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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1921
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment from a 1921 piece by N E Av presents disjointed lines referencing vacations and vague images. The text includes stray phrases about watching yolky scenes and a distant vacation, with unclear context or complete sentences.
Public Service commission rejected cries to raise gas charges while ED proposed cuts leave residents paying roughly half of what the firm claimed it needed. Militants in Talimont helped delay approval, potentially saving about 7000 dollars daily from Saturday onward as the company eyed higher rates.
An account discusses the Public Service Commission's stance on a proposed 75 cent monthly gas charge and the broader issue of permitting rate increases. It notes the risk of setting a dangerous precedent, the commission's restraint, and the potential effects on public confidence while considering the gas department's plan to dilute natural gas with producer gas amid dwindling supply. The piece urges a timely ruling to establish a statewide practice or risk reopening the case.
A Utah court ruling claims a black skinned Hindu belongs to the white race amid scientific challenges to cradle of the white race theories. The piece cites misattributed origins and uses stark language about race, with references to ancient libraries burned, and notes on a Tulsa race riot and political dispatches.
A group of women appeared at the White House to voice opposition to the movement to create a welfare department in the national government and the pending maternity bill. The remarks suggest the propositions are not in perfect form and prompt questions about why any woman would oppose them.
A corrupt acts scandal erupts as residents recount chaotic scenes and police arrest a suspect. A crowd of about 100 listens as officials declare a disturbance and levy fines for disorderly conduct. The report notes tensions between city and country communities and hints at broader political implications.
The note references Seth Tanner and a chaotic scene about washing boards amid a hotter attitude. It mentions a bootleg style event lasting six days and a vague reference to what was known or wabte, unclear in the fragment.
Fragmented OCR text reflects a political critique of tariffs and government unity. It mentions the White House, prominent names, and a call for cooperation between government and business to secure the nation's finances, with unclear attribution and garbled phrasing.
A fragmentary report on the Morgeantown gathering of the West Virginia Historical Society in September 1460. It lists attendees including Prof. WK Powdlnion Hon. William E. Suvouuan Gov. and many other state officials and scholars, noting some founders who were not present.
The piece criticizes a White House dinner with bankers and business leaders. It argues such gatherings would spark outcry if held during past administrations and claims current officials should consult financial leaders rather than demagogues. The author urges restoring proper influence of finance in policy.
Fairmont residents report relief from疲惫 and aching through a kidney remedy advertised as a cure.Testimonials claim improved energy, reduced headaches, and restored vigor after using the product sold by local druggists. The ad cites customer Mrs. Brownbay and Mr. Watkins of Fairmont praising the remedy.
An OCR fragment describes Simco White Salve for sore throat with unclear branding and manufacturers. It mentions terms like Husnes proomonik and vapors, and a list of company names. the text is garbled with many misspellings and incomplete phrases. The readable parts reference a product for throat relief and a pharmaceutical supplier context.
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