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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1916
Page
5
In a sharp cartoon a soldier scoffs that women cannot bear arms but a mother with a child in her arms counters I can bear armies. The piece argues against the idea that physiology should block voting rights. A physician’s anecdote from Manchuria is cited to illustrate women’s capacity to endure civic burdens.
A historical passage argues that women’s suffrage requires sacrifice and blood for country, contrasting motherhood and widowed suffering with military service. It cites Civil War statistics on fitness and suggests moral parity between bearing arms and bearing children, ending with cleaning advice and potash whitening.
In a tense scene Pat aids Alice as she breaks under love and pain, while the narrator contemplates happiness, fate, and a clandestine affection with Malcolm Stuart. The love triangle and questions of destiny unfold amid emotional turmoil and longing.
The article traces ancient and medieval food protection practices by city laws and religious rules. It cites Egyptians forbidding cow meat, Romans banning unshorn lamb and pork popularity, and varied customs across Phoenicians Israelites Hebrews and Germans. It notes slaughterhouses in Rome and penalties for meat violations, with references to temple funds from condemned meat.
A quotation from MacArthur emphasizes that true genius lies in willingness and ability to work hard. It warns that other notions of genius are dubious or dangerous, contrasting effort with mere talent.
Fairmont District Conference will be held at Ballah church on the Fairview charge June 14 to 16 with opening service June 12 led by Rev. Ivy Yoal and the close scheduled for Friday noon. The Fairmont Sunday school institute occurs June 13 at Ballah church. Community notices mention local visits, travels to Baltimore for hospital treatment, oil field work in Oklahoma, and Camp Fire Girls activities, with names of residents and visitors.
Webster’s division notes two weed definitions: wild rank growth and any plant harming crops. The passage adds a modern view that a weed is any plant not wanted, noting no universal weed species as usefulness varies by place.
An advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing the blood by eliminating toxins within a day of use. It promises remedies for pimples boils rash eczema acne and similar skin issues by improving liver stomach and bowel function, claiming widespread vigor and health gains. The text notes availability from medicine dealers and references the product as a pure glycoric extract without alcohol.
A resident of Beldor Hoexingham Co Va reports severe indigestion and stomach hemorrhage. After consulting multiple doctors and Dr Pleas, the use of Golden Medical Discovery led to improvement, weight gain, and cessation of bleeding, returning health.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a tonic to regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels. The copy highlights sugar crusted granules claimed to aid digestion and provide renewed energy.
A fragment notes dissipation by strong drink as a social issue. It cites Atchison One and Not Lasting, with the Exchange expressing that many questions of the day rise and fade quickly. The text reflects historical newspaper voice and brief quotes about lifestyle concerns.
Mrs Sarah E B Keener of Powel's West Virginia urges friends and the public to try Nerve Worth from Tonle while Crane's drug store carries it. She reports two weeks of use easing weakness and insomnia, improved appetite, and greater strength. A dollar back offer if it fails to help.
An advertisement touts Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir as a remedy for rheumatism. It promises steady improvement and broad benefits for liver kidney and stomach. The ad notes Crane's Drug Store carries the liquid and tablets at $1.09 with a thirty day treatment option.
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