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Newspaper
The West Virginian
Location
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1916
Page
6
June 24 New York reports unsettled trading with periods of decline driven by uncertain factors. Markets show tentative stabilization as banks bolster reserves and broad financial indicators hint at cautious improvement despite lingering volatility.
Pittsburgh reports show most active stock market transactions on a local exchange yesterday centered on Window Glass Machine issues. Columbia Gas and Electric and oil shares were largely neglected, while Pure Oil rose modestly to 19 percent, marking the day’s sole notable gain.
Grain and Produce Chicago June 24 Wheat futures drop to under one dollar for the first time this season as large crop estimates and weak export demand weigh on prices. July at 99 9/16 cents, September at 1.02 and other grains follow the downward trend with corn and oats also lower.
Washington report notes about 2000 Italians in West Virginia ready to enlist if needed. Congressman Neely and ex-sheriff Harry Watson presented the offer to President Wilson, who declined. Thirty doctors from multiple states, including West Virginia, trained for the medical reserve corps but age rules blocked immediate commission. A Littlepage backed Hicks amendment to protect government workers recalled for Mexican service. Howard Sutherland praised a Charleston birthday banquet. Capt. Guy Scott offers government service in various capacities.
Reports from Mannington West Virginia detail several wells near the Higginbothars gusher. Delmar Oil finds a dry show on No 20 A J Hays farm while Anchor Oil reports productive tests nearby. Rigs advance on Nos 21 23 with No 22 drilling. Other districts report Amber oil on Buckeye Fork and Berea grit shows at various sites. Pension and mail service updates accompany regional notes.
Two versions of the scholarship plan were introduced by the Canadian Pacific. It offers four years tuition at McGill University for apprentices and other railway employees under 21 and for minor sons of employees, subject to competitive exams. Renewal allows progression to the next higher year. Applications are being received by C. H. Buell, registrar and secretary of the Canadian Pacific pension department.
A doctor is quoted asserting that a handful of peanuts eaten before retiring calms stomach nerves, while a few freshly roasted peanuts after meals may aid digestion. The note adds cautions about overroasting and keeping the kitchen neat, and mentions kerosene-moistened pumice or bathbrick as cleansers for stools, advising they work only if metal is not oxidized.
The license year expires June 30 1916. A list of common license types is given including Hotels Eating Houses Restaurants Bowling Alleys Poo l and Billiards Real Estate Agents Brokers Tobacco Cigaretten Money Brokers Pawnbrokers Hawkers Peddlers Theatres Moving Picture Shows Automobiles and Motorcycles Fruit Shoe Shine Stands etc. Applications must be filed promptly so licenses may be certified to the County Court. Make all applications at the City Clerk's Office Albert J Kean City Clerk Clem
The scarlet poppy appears in rain fields as June wheat stalks stay short, creating vast patches of blazing red blooms. The long deeply cut leaves with bristles add to the plant’s striking appearance amid grain crops.
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