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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1921
Page
7
A puzzle narrative describes two travelers starting to converge. One moves from Bare Towns toward A, the other from Nn toward Emm. They walk two miles per hour and one mile per hour respectively, with one hour until they meet. The elapsed distance and meeting point depend on the encoded directions.
Fragmentary local report mentions foggy to cloudy night with slight temperature changes and yesterday’s clear conditions. It cites a burned injury to Alfred Ferry at Fairmont hospital and several hospital admissions, plus two riders arrested after a collision near Baltimore and traveler jail time.
Marriage license records list several couples from Farmington and Fairmont with ages ranging from 20 to 38. Notable names include Lola Belle Jory fan, Phyliss Watkins, Stella Liberakt, Naomi Peasiy Tirand, and Ajay Nell Padden, with various relatives mentioned and a home return noted for Padden in Farmington, Texas.
The St Peters Parochial School commencement drew a large crowd for an evening of satire and plays led by graduate Miss Josephine Farrel who earned the top honor. Diplomas were awarded to Eleanor Smith Nedra Wood and others as a schoolwide celebration included music and a future alumni banquet planned with Charles J. Wine as toastmaster.
Answers recount punishments for murmur against God and lists from Numbers. It notes Dathan Abiram On and Peleth as objectors, describes Moses’ leadership, privileges given to Aaron, and murmuring by Miriam and Aaron. Also mentions trumpets of silver and the march, with brief notes on Caleb and Joshua.
Families in Welch and surrounding areas share visits and updates. Mr and Mrs Turney Reed and children Eleanor Dan and Jesu arrive from Welch to Worton to visit Capt Thomas Reed and Mrs Chas Wine. Virginia Leevieming and nieces Caroline and Sey Simlih travel to Parkeraburg for family gatherings. Prices and dates unclear. several residents plan trips to Morgantown, Har vard, Oakland and Cleveland. A six pound baby was born to Mr and Mrs W J Nuzum on East Park Avenue.
A damaged account depicts a fictional 80 year old trapper known as the “modern Rip” awakening after prohibition and modern life enters his remote hills cabin. He experiences cars airplanes and elections for the first time, resists change, and returns to his mountain refuge as authorities pursue him.
An aged record notes Jason G. Rogers of Indianapolis as the oldest living veteran of World War I era. It mentions service in the Philippines and Mexico border actions, with references to uniforms, insignia, and travel through Cunde during a visit.
Special notices record a state publication order in Marion County West Virginia. It directs Joseph A Leigh to appear in circuit court on the first Monday of June 1921 to answer a chancery bill for a custody request and general relief, with publication required weekly for four weeks.
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The text reports weekly movement of coal cars by divisions such as Monae lead and Charleston with totals, averages, and idle operations. mining activity shows 204 to 211 idles and slight regional changes. A special notice announces stockholder resolutions for the Nu Wa Grocery Company including charter revocation and asset consolidation with publication steps.
A fragmentary report notes the product promises more than it delivers with unclear specifications. The text references enhanced capacity but provides few verifiable details, leaving questions about performance and a potential overstatement of claims.
A fragmented financial ramble touts get rich schemes and investments in Mr Jets Nom. It mentions eager investors and “The History of every Enterprise” while urging action in Fairmont. The piece hints at fortunes and profits but remains opaque on concrete details.
The piece urges stepping on the gas in business, predicting good times ahead with normal values, smaller profits, and quick turnovers. It promotes advertiser outreach to consumers via newspapers to boost sales and visibility.
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