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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
5
Fragmentary notes reference a city bond issue in Fairmont involving a $100,000 sum and public vote. Mentions Jean Duto and a call for citizens to vote on the measure, with emphasis on public welfare and district concerns.
A wary observer notes that despite bold forecasts from prophets like Tate, most predictions fail to materialize. The piece mocks sensational claims about pennants and league outcomes, emphasizing baseball as America’s national pastime and the public’s interest in certainty from soothsayers.
A reflective column on handling disappointments. It urges forgetting failures, facing the next challenge with renewed effort, and keeping a balanced view of joys and sorrows. The tone echoes early 20th century moral advice about resilience and attitude in life.
The piece argues diplomacy halts while a special German envoy seeks public opinion before replying to President Wilson. It asserts the people are the real national force and notes foreign governments are recognizing this shift. It also whimsically questions streetcar seating capacity and envisions future car design. Lloyd George is cited as recognizing truth and addressing workers.
A fragmented editorial urges merchants to advertise in The West Virginia paper to rebuild prosperity after hard times. It argues overwork and high costs delay recovery but persistent promotion can restore profits, growth, and public confidence in business.
June 16 Washington The US Supreme Court ruled West Virginia must pay 12 393 829 00 as its share of Virginia s antebellum debt with 4 215 622 28 for principal and 8 178 907 23 for interest over 54 years six months If unpaid by July 1 5 percent interest applies The decision determines how much West Virginia owes and who receives the interest and principal from old Virginia debt certificates through banks and New York holders
A confused notice from a Pittsburgh era paper announces an upcoming wedding for Mrs. Georvitre Clari Gaighter of Champ Clark to take place at Bowling Green Ma Jurin 20. It notes general proclamations due to invitation issues and references political figures and events of the time in a broad, disjointed style.
Women's and Misses' Golifine coats shown with sash in red or green, lined with daminaite, ideal for summer outings. Priced at $4.75.
The text notes a proposed equitable proportion of the principal debt for West Virginia as 23 percent, yielding a figure of 4,216,622.28, with securities totaling 41467.18. The wording suggests a court's interpretation of the state's share of an overall debt, and indicates continuation on another page.
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