09 Jun 1921
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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1921
Page
1
An editorial discussing advertising's role in consumer choices and the need for reliable, reputable ads. It argues readers should buy thoughtfully, rely on credible advertising, and stay informed about changing markets while avoiding manipulation.
At the weekly Horary club meeting, speakers critiqued current traffic enforcement and proposed stricter laws. Mayor and city officials debated safer street practices, including better signage and pupil and driver education, as well as the handling of turning and stopping rules.
Moore won amid speechless moments as the event neared completion. The fragment mentions a victory by Moore and a disrupted speaking portion, with unclear context and names partially garbled.
A Barrackville meeting petitions the Public Service Commission in Charleston for relief from town traffic conditions. Residents urge a special officer to curb speeding and nighttime racing and seek improved streetcar service to Fairmont, noting current delays affect workers and students.
London dispatch quotes Rear Admiral Sims affirming he will not repudiate his remarks on the Irish question. He says the words stand as spoken and sees nothing un-American in them, even as critics including Senator McCormick differ.
A fragmented piece describes a humorous scene about a hen on a yard, a Barred Rock, and a tale of hens and beekeeping. Characters named Hermione, Harry Lowton, and Glenn Barns appear as part of a wandering dialogue. The narrative tone is playful and rustic.
Northern West Virginia coal operators association cites emergency clause limits on signed car use amid Interstate Commerce Commission critiques of wartime powers. A proposed amendment would suspend portion of the transportation act and allow temporary action on coal shipments and foreign carrier arrangements. News discusses Monongah division totals, Wednesday shipments, and observed freight trends with limited changes in overall freight activity.
F W Garrarth Jr national commander of the American Legion and Henry J Mynn national director of Americanism were injured when their car veered off a bankment near Indianapolis. Garrarth died en route to hospital. Mynn and M Foramas Chicago were also hurt in the crash while returning from a country club drive.
The Normal student body toured a front classroom art display titled OpenMine featuring student construction work intended for lower grades. The exhibit mixed diverse pieces from paper houses to rhymes and doll figures, inviting visitors to view whimsical crafts and colorful drawings.
Henry Bernstein, a laborer for the Now England Pool and Transportation company near Arnhtarile, was badly injured when a misfired dynamite shot struck his head. Bernstein, part of a crew placing powder along a railroad, lies at a hospital in critical condition after emergency surgery failed to stabilize his skull injuries.
Obituary notes Mrs Jane Prichard Wiley a lifelong Beebe resident aged about 60s. She was noted for her devotion to family and church, survived by her husband Rev William H Wiley and an adopted daughter Flora Lin yon, with several grandchildren and relatives in Arkansas and surrounding counties. Her funeral arrangements were not listed.
Lists of portable and property tied to the county are joined at the front door of the Court House between the hours of 9 A.M. and 6 P.M. Balance money may be paid at Sheriff’s Office.
Fragmented notice notes a large maple photograph and a bridge picture supplement in response to an issue. Mentions West Virginian and May Sense context with per copy pricing and an exam in Virginia.
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