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Newspaper

The West Virginian

Location

Fairmont, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1921

Page

4

Welcome to George's Training Park in a Friendly Light

Berton Braley writes a pep talk to Georges inviting public interest in a humane, transparent welcome for a new fencing venture. He urges showing the goods, training secrets, and honest demonstration to earn Yankee boosters and avoid dark mystery, promising public cheers for a clean fighting man.

Berton Braley Monsieur Georges Georges Hillesmore Demones Jeorgea Coppright N. E Aderet

July Heat Trend in Historic Weather Patterns

Reading notes suggest alternating warm and cool seasons with long term averages around 49 degrees. The text cites record extremes: coldest July in 1816 and hottest Julys in 1870 and 1876, plus a coldest January in 1857 and a March in 1885, referencing Weather Bureau figures.

Timne Weather Bureau Fairmont

Curious cases in weather history and extremes

The article recounts Galileo's 1593 curiosity leading to the thermometer and Torricelli's barometer in 1643. It notes the Grand Duke of Tuscany starting a weather service, distributing instruments to monks, and mentions Cherapanjee India as the moistest town with 458 to 905 inches yearly. Verkhoyansk Siberia is cited as the coldest, sometimes minus 80.

Galileo Galielo Tor Cherrapongee India Fair+mont Verkhoyanski Siberia

AFL votes down equal rights amendment for women

Amid a stormy Denver session the American Federation of Labor defeated a constitutional amendment granting women equal membership rights. The piece notes wartime female labor, urges fair treatment in unions, cites a Chicago dispatch on office dress norms, and comments on political appointments and naval affairs.

FTER Dispatches American Federation of Labor Sesson Denver Times

Life in a Hot Day Newsroom Snippets

Fragmented clippings describe chatter about weather and wit, with notes on Hog Traders In Animal Session and a Donor birthday tale. Mentions of Jack Dempsey, Ring Lardner, Ward Lanham, and political prunes mix with jokes about degrees, attire, and a baby whale story. Floating items hint at a lively, unscripted newspaper page.

Jack Dempsey Ring Lardner Jack Niles Michigan

Disarmament conference patience praised by press

The editorial calls for reasonable evidence that preparations for a disarmament conference proceed diligently. It argues postponement should serve to achieve real results, and credits the Harding administration with potential success or failure based on satisfying American public opinion and reducing war burdens while maintaining national defense. Leaders in Britain France Italy and Japan express interest in a conference.

New York Tribune A.isarmament Hante Lrre America Senate Germany France Italy Japan Harding

Pythian Sisters to Aid Funeral at Baptist Church

The Monongah Pythian Sisters will assist with the funeral of Mrs. W. W. Leonard at the Baptist church at 2:20. Rev. A. A. Dye to conduct. Interment in Woodland cemetery with assistance from her son Jerald who died four years ago. Other local notes include Mrs. H. M. Meredith hosting dinner, and residents visiting Fairmont, Bronx City, and Palmyra events.

Pythian Sisters W. W. Leonard A. A. Dye Wondlawn Jerald Misa Fannie Offier Fairmont H. M. Meredith Marion Martin Koons Harrison Martin Carroll Curry Bronx City Lucy Lambert Mable Addis J. M. C. Hall Camp Lee Heir Willard Baltimore

Unclear fragmentary notice from court docket

Fragmentary OCR reads about a person visiting friends, a notice of a new suit, and a plaintiff recording action. Details are unreadable, names and places are uncertain, and no clear outcome or date is provided.

Prohibition Writ In Note Case

A writ of prohibition was granted in the Circuit court by Judge W Meredith yesterday afternoon delaying execution on a note. The action, brought by administrators for Mary V. Cottrell, sought $224.90 from Grant Thomas, administrator for George Thomas. The case, set for March 25, was postponed after both sides failed to appear, with the judge continuing it for one week.

W. Meredith M. R. Musgrove L. G. Mupgrave Mary V. Cottrell C. V. Cottrell Grant’ Thomas George ‘Thomas Plainiff F. W. Lemley Musgrave

Women Voters To Meet On Monday

The last meeting of the year of the League of Women Voters will be held at 1 48 oclock at the Y M C A Tein hoped there will be a large turnout of the mem vera as important matters of bud dees will come up for consideration An interesting feature of the pro gram will be a piano duet by Mrs.

League of Women Voters Y.mc. A. Tein Mra

Prices Fall and Tea Taxes Sparked Early Uprising

A fragmented nostalgic voice recalls colonial protests over tea taxes and high costs, noting the Boston Tea Party and Charles III. It contrasts past revolts with current inflation, stating wages rise and dollars lose value, and invites readers to prepare for the Fourth with affordable goods and modest tasks.

Notes on Summer Dresses and Accessories for Easy Fashion

A lively survey of light breathable dresses in dotted patterns with brown navy and tan grounds, lined with organdie skirts for freshness. It highlights sunshade brims, braided hair, Leghorn hats and basket weave accessories, plus bold gingham and crossbar organdie overlays. Polo coats rise again as versatile overgarments for summer frocks.

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