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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1920
Page
4
Operators nationwide face gloom as coal markets falter and buyers pause. Producers, though maintaining current output, fear reduced income this year and argue for organization to defend the industry against weak demand, rail shortages, and shifting markets. A turning point is seen if the industry adapts to postwar conditions with new methods and ventures.
The text warns of heavy trouble for producers as fuel shortages bite. It predicts county business will suffer more than bankers expect, with coal buying starting soon as industry restarts early in the new year.
Airmont Kiwanis urges county action to protect Marion’s stake in the $50 million road financing, noting Marion’s heavy past investment in roads and its share of future loan costs. The group faces hurdles, including state control of funds and concerns over wasteful local road building. Senate debates linger on Senator Ashurst’s handling of a late Congress bill and constitutional timing for executive action.
Prom Chicago reports a turbulent debate within the Nations Music Touch ees association predicting the end of Jazz. Critics claim the public forgets true music as a wave of overtones and a waning interest prevail. Arson incidents in Fayette County and Pennsylvania provoke calls for stronger school safety measures.
A garbled OCR fragment shows scattered phrases about uniforms, politics, rumors, and daily life. It mentions persons like Spears and Doble, references a New York Glan and a January-April mood, plus stray notes on papers, gardens, and local chatter. The text is largely incoherent.
Argentina’s northern provinces discuss forming a League of Governors to counter Buenos Aires influence. Observers split over stability risks and the aim to curb the capital’s apparent control of wealth, districting, and national policy amid a tense political backdrop.
A French textile expert in Paris claims to have devised a method to make bricks from compressed straw. He seeks funds to prove the concept and argues housing can be built without deep foundations and completed in a month. The straw building material is claimed to be nonflammable and lightweight. The first house has already been built in Montargis.
Miss Blanche Baker and Lonnie Sollerfed called on Mr and Mrs Dryan Pups of Winkeld Sunday. ES Baker spent Sunday with his daughter Rosa Dunyonberry. Victor Travia of Fairmont visited Mr and Mrs Day Reeves. Others attended the Christmas program at Shaw schoolnet. Local names include Huwel Heskell Nancy Reaves Miles Tey Vincant and Lee Hook visiting Zeblin Hovle family.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recounts Curtiss urging advertisers to press forward during a business slump. Richt Spillane summarizes Curtis’ view that firms must push hard to avert backward drift, keep operations tight, and be ready to capitalize when the market turns. The piece emphasizes proactive hustle to prevent decline.
Fragmented Musings debate Christopher North quotes and the value of intellect versus popular fiction. The writer questions cultural leadership, defends reading, and argues for simpler pleasures of nature and thoughtful recreation over sensationalism and political demagoguery.
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