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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
6
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a dangerous man who charmed women, eluded judgment, and left a trail of heartbreak. A former lover recalls his vanity, control, and the emotional wreckage his passion caused, including youths, separations, and a dramatic end.
Fragmentary OCR preserves a list of individuals tied to Fairmont and West Virginia names including a former rector, a postmaster, and others. Details are garbled, making roles and affiliations uncertain.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice about health aid and a fort exhibit. Names and specific facts are unclear, but the piece indicates a charitable or health support event with ties to a Fort location and a transaction or tract described as ten.
Milton Bronner reports from Cologne where British troops man the Rhine frontier and hotels are taken over for the army. He notes German residents and Americans in the city, nightly billeting of soldiers with limited marriages allowed, and food shortages with scarce meat, bread, and dairy while education and local government remain German in control.
A fragmented listing shows various canned goods and groceries with prices and brands. Items include Libby’s products, peaches, tomatoes, beans, coffee, butter, hams, nuts, strawberries, and general pantry staples from a low price bulletin.
Dr L Ni Yost county health physician distributes placards with health guidance from the State Department of Health on preventing disease. Placards include directions on vaccination for fever tuberculosis and ferment and how to secure a supply of pure water to protect public health. Twenty-five sets issued to the city sanitary department for city use.
W Clyde Hertzog and Dale J Johnson of Shinnston depart for Ann Arbor to study at the University of Michigan this term. Hertzog, former head of the East Sider high school's English department, will pursue post graduate work in oral English and elocution while teaching here he gained many friends and was popular with the student body.
Mrs Alice Johnson of Marksville Louisiana writes she endured a year of severe back and side pain that kept her awake at night. After trying various medicines she started Cardui and soon felt better, noting the pains subsided and strength returned. She recommends Cardul for female complaint related pain.
A fragment lists regional officials and districts with names such as EaineSSene tary of Stare and several district figures. The last line mentions a new mechanical invention that milks five cows simultaneously, indicating a mixed text with names and an item about farming technology.
A fragmented report describes streaks of cold rain and social calls. Mentions Samuel Smyth Tas andy and Opal Smith visiting Mrs Frances Smyth, and a trip by Lara Hann to Georgetown to stay with her brother. References to Pop at Nelson and Robe on recent days.
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