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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1920

Page

7

Coal exports feared to hurt domestic mines says expert

A 1920 analysis argues export curbs may worsen mining conditions as railroads lack cars and transport. It notes American coal output around 1.65 million tons daily while 1918 figures were higher, blaming rail logistics for reduced production and questioning the benefit of halting exports to ease domestic shortages.

St Washington Gall Ming Dons Tc Geological Survey Khaul

Oil crown race to control world trade discussed

A debate on global fuel supremacy features A C Bedford of Standard Oil arguing the oil coin controls world trade while Auckland Geddes, Britain’s new ambassador, argues Britain plays a small role and warns against monopolistic control. The discussion notes seventy percent of something unnamed and urges fair competition.

United States Great Britain Essure A.C. Bedford Standard Oil San Francisco Auckland Geddes Pila New York Atention

Oil field power shift and rain soaked reflections

A fragmentary column discusses who will control future oil fields as the US dominance wanes, pondering undeveloped reserves and global shifts. The piece shifts to a domestic vignette describing Pegsy the chipmunk and a rainstorm, noting rain’s reduced but soothing chorus on leaves and the public’s response to the weather.

European Danube commission and political commentary

The column discusses the Danube commission's historic role post Paris treaty, its powers, and independence from local politics. It weighs potential effects on the Straits governance and cautions against political opposition. It also includes remarks on Vice President Marshall and labor issues, with critiques of industrial relations enforcement and railroad policy.

HE Et Xian al Empunlette Allied Commission Turkey Constantinople Dardenelles European Danube Commission Russa Racictiavigion Gerous Straits Intentinal

Vole's Status Reflects War Era Censorship Tone

A clipped wartime note comments on vigilance and loyalty, stressing not aiding the enemy and avoiding favors to adversaries. The terse remark highlights public concern over espionage and maintaining national unity during tense times.

The Sugar Situation Narrated In Arambling Column

A fragmented column laments rising sugar costs and rationing. It riffs on yesterday’s grocery prices at Stevensons, wedding customs in Alabama, unrefined sugar, popcorn memory, and a passerby disdain for butter excess. The piece blends personal anecdotes with sharp social commentary on economic hardship and household thrift.

Stevensons New Orleans Jand

Last of Serial and Local News From Farmington

From Toledo Bernard Hagerty travels with Carl Heatty of Fairmont to test a new Overland motor. Elizabeth Vargo daughter of Mr and Mrs John Vargo is hospitalized with measles. The Lyric shows The Visible Hand with Antonin Moreno plus the feature. Leonard Conaway begins clerking in Squire Toothman hardware store, noted as the smallest clerk in town. Mrs Lulu Shucks aged 52 dies after a tuberculosis illness. funeral held Monday.

Toledo Bernard Hagerty Retro Ohio Carl Heatty Fairmont Overland Mr. Beatty Elizabeth Vargo John Vargo West Farmington Antonin Moreno Leonard Conaway Squire Toothman Lir Conaway

Visiting Here From Train Schedules And Travelers

The region records a stream of visitors with train numbers and arrival times. Mr and Mrs L L Rinehart of Whitely Pa visit, Mr H M Williamson of 7392 Tm shows, Miss Muriel Osborne and Mrs Walter Shingleton noted among those traveling to Wheeling, with various trains listed in the afternoon and evening schedule.

Fiage Wheeling H. M. Wilamson Graton L. L. Rinehart Whitely Olloa Tre J. A. Reese Muriel Osborne Wgntton Walter ‘Shingleton

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