Advertising Al Gamrett and the Mazar Appreciation
General Uxzaget reports on an advertising event with Al Gamrett and a mazar appreciation. The notice mentions a five member committee and local areas. a public sale and postal rates are noted along with a June 10, 1920 publication date and a moral column urging better bread quality and nutrition guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Uxzaget
Sidney W. Wright
Advertising
AL Gamrett
Chreciation Mazar
Protection and tariff debate in upcoming elections
The piece argues voters will ignore tariff and protection issues in the campaign, stressing protection’s lasting impact on U S prosperity. It notes European markets remain disrupted postwar, foreign imports hindered, and domestic producers seek safeguards against price competition and imported goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ier
League of Nation
United States
Turbulent Party Talk Grips State Political Scene
Disjointed remarks from Chicago to West Virginia highlight candidate loyalties and primary debates. References to Bols Penrose Sproul Gaines and Baker mirror a tense scramble for nomination, with whispers of convention rows and fundraising pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Virginia Crew
Bols Penrose
Sproul
Eeee Gaines
Fairmont Letter Writers Clash Over Local Ownership Claim
In a May letter to the editor Sam Ruzum commends a Fairmont citizen for his city service while disputing Jonesfra L. Smith's claim of ownership. The exchange echoes local concern over property ownership and civic duty, quoting Theodore Roosevelt to challenge the attorney's stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Sam R. Nuzum
OLD Normal School
W. Va
West’ Virginian
Jonefra L. Smith
Tia
Theodore Roosevelt
Ira
Pennsylvania
Ira Smith
Iard
Oklahoma
A. S. Wells
Citi
Texus
Charles Stewart
L. R. Wells
Arle J. Wells
Fairmont Avenue
Bellaire
Ohio
Fairmont State North
Old Normal block ownership debate and local tributes
Community voices defend Fairmont assets and question Ira Smith based on accusations and political critique. Obituaries note Sarah Jane Watkins’s death, with remarks from Jacob Watkins and C. D. Robinson praising her. Also regional talk mentions Hiram Johnson as a potential GOP candidate and W. Davis for Democrats.
Economic threat of foreign competition recalled in Laurel Point
The piece discusses historical fears of foreign trade impact during Napoleonic wars and 1812 14 conflicts, warning that cheap imports could reduce American jobs and wages. It notes Britain and Japan industrial shifts, then reports local notes on residents including deaths, illnesses, and a land sale to Delmar Coal Co, with funeral services in Morgantown and Laurel Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ernest Burnett
Ray Laughlin
Thomas H. Benton
Missouri
Great Britain
Japan
America
Ohio
J. A. Snider
Bela Jones
Glen
Creed Powell
Fairmont
A.M. Hammond
Em. E
Jarry Rich
Margaret Johnson Fleming
Core
Alt. Fleming
Nate
Silas W. Fleming
lFieming
Zoar Baptist Church
Hibbs
Strandie Barbe
Luther Brand
Rock
Rachel Ice
Coombs
George ¢. Steele
Morgantown
Fleming
Mifflin Fenry of
Hildebrand
Hece
Virgil Lough
Coal Spring
Gail
Grace Brand
Rath Williams
Morgantown Atyttending M. H. S
George W. Sidwell
Grant Lazzell
van Vorius
Harrietta "Thom
Thom
Delmar Coal Co
C. D. Schafer
John
Local Social Notes From Fairmont and Surroundings
Visiting relatives and friends fill the week with small trips and shopping. Mrs. W S Reynolds hosts a visit from Parghenes and Bingamon relatives. Mrs John King hosts Bessie Beck. Mrs RC Cooper receives Getter jas on Wednesday. Mrs H L Morris shops in Fairmont Tuesday. Mrs Leslie Mahaney visits Mrs Guy Ice at Sdamay Singer. Lon Davis, county assessor, in town for spring market. L N Whitlateh shops in Fairmont Tuesday. James A Sinet conducts business in Fairmont Monday. Clyde Satterfield of Monongah in town Wednesday.
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Bessie Beck
Bingamon
John King
Getter Jas
Daghter
RC Cooper
H. L. Morris
Fairmont
Leslie Mahaney
Guy Ice
Sdamay
Singer
Airmont
Lon Davis
Ty Assessor
Was
Lee
L. N. Whitlateh
BairmonTo
Jas. A. Sinet
Clyde Satterheld
Monongah
Chicago strain over treaty and political fear looms
The piece notes unease in Chicago over the treaty and predicts San Francisco will echo the same politics. It cites witnesses in Ohio and Pennsylvania challenging the Steptoe amendment to West Virginia gas protection, arguing the change harms Pennsylvania consumers and notes winters of gas shortages.
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Chicago
Senate
San Francisco
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Steptoe
West Virginia
Starkey and Beatty Wed in Mannington Parish Ceremony
Edward C. Starkey of Mannington marries Miss Beartha Beatty of Logans Port in a Saturday evening ceremony at the XM E church parsonage officiated by Rev. FM Malcolm. The couple will reside in Mannington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Starkey
Mannington
Beartha Beatty
Logans~ Bort
XM. E. Church
FM. Malcolm
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Carrie
Fauenort
Pela
Fatrmont
Pulinos
Hone
Jettian
Wiley
Charlie Baker
Monon
Ohinson
Idare
Bas
Acme
Supreme Court
Lyon
Swiss Mountains
Ira L. Smith
Tony
Jacob Watkins
Jot Fairmont
Sarah Jane Watkins
Ed Watkine
Sarah Jane
C. D. Robinson
Harry Shaw
Hiram Johnson
Johnson
Aiena W. Davis
Farmington
Laurel
Parghenes
Faganon
Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Philadelphia
Warsaw
Frances Hagerty
Fairmont Pharmacy
Welson Hottl
Courtneys’ Store
Main St
Courtney
Courtneys
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