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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1921
Page
2
A fragmented account recalls missionary efforts in 19th century China, detailing daily life, railway scenes, and western influence. It mentions famine, smallpox, and a bishop or missionary figure examining local customs, schooling, and religious impact amid social upheaval and cultural contact. It notes large populations, temples, and interactions with imperial authorities, including reform and personal trials of missionaries.
The Red Cross Public Health Nursing Service reports Red Cross seals and health bonds raised 2328.84 dollars last December in Fairmont area. Sixty five percent stayed local, 35 percent forwarded to the sale head-quarters. Funds supported tuberculosis victims and related relief, with numerous banks and individuals listed as contributors. The drive list names many local entities and donors in Fairmont and surrounding towns.
A list of real estate transfers recorded by County Clerk Len N. Butterfield shows transfers in Fairmont and surrounding districts. Names include Howard Khu, Clyde E. Hutchinson, Artie J. Toothman, Daniel L. Toothman, Maryanne Seydlownky, Wesley Work, Mary Lye McCalferty, Shariow Wayman, John Larry, Dowey P. Flsh, Myrtle Floyd, Arie R. Thorn, Myrtle Floyd, and others with parcel details and varying consideration amounts from $0 to $600 and up to $283.84 in some cases.
Dorald Rexroad, a Hutchinson Kansas travel salesman, once attempted risky stunt glides to impress crowds. A botched landing ended his showmanship, but he recovered and reinvented himself as a war pilot and airman.
Mrs Graves recounts a poultry keeping mishap after rats scavenged chicks and a repellant product named NAT-SNAP reportedly killed two rats the next morning. The tale mentions purchase and sale details across several drugstores including Crane's, Fairmont South Side, and Shinn ton Prescription Pharmacy in Mannington.
Simco White Salve, a strongly medicated remedy for sore throat croup colds ta monea and pneumonia. Pleasant vapor to inhalation. Not to soil skin of delicate temperaments. Manufactured by Will My Simpson Drug Co Wilkinsburg Pa. For sale by Palmont Pharmacy.
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