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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1916

Page

7

Evening Chat A special meeting of the Contribu tors Club of Fairmont

A patchwork transcript from a noisy Fairmont meeting on Mexican initiation and South Side Bridge traffic rules shows members debating public opinion, war, taxes, bootlegging, and traffic enforcement with satirical, stray asides and fractured quotes, ending as one member adjourns.

Contributors Club Fairmont Pro Bono Publico Patriot Wilson Hughes

How to Catch Catfish in Muddy Bottom Waters

A practical guide to catfish and bullhead fishing from dusk to dawn with bottom-oriented tactics. Highlights Mississippi cats of 100 to 150 pounds and channel cat in 5 to 10 pounds, muddy bottoms, night feeding, bait choices, and simple preparation for cooking. Includes gear tips like long shank hooks, cane poles, and varied baits.

Rocky Mountains Coast Great Lakes Gulf of Mexico Bullhead Garded Farolly

Pastime Bowlers Defeat Mannington Visitors at Home

At Pastime bowling alleys last night the Pastime team defeated a visiting Mannington squad. A Mills led the home side with 416 for high total. Mannington started strong but Fairmont rollers settled and won by 52 plus. Scoring details follow.

Mannington A. Mills Mannngton Fairmont Rollers

Baseball in Nutshell Yesterday's Results

National League scores show St Louis 8 Pittsburgh 7 and Philadelphia 2 Boston 1 in eleven innings. Chicago 2 Cincinnati 1 and New York 7. Today's schedule has Chicago at St Louis Washington at New York Cleveland at Detroit Philadelphia at Boston.

St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Boston Chicago Cincinnati New York Washington Cleveland Detroit Brooklyn Cinetunail S Pr Iiteeneces Ac Mill Pittsburgh Ve Louis Jobson Seeese Harding Davis Mannington Jenks George Verses Jerday Hawking Washeeington

Panthers versus Wolves in junior league game

The Junior League match at Third Street drew spectators as the Panthers and Wolves played a slow game. The Wolves won 19 to 17 in the 3 PM contest, with games held every Wednesday and Friday at three o'clock.

Panthers Wolves M. CA Desest Wolves Boys S'Olock

Coast to Coast Buffer Across North Mexico Urged

An advanced line of American troops across northern Mexico from the gulf to the north is urged as the first step toward possible military occupation. Washington supports placing forces in Saltillo Monclova and Chihuahua to deter raids and protect border towns. Railways along the border would be repaired to support troop movements.

Mexico Gulf 10 Gulf Washington Republic Fm Boinian Persit Saltillo Monslova Chihuabas

Central League Results and Giants Defeat Yankees

Central League yesterday in Grand Rapids shows Grand Rapids 2, Metieeos-Devieai 9, Evansville 1, Terre Haute 4, South Bend 2. Giants defeat Yankees 5 to 4 in a twilight contest noted for late scoring and strong pitching. Monongah meets Grant Town at Grant Town tomorrow at 3 pm after recent improvements from both teams.

Grand Rapids Grisea Rat Metieeos Devieai ‘Muskeron Giants Yankees Grant Town Monongth Grant

Stars to Play With Railroad Ball Team

Local fans will witness a snappy baseball clash next Tuesday evening as Grafton B C faces Fairmont B C. Grafton brings two widely known players, including Latterner who drew attention with Wom.

Grafton B. & C Fairmont B. & C Grafton Latterner Wom

Football Start Behind the Bat at South Side Park

A brief notice says a football start event will occur behind the bat at South Side Park. Details are sparse with OCR fragments mentioning location and timing.

Glom Plac Bouth Side

Ruskin Quote Puzzles Pastoral Economy

Fragmentary Daily Thought text cites Ruskin urging restraint in trade, cautioning against selling if unable to pay and warning that greed leads to restless nights and poor business decisions. The brittle OCR shows archaic phrasing and possible misread words.

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