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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1916
Page
4
America's first and second regiments faced tension as Fairmont units learned the southern second regiment would fill West Virginia's border quota for President Wilson. Local soldiers expressed eagerness to serve, while awaiting possible future call to duty.
The Pear Frusk may mobilize more state troops to the scene of treaty and unrest. Cabe Tie First Regiment will enter action. The splendid spirit of patriotism shown by state soldiers in this city is commendable and Palmont is proud of its citizen troops.
A reflective piece argues most discouragement stems from physical factors like overindulgence, sleep, or lack of exercise. It urges individuals to look inward for the true source rather than blaming external circumstances. The tone suggests self-help guidance aimed at personal responsibility.
Sunday night reports claim state troops ordered to the Border and General Bond busy yesterday. Cornwell backs Hughes while joking about Montreal. Pirates field changes proposed to quiet home runs. Howard Woodward warns of Mexicans if Mesteo is brought up. A garbled jumble ends with Rip Van Winkle and a stray note on The Star Spangled Banner.
The Martinsburg Journal notes a night rainbow after a heavy shower and a bright moon, while Huntington’s Advertiser installs an electric bulletin board. The piece follows local chatter about stock, pensions, a piano, and community events, with scattered mentions of Morgantown, Dillmyer's Mill, and Berkeley County livestock prices.
A long unreadable clipping blends political chatter, railroad expectations, and local color across Fairmont and nearby towns. Mentions Jon W Mason Jr, Western Maryland railroad, Pittsburgh Marietta trade, vessels like Ruth and Liberty, and figures such as Chuck Conners. Also quotes Proverbs and a commentary on oratory training, ending with a drugstore ad fragment.
Washington gossip notes a Gott bill in Congress to compensate Andrew Gladden of Clarksburg for Fort Monroe work in 1599, plus pension and inspection moves. Reports cover West Virginia figures Neely Sutherland and Gaines, a Belmont Abbey priest, a Maringburg farm picnic and proposed parcel post containers, a Gratton Hall jumper David Gray, Deer Park plans, Navy medical corps entry, and a Shepherdstown wedding.
The West Virginians of the district plan a Tuesday night celebration for the state’s 53rd birthday with several five minute addresses. Invited speakers include Newton D. Baker secretary of war former senator Charles Faulkner N B Scott solicitor general John W. Davis Raymond B Dickey Phillip O Walker Charles Pedilcord General W W Scott and others.
A Philippine mollusk, an epodten, is noted for its shell used as window panes in the islands. The living specimen is a flat bivalve about six inches in diameter, akin to a clam, and holds light when held up to illumination.
The text notes that more than a third of the world's population lacks adequate food and references the idea of a "square meal" three times daily in Americana, highlighting global hunger concerns.
Carrancista general Jacinto Trevino warned General Pershing that U S troops advancing east or south from their base in Mexico would face attack. The message signals tense border positions as Carranza forces in the north brace for possible engagements.
A teacher warned primary grade students to handle scissors safely during a construction project. Joey, age about eight, saw a girl standing on one foot with the sharp end of her scissors aimed at her eye and shouted a caution about losing an eye to a wooden eye.
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