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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1921
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads as a period voice praising honor and truth. It references youths and manhood, urging trust and faith in a Fing, with copyright noted as 1821 by N B A. The garbled text includes dithering names and phrases about battle and glory.
The article surveys social reform debates in West Virginia, detailing public health measures, funding concerns, and the political dynamics around a federal state health role. It references figures like Rex B Duckett and Evelyn Widney, notes the Prewar management controversy, and touches on labor tensions tied to mine operators and the American Federation of Labor. It also mentions the Broad Street College graduation and inquiry into postwar normalization, with broader implications for state governance and national policy.
A vivid note on Flag Day praising Old Glory and its symbols by historical figures, then shifts to U S Senate debate over a peace resolution. It notes the House passage with 42 Democrats joining the majority and predicts the Senate will seek a conference and likely retire from confrontation after motions and debates proceed.
An original widow's pension application is highlighted with a pension amount increase to 72 dollars per month aided by Congressman Read for Mrs Win Lowther of Barriagille and A. Adkins of Huntington as part of gains noted in Capital visitors including John A. Broyd and Oldham and Beck.
A fragmentary tale describes a stormy night near a hillside, a passerby hearing a roaring comet overhead and a call to police. Milky Deveney answers the line with a quip about police pollution as the weird episode unfolds amid references to World War dead and visiting American tourists in Paris.
In Washington on June 14, Porter 8 of Orton Gilmer County is noted for service in France and a paralyzed right arm. He traveled to Philadelphia for treatment from his home, pressing Congressman Stuart F. Reed to obtain prompt War Risk Bureau action and monthly compensation, vowing to return if delays continued.
An old ad claims Crodoleyn shampoo makes hair soft and fatty and easy to pin up, with a comfortable clean feel. The blurb mentions Wm. M. Slonton Drug Co of Wilkinsburg and Pittsburgh, and a gala product offer by Fairman Pharianey.
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