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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1915

Page

4

Local Sant Tidings on Congressional Timber in Fairmont

The notice surveys potential Republican candidates for Congress from Fairmont and surrounding areas. It lists Thomas W. Fleming, Judge Bob Mason, C. E. Hutchinson, John Guy Pritchard, E. F. Morgan, George W. Bowers and others as possible contenders, noting party loyalty and prior public service. It also chides breakfast cereal debates with a fable-like digression on diets and preferences.

Gwindbisigton Thomas W. Fleming Congress Bobn W. Mason Republican Party Dors CE. Hutchinson Miake John Guy Prichrd E. F. Morgan Public George W. Bowers Manning Piplace

Peace and Preparedness in United States Policy

The article argues for keeping peace with honor while being ready to defend rights by force. It cites the Arizona battleship launch and Germany’s preparedness as lessons, urging reasonable military preparation without escalating war, and supports arbitration only if diplomacy fails. It emphasizes inevitable defense if peace falters and likens peace insurance to a prudent investment.

Bryan United States Arizona Mr. Bryan Battiship Brooklyn Navy Yard California Germany Odd

Wheat Crop of 1915 Promises Record Wealth for Farmers

Outbursts of Everett True note a harvest that will exceed all prior wheat yields in a year tied to World War as prices rise. The 1915 crop is expected to bring high prices and large output, filling western banks and boosting general industrial activity across the country.

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Prohibition Cases Loom Large in Supreme Court Session

Washington dispatch notes high court activity on the Kentucky booze case and related West Virginia suits. Prohibition advocates predict possible outcomes diverging between states while Kentucky may challenge Webb Kenyon limits. West Virginia players and industry observers attend a D. C. gathering, with mixed expectations and several local dignitaries in attendance.

Washington, D. C United States Supreme Court Adams Express Company Interstate Liquor Shippers West Virginia Prohibition Fred C. Blue Anthfalcon League Blue Kentucky Express Company James Clark Distiling Company Express Companies Western Maryland Railroad Company Congress Idry’ Territory Imatea

Editorial Call to End Bank Dictatorship in US System

Pennsylvania bankers at their Cape May convention urge stripping extraordinary powers from the comptroller of the currency. They argue the Federal Reserve board should bear national banking authority, while the comptroller should be a routine examiner to prevent abuse and political whimsy.

Pennsylvania Cape May Federal Reserve System Congress Federal Reserve Board Washington United States Public Ledger

The Clemenceau Case antiques on screen at Met display

A William Fox film features priceless J. P. Morgan objects in Iza’s boudoir. The display includes a two-thousand-year-old Buddha seized in the Boxer rebellion, valued near 950000, guarded by Met staff during filming.

William Fox Alexandre Dumas Iza J. P. Morgan Metropolitan Museum of Art New York City Clemenceau Kan Esh Ksi Canton Province China Mr. Fox Herbert Brenon Metropolitan Museum

Cinder in the Eye Causes Sightloss En Route to Golden Anniversary

W. S. Curry of Washington DC is hospitalized at Cook Hospital after a flying cinder entered his eye en route to a city for his parents golden wedding anniversary. The injury led to the loss of sight in one eye and he endures severe shock.

Reuben Robinson West Virginia Wheeling Clarksburg Parkersburg R. E. McCray Pairman Ebbitt John Shoemaker Colonel Robinson Nora Bayes Col Charles Severence Smoot Col. Robinson W. S. Curry Washington, D. C Cook Hospital Mr. Curry D.J. Curry

Editor’s Troubles Delayed Upshur Republican Delivery

Clarksburg West Virginia June 21 readers received the Upshur Republican three days late with a note apologizing for the delay. The gas engine blew up near press time and the folder snap broke, delaying printing and distribution.

Clarksburg W. Va West Virginis Upshur Republican

Store Ad Offers Continuous Low Prices and Easy Returns

The advertisement claims a year round selection of top merchandise at the lowest prices with constant special offers. Readers are urged to watch windows and ads to maximize value and to buy confidently since any dissatisfied customer can return goods for a refund.

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