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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

5

Entertained at Dinner on East Side

East Side notices recount a social evening for Mrs Ella Travis Cottrill and Miss Marjorie Travis of Houston, travel plans for Mr and Mrs Harry Gaskins of DeKalb Mich, and a W C T U mothers meeting hosted by Mrs M H Randolph on Vermont avenue. Also mentions Miss Louise Leonard’s visit and Gaston Park outing by local youths.

Loman D. Holt Treet Ella Travis Cottiili Marjorie ‘Travia Houston Texas Harry Gaskins Derol, Mich M. H. Randolph Vermont Avenue Randolph Charles Michaels Edna Travis Cottrill Mayme Travis

Noted Prima Donna With Leading Opera Roles

The prima donna has created many leading roles and appeared on the seventh Chautauqua night, acclaimed for Tris in that era's opera and for premiering the title role in The Secret of Suswane. She gained praise for Mim and Musetta in Is Boheme and is famed for Madame Butterfly in Puccini, with a notable debut in America and over 90 performances to date.

Dona DE Unite Lewis Thia Tris America Canada Mim Musetta Pucehnt Phillippe America Red

No Neutrality There and the Old Woman's Defiant Stand

A wartime reminiscence recalls an elderly woman who faced approaching enemies with a poker. When asked what she could do, she answered she could show them which way to retreat, exemplifying stubborn resolve and practical courage in hardship.

D. L. Moody

Nurse Amell In Line For $500000 From Patient

Milas Amell, 20, nurse in Ravenswood and Chicago training, was named sole beneficiary of Mrs. Blake of Los Angeles who died in Portland Oregon. Mrs. Blake, aged and alone, left Amell a fortune of 500000 with no other heirs. Amell expresses disbelief and gratitude for the unexpected bequest.

Aukuka Amell Blake Los Angeles Portand Ore

Confessions Of A Wife In A Ticket Office Whirlwind

A distressed Margie learns she has little money for travel and meals. Jeff, a redheaded Yale man, offers help by covering expenses and arranging bank bills after her mother's illness. He helps with tickets, papers, and a possible meeting, while the emotional strain peaks as her mother’s condition looms.

Margie Ola Jett Perrigreen Miss Newton Feld Jeff Eld Haad Jeffs Margaret Jett

Deafness Cure Claim Not Supported by Medical Report

Fragmentary notes describe a disputed claim about curing deafness. The text references individuals and a dubious procedure, with scattered mentions of Toledo and other names, but the meaning is unclear and no verifiable outcome is stated.

Work to Win Subscriptions in District Contest

District 1 readers are urged to work hard for the prize by writing subscriptions, not buying votes. Campaigns reward sincere effort with discounts and rewards, and contestants are told to secure thousands of votes through honest work rather than money. The district covers Fairmont only and every active duo member will receive a prize.

Fairmont Distriet No. 2 Ace Tive Club Thi Het Rivesville Ora Arnett Mildred Parson Mra Williame Glenn Barr Farmington Ole V. Lourh Cora V. Price Lois Grose Catawba John Holland Barrackville Margaret _Berry Kenneth Barrackwan I Fairview Sallie H. Martin Elizabeth Lina Pearl Martin Vivian Flowers

Little Sister’s New Hat Fashion Feature from Fashions of the Hour

A vintage fashion note describes a little girl in Milan straw hat with a mushroom brim and velvet trim. It lists old rose and light green hues and references prices and names such as Lucy Hartley and Virgil Hermes in a Florentine style publication column.

Marahail Milan

Crane's Drug Store Elixir for Rheumatism Treatment

The Spring montis are broouera of rheumatism not a dangerous thing but very painful and if allowed to run on it becomes steadily worse. Mar in's Rheumatic and Blood Elixir is one of the best known remedies for Theumatism and a dangerous thing and the joints move freely. It is also fine for liver, kidney and stomach. Get at Crane's Drug Store. $1.09 liquid or tablets. Thirty days treatment.

Marin Crane

Fever to Fortify Health with Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery

Anecdotal endorsement touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for fever related weakness and indigestion. The ad claims improved appetite, nerve strength, vitality, and blood health, promising renewed activity and vigor. It urges readers to contact the medicine dealer or Dr Pierce at a New York hotel for a free book on health.

Plores Pierce Avaude’ Hotel

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