority guidance.

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Infantile epidemic delays rink incident and home moves

A boy named Breake Arm at Rink Albert Jamil son on Short avenue broke his left arm at a Jackson street skating rink Monday evening. Both bones were broken above the wrist, requiring an arm reset and tomorrow afternoon surgery. Nearby residents Kemble White family moved into a remodeled Benedt avenue home, with the Whites vacating for Mr and Mrs Otis G Wilson to move in. The Mo Migwhila Valley Traction Company plans no fare changes per the Public Service Commission, while Bar Convention attendees and a State Association meeting take place in Wheeling. Invitations arrive for Miss Frances Presley Ogden’s January 9 wedding at St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Wheeling.

Albert Jamilson Short Avenue Jackson Street Kemble White Benont Avenue White Otis G Wison Wilson Benont Us

Improvement in Marksmanship for Women at Farmers Week

From Ameri can Expedition in Mexico to More Santown January 5 to 6, Farmers Week highlights women’s skill in field exercises. Reports note women’s clubs, lectures, and demonstrations on cooking, butter making, home crafts, and sustaining rural life.

Associated Press Mexico Stouly Weill Peentinr Moresantown Bowden Women's Clubs Crowmunity Mary J. Creswell Department of Agriculure W. A Rhew Wo Vie University Mary 1. Peacock Columbia University Howe Mads Baglor Mary EB. Creewell Marlon H Hepworth WW. Vi. University West Virginia Mary HH. Treatwork Witet Mary DB. Oliver West University Mary Th Meacock Richerd Colwett West Virginia University Swhlui Mare Th Peacork Sacie Ft Caseman West Vir Gluta

Parker’s Run and Sunday Visits Across Town

Ohio resident Ellen Hae of Ohio visited here for a tour. Families such as Mr and Mrs Dove Harris Harrer and son, and numerous relatives including Mrs Straight and Miss Mary tilley spent Sunday with local hosts. Others, like Grover from Fairmont and Mr and Mrs Henry Matheny, were guests of relatives in the area during the weekend.

Mik Ellen Hae Ohio Philip Heek Alfee Marks Tor Charley Dove Hirrharrer Sam Ani Kehant Maylurst Mary Tiley Harsieter Jub Morgumtown Chr Straight Mra Varriet Straight Duawitor Mes Agnes Straight Grover Fairmont Bou Page Dangly Jors Densi Virsinld Rivesville Te Lntter Henry Matheny Iind Mes Tort Harrin Elin Fred Wilson James Mred Dry Mee Jiminy Powell Albert D. A. Harris Will Fleming Harry John Loothman

Community meeting on January 4 at 2 pm in county court house

All persons interested in organizing a branch at the Federal Farm Lawn Bureau are requested to meet in the pillow of The Smith in the county vigent at the court house on Tuesday January 4 at 2 pm 12284 No 1768.

Federal Farm Lawn Pillow the Smith County Vigent Court House

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