Fairmont Builds Urgent Call for Revised Building Code
Rigid action calls for a new building code in Fairmont as the city faces unsafe structures and weak fire protection. The current code risks fire traps and collapse with limited city inspection. Citizens and officials urge prompt adoption, improved safeguards, and coordination with builders to beautify and protect residents. City Attorney Kernes lends strong support for the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmonth
Fairmont
City Board i
Tson ‘Hotel
Adame ‘Stréet
Ulstow
Kernes
City officials, reporters, and a trip downriver amid wit
A fragment from a 1910s style column references a range of figures including Howard Hardesty leaving for Chicago and plans a weeklong boat trip afterward. It jokes about reporters scooping fish stories while noting school boards adding pulleys to fire escapes to curb mischief and mixed quips about ships and attire. The tone is satirical and fleeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard “Hardesty
Chicago
Pussyfoot Johnson
Political campaign rivalries and civic honors in Fairmont
The piece laments Neely versus Izetta in a Democratic contest and praises EVEREND J. W. EDDY for twenty five years of service to the First Baptist Church of Fairmont. It also critiques Secretary Weeks and urges sugar purchases, while noting a tariff and loan refunding discussion and a Gompera remark on strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tretia Dewel
Neely
Abe
Izetta
Everend
J. W. Eddy
First Baptist Church
Dr. Eddy
Salimont
Fairmont
Women urged to join Weston Chamber of Commerce
The Weston Chamber of Commerce invites local women to membership to boost the group’s strength. Officials say women’s active involvement aids Chamber success. In Fairmont the annual dues are $10, while Weston charges $25.
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Howdy
Gus
Ig. D. Thelen
Starksbure Chamber of Commerce
Weston Jast
Rom
Sud- Senty-Theleen
Fairmont
Sphey
Theleen
Howard Hardesty
Larkshore
Rairmont
Jocal Chamber | Commerce
Weston Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Weston
Ruff Stuff at Weston Banquet Sparks Whimsical Tales
Lighthearted dispatch from Weston notes a chaotic banquet last night with jokes about Earl, Tom Connell, and a miscount of attendees. Mentions a speech by O P Billings and playful quips about cigars, buttermilk, and city gossip. Includes humorous cites of Weston's population claim and press praise.
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Employes Thank The West Virginian
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad employees express gratitude for the publicity given in The West Virginian to their memorial day service held on June 11 in Fairmont.
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Fairmont
The
West Virginian
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
B. & O. Railroad
Poem of Berton Braley on Love as Strength and Joy
The excerpt presents Berton Braley's verse praising love as the true source of resilience and happiness. It contrasts luck and success with inner cheer and companionship, arguing that shared joy and support temper pain and amplify joy, making love the gift that sustains a man through trials.
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Rosereid
Ray Mate
Menager
Nichey
Mirna
Agenoy
Representative Hartford Building
Calcago
Park Avenue
New York City
Associated Pres
Audit Bureau of
American Newsr
West Virginia
Paper Publishers Association Publishers Association
Bure Montia
Bush
Fairmont, West Virginia
Hatthab Meror
Davie
Tlm
Nesty
Missouri
Joplin
Kiddo
Peer
Weeks
Congress
the Navy
Republican Party
Mr. Gompera
Pine
H. B. Smith
Wee Fi. B.S
Jane Lew
Tom Connell
Clarksburg
Earl
G. M. Alexander
O. P. Billings
C. P
George Alex
Pittsburgh
Fred Chenoweth
Berton Braleys
Crane’s Drug Store
Vogue
Shurtleff & Welton
Oras National Bank
W.va
Courtneys” Store
Coats
Gingham
Patten
Courtneys’ Store
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