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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
10
Finance and oil and gas news from New York describe trading activity amid market volatility. Observations note buoyant forward movement in fuel shares, with shares rising amid extended trading and Murky signals. The report mentions Obty Fuel Supply and other industry players showing gains and price movements.
Oil and gas notes from West Wiegisla Melter Tus and nearby counties describe ongoing tailing work, new production attempts, and pipefitting at various sites. Operators warn of limited productive potential as deeper wells are drilled, with several fields stalled or awaiting extension decisions. Local producers report outputs near 1,200 barrels daily and discuss future drilling plans in Marion, Hughes, and Harrison counties.
Grain and Produce prices and government estimates trigger contrast with private exports and trading interest. Washington reports favor fewer buyers as prices hold, with September through December futures quoted. notes show mixed demand and ongoing export activity by traders and overseas buyers.
Helen Gibson stars in The Human Telegram a railroad construction tale set on a mountain wilderness. The story follows telegraph wire dangers and a dramatic slide near a rocky summit filmed with a dramatic photoplay style and perilous stunts at Helen Gibson’s temporary mountain headquarters.
The West Virginian advertises "invented anger tapes" and asks readers to address responses to the office address, noting no postage stamps required. Telephone numbers Bell 158 Con and 250 appear in the notice as contact points for inquiries regarding the classified listings.
A garbled account describes an evening of a Chinese minstrel program at the Patroient State Normal with performers in Chinova attire. The concert featured a German conversation, a telephone sketch, and numbers by Lindeay, Jones, Simithonion Drown, Silas Homer, and Mary Gillhart, with tributes to Chinese and American themes and a traveling chorus.
Public notice from Balmont West Virginia dated June 1918 announces the Model Laundry Company plans to convert to cash, discharge all debts and liabilities, and liquidate while stockholders receive holdings. The board will proceed under state law to wind up affairs and dissolve the corporation.
The court record lists multiple conveyances and land transfers. Names include Dr. C Waddell Petrmont, Vinthher Dy Pigott, Frencie M Thompson, Prenett M Thompson, TM Holdrath and wife, Mary E Stewart and husband, and James Geldreth among others. Transfers reference Linke Bingamon Creek, Lincoln district, Lisenta district, Down land areas with nominal sums.
A garbled OCR entry outlines an injured person in hospital, discussing weekly indemnity and late payment terms for time off work. It mentions a fire, a premium, and a hospital stay but the text is incomplete and hard to parse for precise details or names.
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