West Virginians Question GOP Governor Nominee
The West Virginian reports the 7 Republican primaries leave the governor nomination unsettled with Lilly of Charleston and Judge Robinson of Grafton both claiming victory. The paper avoids taking a side and urges a swift official decision after recounts to clear the matter before November’s general election.
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Grafton
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Judge Robinson
Queen Mary tightens royal economy at Buckingham Palace
The royal household under Queen Mary tightens wartime economies at Buckingham Palace and Walting details a dinner of three courses with no wines and no servants present. Ladies in Waiting are moved from Walting to live independently and are summoned by phone as needed reflecting broader cost cuts.
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Buckingham Palace
London
Queen Mary
Walting
Queen's circle widens as wartime reforms unfold
London papers note the queen counts Mrs. John Burns among her personal friends. They collaborate on women’s industrial challenges in wartime. The text suggests democracy may or may not be central to the war, yet its everyday forms are spreading as a wartime by‑product.
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London
England
John Burns
Half a World at War Figures Show Immense Global Cost
A long discussion of WWI scale presents figures: earth population about 1.6 billion, U S 100 million, fighting nations 1 billion. land area estimates 65 69 million square miles overall and 22 million for belligerents. The piece notes half the planet’s inhabitants are at war and cites various political and social asides including Wilson, Lilly Robinson, Chaplin, and local incidents.
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United States
Earth
Fgures
Washington Gossip on Weddings and Rail Wage Probe
Washington notes cover a marriage in Chevy Chase, with Mrs Martin and Mrs Lippitt hosting. Also reported are a West Virginia celebration planned for June 20, pension actions for veterans families, a Washington car crash involving Everett Cocht and J Goble, and a push by the U S Chamber to study railroad wages and conditions nationwide.
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P. P. Lippite
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Halen Wilson
Martine
Marie Durant
Kellis Burton
All Souls Morial Church
Chevy Chase
Mra. Rant
Martin
Mra. Lippitt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
Fairview Needle Craft Club Holds Pleasant Afternoon
Mrs W D Yost and Miss Daisy Williams hosted the Needle Craft club at Mrs Yoat s home Tuesday from 2 to 5 pm with refreshments and a pleasant afternoon. Guests included Mrs J C Yost Mrs Clyde Machesney Mrs Willan node Mrs Robert Hynd Mrs Ward Dragoo Mrs Mabel Trippett Miss Williams and Mrs ont. Dr J W P Jorvin returned from Baltimore and Fairview church reports a large crowd at Ballah Chapel conference. Camp Fire girls plan day tide Thursday night. Several locals noted for shopping visits and visits with relatives in Bethany W Va Ohio and Wetzel county.
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Mis
Daisy Williams
Needle Craft Club
Ont
J. W. P. Jorvin
Baltimore
Fairview
Ballah Chapel
John Green
Butler
John Williams
Fairmont
Marion Bowman
Lyda. Taylor
Bethany
W. Va
Brooke Fordyce
Ohio
Ruby Snodgrass
Ruth Haught
Underwood
Camp Fire
Essie Wilson
Horras
Eber Robinson
Wette
Ira Yost
Weynesburg
Lincoln Cheer
James Powell
Lowesville Notes on Local Residents and Injuries
In Lowesville, Betty Thorns is infirm with age and at home. P L Trickett, after eight operations at Conk Hospital, is now at home. Archie Wright, a mule driver for the acre company, is capable of returning to work after injuries from a horse. Rook Jiminy, employed by Monongalia Coal company, will be out of work for some time due to a finger injury.
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Betty Thorns
P. L. Trickett
Archie Wright
Acre Company
Rook Jiminy
Monongalia Coal Company
First photograph of Brandes in judicial robes sparks protests
Fragmentary OCR describes a first photograph of a Supreme Court appointee with protests noted. Other items mention a recent accident, upcoming Children’s Day services at Mt Hope Methodist Episcopal, and Rev J Jarvin to speak. An elderly Civil War veteran Ed Barker lingers at home with gangrene, single, cared for by two sisters.
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Nis
United States Supreme Court
Mt. Hovol Methodist Episcopal Church
Sant 4Ay
Jarvin
Ed. Barker
Little In- Man Creek
Barker
Beauty aid to girl whose mother won a beauty contest
Miss Kelly daughter of Mrs. Gertrude Kelly of Savannah Georgia recently won first honors in a nationwide beauty contest and has begun work on a Sretros production marking her entry into the movie world.
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Miss Kelly
Gertrude Kelly
Savannah
Georgia
Kelly
Worthington Echoes and Oddities in Brief
A fragmented Lettter Page excerpt notes local politics, oddities, and humorous quips. References include America First rhetoric, a missing seal on a back porch, and a poke at a soda fountain venture. Mentions Worthington, Wheeling, and Parkersburg with local jokes about safety, railways, and public notices.
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Nesty
Amercia
America
Martin's Rheumatic Elixir Promises Pain Relief
Advert says Martin's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir treats rheumatism. Claims months spur rheumatic pain, but remedy supposedly eases joints and supports liver kidney and stomach. Available at Crane's Drug Store for $1.00 liquid or tablets. thirty days' treatment offered.
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Crane
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